WhatsApp Blur Images

Blurs images and background images in WhatsApp Web, removing blur on hover.

Blur Images Chrome Extension - Privacy for your Chats

'Blur Images' is a Chrome extension specifically designed to keep your private conversations private. It blurs any sent or received images and videos in chats until you choose to view them. Ideal for use at work or other public places where you want to maintain your privacy.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.44
(25)
Version: 6.3 (Last updated: 2024-12-19)
Creation date: 2020-05-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Size: 15.27K

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Extension summary

The Blur Images extension will blur out any sent or received images and videos until you select and click/hover them. This extension is useful for when you are at work or any other place where you might not want everyone around you to see your images and videos from your private conversations.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps to maintain privacy by blurring images
  • Simple and functional interface
  • Works well in office settings, especially with WhatsApp
  • Creator is responsive to user queries
Cons
  • Does not blur images effectively in all cases, especially GIFs
  • Has compatibility issues with certain messages and websites
  • Sometimes fails to function after a period
  • Lacks a pause button feature
Most mentioned
  • Functionality related to blurring images and GIFs
  • Issues with consistent performance
  • Positive feedback on usability in professional environments
User reviews
Bom. Mas as fotos dos usuarios nao deveriamm ficam borradas.
by Gustavo Mata, 2024-02-20

De uns tempos pra cá começo dar conflito em algumas mensagens, o botão drop-down da mensagem não funciona e muda para a lateral da mensagem.

Excelente. Me sirve mucho en la oficina. Imaginense que uno está con mas gente y justo imagen salvaje aparece en el chat de whatsapp. Con esto me salvo jajaja
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WhatsApp Blur Images requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

WhatsApp Blur Images is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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