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No one reads your WhatsApp over your shoulder

At work, at home, or at the cafe. Your chats vanish on their own when you leave the screen. Move your mouse and everything comes back — zero friction.

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Trusted by 10,000+ professionals · 5.0 on the Chrome Web Store

Sarah Chen

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Did the client approve the $48k proposal?

10:42

Just got the signed contract back. Closing Friday.

10:43

Amazing. Don't let anyone see these numbers on your screen 😅

10:44
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Doesn't read your messages
Runs in your browser
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In English and 10 more languages

Features

Everything you need to stay private

Smart defaults, granular control, and zero friction. Built for people who work in public.

Smart Idle Blur

Your screen blurs automatically after a few seconds of inactivity. Walk away, and your chats vanish before anyone can read them.

3s

Granular Control

Choose exactly what to hide — messages, contact names, or profile pictures.

Instant Reveal

Hover your mouse or press Alt+X to unblur instantly. No clicks, no menus.

Alt+X

PIN Lock Protection

Set a 4-digit PIN so your chats stay blurred even if you forget to lock your computer. The ultimate failsafe for shared desks and busy offices.

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Live Demo

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Sarah Chen
10:42
Did the client approve?
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Team Alpha
09:30
Meeting pushed to 4 pm
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Marcus T.
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Thanks, I'll check now
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Dev Studio
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Invoice #42 sent ✓
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Call me when you can 📞
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Lena R.
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Can you share the deck?
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Sarah Chen

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Hey — did the $48k Acme deal close?

10:35

Yes! Signed contract came in this morning. Closing Friday.

10:37

Amazing. Don't let anyone see those numbers on your screen 😅

10:38

That's literally why I use Privacy Blur lol

10:39
10:40

Got it. Forwarding to the client team tonight.

10:42
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Privacy Blur
User Details8
Messages10
Last Message10
Text Box6
Media12
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Use Cases

Built for the way you work

Different people, same problem. Privacy Blur adapts to your workflow.

For Sales & Support teams

  • Protect client names, deal sizes, and contract details from coworkers walking by.
  • Keep your CRM conversations confidential on shared screens and hot-desk setups.
  • Blur instantly when a client joins a screen-share — no scrambling to switch tabs.

0 Data Collected. Runs 100% locally.

We don't see your messages, ever. Privacy Blur runs entirely in your browser — no servers, no analytics on your chats, no account required. Your conversations never leave your screen.

No sign-upNo trackingNo data storageOpen source

Loved by professionals

10,000+ people trust Privacy Blur

From sales floors to creator studios, here\'s what people say.

"I work in an open-plan office and this is a lifesaver. My screen blurs the second I look away. Clients appreciate that I take their privacy seriously."

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Marcus T.

Account Executive

"We hot-desk and share screens constantly. Privacy Blur means I never accidentally expose a customer's phone number during a call. Should be built into WhatsApp."

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Lena R.

Customer Support Lead

"I record tutorials with my browser visible. This extension lets me blur personal chats with one shortcut. Clean cuts, no leaks. Exactly what I needed."

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Dev P.

YouTuber, 200k subs

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before you install.