Hides your messages until you hover over them.

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Version
3.3.1
Update
September 17, 2024
Size
43.79KiB
Developer
lukaslen.com
Category
Users
1,000,000+
Rating
2.64986 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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English
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Permissions
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Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web Extension

To increase privacy in public spaces the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp™ Web blurs your messages. Your messages and other content only reveals upon hovering over with your mouse cursor. Additionally you can quickly toggle all effects by using a keyboard shortcut or by clicking the toggle button in the extension menu.

It adapts to your needs by letting you decide which elements you want to blur. Most important options:

- All messages in chat: Blurs all messages in the current chat.
- Last messages preview: Blurs all message previews on the left.
- Media preview: Blurs all images, videos, stickers, ... in separation from the text.
- Profile pictures: Blurs all profile pictures.

An extended list of features can be found on our page: https://pfwa.lukaslen.com/

Quick Toggle: Use the keyboard shortcut to quickly toggle the extension on or off (Default: Alt+X). To change this navigate to: \"chrome://extensions/shortcuts\"


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This extension does not collect information about you or your messages. We only communicate with our server to display information about problems or updates. Visit the privacy policy to learn more.

This project is licensed under the MIT license - see the LICENSE file for details.

WhatsApp is a trademark of WhatsApp Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This extension is an independent project developed by Lukas Lenhardt and has no relationship to WhatsApp or WhatsApp Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "version": "3.3.1", "action": { "default_title": "__MSG_extensionName__", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "24": "images/icon24.png", "32": "images/icon32.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "host_permissions": ["https://web.whatsapp.com/*"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://web.whatsapp.com/*"], "js": ["scripts/contentScript.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "images/statusOn.png", "images/statusOff.png", "css/messages.css", "css/messagesPreview.css", "css/mediaPreview.css", "css/mediaGallery.css", "css/textInput.css", "css/profilePic.css", "css/name.css", "css/noDelay.css", "css/unblurActive.css" ], "matches": ["https://web.whatsapp.com/*"] } ], "commands": { "toggle": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+X" }, "description": "Toggle On/Off" } }}
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How to download and manually install Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension file

Select and download the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nindita Adhania (ID: 0000004991bcd9f4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/17/2024 good

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Syed Khizar (ID: 0000008a30fab8c9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/05/2024 Privacy extension is not working

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Rajini A (ID: 000000b6b237e39d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/25/2024 Privacy extension is not working... I am not able to toggle the whatsapp

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Kevin Jhonatan (ID: 000000274d0f4ce1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Sangat Bagus untuk menghidden message whatsapp web di pc, semoga whatsapp for pc ada fitur seperti ini juga

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sai charan Bandi (ID: 0000005b6621037a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/20/2023 very useful