Visual privacy only
Blur does not encrypt or remove content. Unmatched elements, notifications and changed WhatsApp layouts may remain visible.
Blur WhatsApp Web chats, with hover-to-reveal controls.
Copy a reviewed console script to add local visual privacy to WhatsApp Web.
Blur does not encrypt or remove content. Unmatched elements, notifications and changed WhatsApp layouts may remain visible.
No. The script locates interface elements and inserts CSS and controls. It does not collect or transmit chat contents.
Choose OFF in the shield controls. Refreshing removes the console version. For extensions, disable or remove the extension and refresh existing tabs.
No. Matching chat rows are blurred; the conversation header stays visible. Other surfaces and changed layouts may remain visible. Review coverage before screen sharing.
No. This experimental tool is not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta.
Local visual privacy for desktop WhatsApp Web. No chats or contact information are collected or uploaded.
The copied script is compact and obfuscated. Only run code you understand and trust; obfuscation makes review harder and is not encryption.
Open WhatsApp Web. In Chrome or Edge, open the Console with Ctrl + Shift + J on Windows or ⌘ + ⌥ + J on Mac. Paste the reviewed script and press Enter.
If your browser blocks pasting, read its warning. Only follow its displayed instructions after understanding the code; do not disable browser security protections.
Look beside the WhatsApp header title, or in the top-right corner if the title is unavailable. The shield is green when privacy is ON and gray when OFF. Click the shield to toggle privacy or select Light, Medium or Strong blur. Hover or focus a matching row to reveal it. The conversation header stays visible.
× closes settings. OFF removes blur. Refreshing removes the console tool. Settings are not saved.
Chrome, Edge and Firefox packages are being prepared for testing. Store installation links will appear after approval. Use only one version per tab.