wa privacy

Messages remain hidden until you hover over them.

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By: hb623999
Users: 61 ▲ 4
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-08-07)
Creation date: 2024-07-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://web.whatsapp.com/*
Size: 391.17K

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Extension summary

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To enhance privacy in public spaces, the wa privacy extension for WhatsApp™ Web blurs your messages. Content is revealed only when you hover over it with your mouse cursor. You can quickly toggle the effects using a keyboard shortcut or the toggle button in the extension menu.

Customize the extension to suit your needs by selecting which elements to blur. Key options include:

All messages in chat: Blurs all messages in the current chat. Last messages preview: Blurs message previews on the left. Media preview: Blurs images, videos, stickers, etc., separately from text. Profile pictures: Blurs all profile pictures. This extension does not collect information about you or your messages. It only communicates with our server to display information about problems or updates. Visit the privacy policy for more details.

Disclaimer: This Chrome plugin is not endorsed or certified WhatsApp Inc. This is an unofficial enhancement tool for it. This software is not to be used against policies of WhatsApp Inc in any manner.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

wa privacy requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

wa privacy may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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