ChatGuard for WhatsApp Web

Blurs WhatsApp chats until hovered, with password protection and chat hiding

Extension stats

Users: 53 ▲ 2
Rating: 5.00 (15)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-20)
Creation date: 2024-07-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • https://web.whatsapp.com/
Size: 41.65K

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Extension summary

Improve your WhatsApp Web experience with a one-in-all extension that provides you with advanced features to protect your data and maintain your privacy.

ChatGuard For WhatsApp Web - includes - blur chat, hide chat, and more. ChatGuard For WhatsApp Web offers an extension that allows users to blur and hide chats from your WhatsApp web.

Begin with installation and then set a password to blur and hide chats to maintain the privacy of your personal chats.

Once, you set the password, a drop-down list appears. Enable the attributes as per your wish and requirements.

Enabling the Blur Chat option blurs all the chats. Even if you open any particular chat it stays blurred as well. To reveal the message, the only option is to hover your mouse cursor on it.

It also allows users to hide the specific chats. It doesn’t blur but completely, vanishes away the chats from the entire WhatsApp web application. It won’t even appear after searching the same number or contact name as hidden.

To hide or unhide WhatsApp Web chats you are required to enter the password. And, if you forget the password you'll have to uninstall the extension. It allows you to hide multiple chats at once with the help of keywords. For instance, suppose you want to hide all the chats of your office colleagues and you have saved everyone's contact with the same prefix using the company’s name. Just enter the company’s name and then hit the “select all” button for multiple.

The most advantageous feature is that it shows a number over the icon on the extension bar. This number describes the total contacts or chats that have been hidden in the WhatsApp web application.

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User reviews

I have recently using ChatGuard and it is a great and very useful extension to use for making your what's app chat's blur and hide .
by kavita, 2024-08-02

ChatGuard is an amazing browser extension that has significantly improved my online privacy. It blurs my WhatsApp Web chats, ensuring that my conversations stay private even when others are nearby. Additionally, it allows me to hide sensitive chats with a password, providing an extra layer of security. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their digital privacy!

I highly recommend ChatGuard for anyone using WhatsApp Web. This extension does a fantastic job of blurring chats for privacy and allows you to hide sensitive conversations with a password. It's an excellent tool for enhancing online privacy and security. A must-have for anyone concerned about their digital safety!
by Parikshit Choudhary, 2024-07-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ChatGuard for WhatsApp Web requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ChatGuard for WhatsApp Web is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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