Whatsapp Web Privacy Blur
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Overview
WhatsApp Web Privacy Blur enhances your privacy while using WhatsApp Web. It blurs messages, profile pictures, contact names, media previews, and text input to prevent shoulder surfing. Hover over any blurred element to reveal it temporarily. Features include a screen lock with password protection, auto-lock timer, and a keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+L). All data is stored locally — nothing is sent to external servers.
## Features
### 🔒 Privacy Blur
Granular control over what you want to hide:
- **Blur All Messages**: Blurs chat bubbles and message text.
- **Blur Last Messages**: Blurs the message preview in the sidebar.
- **Media Preview**: Blurs images, videos, stickers, and GIFs in the chat.
- **Media Gallery**: Blurs media in the drawer/info panel.
- **Text Input**: Blurs the typing area until you hover.
- **Profile Pictures**: Blurs all contact photos and avatars.
- **Group/User Names**: Blurs names in headers and the contact list.
- **No Hover Delay**: Option to unblur items instantly on hover without a transition.
### 🛡️ Screen Lock Security
Protect your WhatsApp Web session from prying eyes:
- **Password Protection**: Set a custom password to lock the interface.
- **Auto-Lock**: Automatically locks the screen after a set period of inactivity (default: 5 mins).
- **Manual Lock**: "Lock Now" button for instant security.
- **Shortcut Lock**: Press `Alt + Shift + L` to instantly lock the screen.
- **Popup Security**: The extension settings menu is also password-protected when Screen Lock is enabled.
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