Activate to blur private content on messaging apps for public privacy

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Privacy Extension for Whatsapp Web Extension

Have you ever felt exposed while using a web-based messaging service in public places? There's no need to worry, we have the perfect solution for you! This Chrome extension will make your life easier. Once activated, any chat and media content will be automatically blurred, allowing you to enjoy full privacy and peace of mind.

Key Features:

One-Click Activation: Using one click of the extension will enable you to begin getting privacy protection

Profile Picture Blur: Change your profile picture to blur picture so that your identity will be hidden faster and easier.

Chat Privacy: The blurring of chats instantly on the web version to preserve the privacy of your conversations.

Media Content Blur: Data protection issue has become a concern. It is essential to ensure shared media content is covered through automatic blurring.

How to Use:

Launch Chrome Web Store and search Privacy extension for WhatsApp Web chrome extension. To install it, click “Add to Chrome” button.

The first step is to access WhatsApp Web through www.web. whatsapp.com and scan the QR code with their phones.

It is possible to activate the extension using the icon in the toolbar of your Chrome browser and then launch WhatsApp Web after that.

Determine the available privacy settings that you will be employing like blurring profile pictures, conversations, or media content.

Once you turn on the extension, you will be able to select privacy options that will be applied to the web version of WhatsApp, which will help to protect your privacy better.

For configuration options on the add-on, click on the button and select desired specifications. To disable the extension, click on the button in the toolbar and choose the option from the menu that you want to remove or disable.

Who Can Benefit from This Extension

This Chrome extension is helpful for those who use WhatsApp Web in public or shared environments to maintain their privacy. It helps keep your identity secret and protects your conversations and media content.

Why It Is Useful?

This extension is important because it provides comprehensive privacy by blurring profile pictures, chats, and media content, so that you can have complete privacy for your conversations and for the media you share. With one-click activation and auto-apply privacy controls, it takes care of it automatically and ensures you never have to touch the settings.

The extension ensures privacy in public, prevents privacy violations by hiding certain information from the users, and provides the user with the ability to control the privacy from the settings menu based on the needs and requirements.

FAQs

1. Does it work with other web browsers and not just chrome

At this moment in time, it is only supported for Chrome.

2. I have to know if this extension need to access my WhatsApp data?

It does not violate your privacy by accessing your WhatsApp profile.

3. Will blurring media content affect the quality of images and videos?

The blur effect does not distort the original files; the original files are fully preserved.

4. May I select the chat or media content to blur?

The extension sets privacy options for all chat and media content with a universal approach.

5. Is the extension free or does it have a price tag associated with it as in the case of paid subscriptions?

It is also a free extension with no paid plans or tiers available.
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Source Manifest.json

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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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