Blur Images

Blur images from chats
What is Blur Images?
'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.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.44 (25)
Version: 5.4 (Last updated: 2020-07-13)
Creation date: 2020-05-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://web.whatsapp.com/
Size: 124.93K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 maintain privacy in public settings like the office.
  • Simple and effective functionality.
  • Creates a blur effect on images, GIFs, and videos.
  • Responsive creator to user inquiries.
Cons
  • Does not work on all websites, limited to WhatsApp.
  • Sometimes fails to blur images properly.
  • Issues with GIF blurring and response images.
  • Has occasional bugs.
Most mentioned
  • Excellent functionality for privacy.
  • Conflicts with messaging features.
  • Desire for a pause button.
  • Performance issues on specific dates.
Recent 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

Blur Images requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Blur Images has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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