Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy

Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy
What is Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy?
Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy is a Chrome extension that blurs messages and media in WhatsApp Web until hovered over, enhancing privacy in shared spaces.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Version: 1.0.40 (Last updated: 2024-11-12)
Creation date: 2022-05-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*.whatsapp.com/*
Size: 6.60M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy (v1.0.40)
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

To enhance privacy in shared spaces, a WhatsApp™ Web privacy extension blurs your messages until you hover over them.

Your messages and other content will only appear when you hover your cursor over them.

How to hide messages? You can toggle different settings on the WhatsApp privacy extension to meet your personal needs.

Features: Screen Lock: Using Password Protection Blur messages within chats. Blur message previews on the left side of the screen. Blur all media (images, videos, stickers, etc.) separate from the text. Blur profile pictures. Hover to display specific content as needed.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Excellent at blocking trackers
  • Works perfectly and enhances privacy
  • Auto-lock screen feature and auto-hide chat history provide great security
  • Blurs messages until hovered over, ensuring confidentiality
  • Customizable settings for individual needs
Cons
  • Not working after the last WhatsApp UI update
  • Does not blur contacts' names and profile pictures after some days
  • Issues with functionality after initial use
Most mentioned
  • Privacy protection
  • Auto-hide chat history
  • Blurring messages for confidentiality
  • User-friendly and practical features
  • Organic growth of user base
Recent reviews
Very good app. Fully secured
by Mohsin Ali, 2024-11-20

So far so good. It helps maintain privacy, specifically when we are using WhatsApp on a public place like office. It's a very useful extension.
by Kaustav Biswas, 2024-11-20

privacy is good
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Privacy has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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