Blur. The Image and Video blur extension

A browser extension that blurs all images on a page, for when you want to be discreet or don't want to look at certain images.

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Blur Images/Video Chrome Extension for Privacy

"Blur. The Image and Video blur extension" is a tool for Chrome users to enhance privacy and eliminate distractions. It allows you to blur all images and videos on web pages, providing control over what to view. With simple keyboard shortcuts, you can swiftly toggle between blurred and clear content, aiding in discreet browsing or focused reading. This extension also permits the customization of white lists for sites where blurring isn't needed.

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Extension stats

By: Fhazer Systems

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.57

(76)

Version: 5.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-04)

Creation date: 2020-06-16

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
activeTab

Size: 49.53K

Email: fh*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 7,511 ▲ 26

Other rankings

#11967 in Tools ▼ 130 #42 in image keyword 92 ▼ 1 #104 in sheets erweiterung keyword 64 ▲ 9 #175 in hover keyword 31 ▲ #177 in disable keyword 45 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Blur. The Image and Video blur extension (v4.0.1)

4.13

(8) 376

Blur. The Image and Video blur extension (v4.0.3)

4.80

(5) 947

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve ‘accidentally’ searched for something online and have seen images we wished we didn’t. No?

Then you’ve probably been in a situation where you’re browsing Facebook, Instagram etc. at work or at the library only to spot the person beside you peeping at your screen. No?

Or you’ve been in a situation where you just want to read an article without being bombarded by images and videos.

Well, now, you can. This add on blurs all images and videos on a page so you can focus on what matters. You can choose to view or not view content.

To view, just hover over an image and press ALT + K to unblur. Done? Just disable the extension from the toolbar or use ALT + L to disable/enable the extension

To see or not to see? That is the question.

Shortcuts: ALT + K: Blur or unblur an image or video when hovering over it ALT + L: To quickly enable or disable the extension

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Very useful for sensitive information during screencasts
Simple and easy to use interface
Offers a 'blur amount' option
Effective at blurring distractions on various platforms
Highly praised by multiple users for its functionality

Cons

Does not work on certain websites like Discord and the latest Reddit design
New updates have broken features such as YouTube thumbnails
Lacks site-specific unique blur settings (per site configuration is desired)
Shortcut conflicts make it problematic for some users
Whitelist feature seems to malfunction

Most mentioned

Inability to work on specific sites like Discord and Reddit
Issues with YouTube thumbnails after updates
Desire for site-specific blur settings for images and videos
Default shortcut conflicts with other commonly used keyboard inputs
General praise for the extension's usefulness in managing distractive content

User reviews

Nice

Jere lugnasin, 2025-01-06

doesnt work on specific websites like discord, but its good overall

hala Husam, 2025-01-01

Very useful thank you so much.

ازياء ريفيرا, 2024-12-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Blur. The Image and Video blur extension requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Blur. The Image and Video blur extension is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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