Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web

Name: Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web
Rating: 4.8095 (63 reviews)
Author: Lukas Lenhardt

The Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web hides your messages from unwanted glimpses until you hover over them. In the search bar, you can disable the blur effect on all messages manually and specify what elements to blur.

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The Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web enhances your chat privacy by blurring messages and media until you hover over them, preventing unwanted onlookers from reading your conversations. Users can customize what elements to blur, including all chat messages, last message previews, media previews, and profile pictures — offering flexible control tailored to your needs.

The extension features a quick toggle option accessible via a keyboard shortcut (default Alt+X) or the extension menu, enabling fast activation or deactivation. It is open source and respects your privacy by not collecting any personal information or message data. For more details and updates, visit the official homepage linked within the extension.

Ideal for those who use WhatsApp™ Web in public or shared spaces, this tool ensures your conversations remain private and secure without sacrificing convenience.

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

3.3.2 Last updated: 2025-03-25

Version code:

5909541

Creation date:

2018-06-07

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Host permissions:

https://web.whatsapp.com/*

Size:

49.18K

Email:

co*****@lukaslen.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 410 ▼ 5

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#58 in Appearance ▲ 1

#101 in Privacy & Security ▼ 3

#1 in chatgpt extension keyword 73

#1 in whatsapp extension keyword 60

#3 in whatsapp keyword 49

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Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web (v3.3.2)

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User reviews

Users find the Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Web to be an awesome, easy-to-use add-on that effectively enhances privacy and works reliably without bugs. It is praised for being suitable for office environments and providing consistent performance. However, some users noted occasional instability and the inability to blur messages anymore as drawbacks.

Pros

Works consistently and flawlessly with no bugs as reported by multiple users.
Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
Provides effective privacy features for WhatsApp Web.
Highly appreciated by users, calling it awesome and amazing.
Supports office use by preventing others from viewing messages.

Cons

Some users reported that it does not work consistently or reliably at times.
Feature to blur messages is no longer available or functional for some users.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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