WhatsApp Privacy Blur by Nyihui

Protect your WhatsApp privacy in public spaces, offices, or cafes. Automatically blur sensitive chat information and reveal it only when you hover your mouse.

Unlike other extensions that break every time WhatsApp updates, this extension is actively maintained and built to fully support the latest WhatsApp Web UI changes.

Two Privacy Modes [NEW]
+ Blur: A beautiful, animated frosted-glass effect that actively tracks the screen for pixel-perfect privacy.
+ Redacted: Maximum security. Replaces blurred elements with solid color blocks for zero readability.

Key Features
+ Unblur Latest Messages: Keep the conversation flowing without exposing your chat history. Automatically unblur only the last 1, 2, or 3 messages in your active chat.
+ Adjustable Intensity: Dial the blur effect exactly to your liking (from a subtle 2px up to a heavy 20px).
+ Granular Control: You choose exactly what gets hidden:
1. Profile Pictures
2. Names & Group Titles
3. Message Previews (Sidebar)
4. Message Text & Descriptions (Chat)
5. Stickers & Media Previews
6. Media Gallery / Full-Size Media
7. Text Input Box

Quick Usage
+ Click the shield icon in WhatsApp's left sidebar to open the control panel.
+ Press Alt + / to instantly toggle your privacy shield on or off.

Privacy & Permissions:
+ Access your data for web.whatsapp.com: Required solely to inject the visual blur effects over the chat interface. We do not read, store, or transmit your messages.
+ Access browser tabs: Required to detect when you are actively using WhatsApp Web so the extension can apply the privacy shield.
+ Data Collection: Zero. This extension operates entirely locally on your device and does not collect, track, or share any user data.