Hide sensitive information on page

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
September 8, 2022
Size
55.25KiB
Developer
blur.page
Category
Users
188
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
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Blur Page Extension

This BlurPage extension provides a different ways to hide any information on the page without leaving your Chrome.

It allows you to hide anything on your screen including:

1. Hide multiple words
You can hide multiple words in the same or different paragraphs
2. Hide multiple lines
It is easy to hide multiple lines at the same time
3. Hide an area
You can create an area that you want to hide everything behind
4. Hide an element
This is the easiest way to hide an element. Just click a magic icon in the toolbar, and hover on any element on the page

There are different effects that you can apply for an area or multiple areas:

1. Blur
Make existing areas blurry. It also provides the ability of changing the level of blur
2. Redact
Redact areas with different colors
3. Mask
Replace text with asterisks

In addition to that, BlurPage provides a smart way to manage the areas.

1. Persists areas
Prepare areas and reload the browsers by accident! Don't worry, the areas are still there and ready to be blurred!
2. Do more
Apply an effect to multiple areas at the same time

For more information on the extension, you can visit its official website at https://blur.page
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Blur Page", "description": "Hide sensitive information on page", "author": "Phuoc Nguyen", "version": "2.0.0", "homepage_url": "https://blur.page", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "24": "images/blur-page-24.png", "48": "images/blur-page-48.png", "96": "images/blur-page-96.png", "512": "images/blur-page-512.png" }, "default_title": "BlurPage" }, "icons": { "24": "images/blur-page-24.png", "48": "images/blur-page-48.png" }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Blur Page extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Blur Page 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 Blur Page extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Blur Page extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Blur Page extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Blur Page 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 Blur Page Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Blur Page extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Blur Page extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Blur Page 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 Blur Page 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 Blur Page extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Blur Page 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 Blur Page extension file

Select and download the Blur Page 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 Blur Page 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 Blur Page 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 Blur Page 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 Blur Page extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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