Blur ChatsApp Web

Rana Code Labs

Blur ChatsApp Web is a privacy-focused browser extension built to help reduce accidental exposure of conversations and visual content while using WhatsApp Web. Its main role is to obscure sensitive interface elements so they are not constantly visible to anyone nearby. Rather than changing how WhatsApp Web works, it adds a visual privacy layer that helps protect chats, previews, names, profile pictures, and media-related sections from casual viewing. This makes the extension especially useful in offices, classrooms, shared homes, public spaces, or any environment where people may be able to glance at your screen. Based on the package contents, the extension works directly within the WhatsApp Web experience through a content script on the supported domain. It injects style resources and configurable visual variables into the page so that different parts of the interface can be blurred selectively instead of applying one universal effect to everything. This gives users more control over what stays hidden and what remains immediately readable. The blur is not permanent; content can be revealed intentionally through interaction, such as hovering over the relevant area, allowing quick access while still keeping information shielded by default. The popup acts as the main control center for settings. It includes a master enable or disable switch, localized labels, multiple blur options, and numeric input fields for adjusting visual behavior. The package description shows support for configurable areas such as messages, message previews, media preview sections, media gallery elements, text input, profile pictures, names, no-delay behavior, and unblur-on-active behavior. This means users can shape the privacy experience according to their own needs instead of being restricted to a single blur mode. Someone may prefer to hide only message previews and contact names, while another user may want broader coverage across more of the interface. Another important capability shown in the package is blur-on-idle behavior. When enabled, the extension monitors activity such as pointer movement, keyboard input, and clicks. If the page remains idle for a configurable amount of time, a stronger page-level visual effect using blur and grayscale can be applied automatically. When activity resumes, the normal view returns. This adds an extra layer of protection for moments when a WhatsApp Web tab is left open while the user is briefly away or distracted. The popup also includes convenience features such as dark and light mode support, version display, collapsible settings sections, and an overflow menu with links for rating, feedback, more developer tools, optional support, and a separate settings link labeled for Mellowtel. For faster access, the manifest declares a keyboard shortcut, Alt+X, which allows quick toggling of the extension without opening the popup. Overall, Blur ChatsApp Web is designed as a practical privacy enhancement for the existing WhatsApp Web interface. It helps keep sensitive content less exposed while preserving normal workflow and familiar usage. With selective blur controls, hover-to-reveal interaction, adjustable visual settings, and idle-based obscuring, it offers a flexible way to make WhatsApp Web more discreet in everyday use. Key Features: - Selectively blurs WhatsApp Web interface elements such as messages, previews, profile pictures, names, and media-related areas. - Reveals hidden content intentionally through interaction, including hover-based visibility behavior. - Includes a master on/off toggle for quickly enabling or disabling the privacy effect. - Offers blur-on-idle protection that can apply page-level blur and grayscale after inactivity. - Provides a popup interface with localized labels, collapsible sections, version display, and dark or light mode support. - Includes a keyboard shortcut, Alt+X, for fast toggling without opening the popup. How It Works: 1. Install the extension and open WhatsApp Web in your browser. 2. The extension loads its popup controls and runs a content script on the supported page. 3. Saved preferences are read from browser storage to determine which interface areas should be blurred. 4. The extension injects the relevant style rules and visual variables into WhatsApp Web. 5. Selected elements such as messages, previews, names, profile images, or media areas are blurred until intentional interaction reveals them. 6. If idle protection is enabled, the extension listens for activity like pointer movement, clicks, and keyboard input. 7. After the configured idle period, a stronger page-level blur and grayscale effect can be applied until activity resumes or settings are changed. Privacy: - This extension uses browser storage to save settings and applies visual modifications on supported pages. The package contents show permissions for storage, declarativeNetRequest, access to WhatsApp Web, and an additional content script that runs on all URLs at document start. A separate settings link for Mellowtel is also present in the provided package contents. No explicit privacy policy text is included in the provided data.