https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat
Blur the chats on WhatsApp Web for better privacy.
https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat
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Blur the chats on WhatsApp Web for better privacy.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat
- Owner: i-naeem
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-12-24T08:10:26.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: alpha
- Last Pushed: 2025-09-23T13:34:31.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-11-01T05:28:31.719Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: google-extension, privacy, whatsapp-extension, whatsapp-web
- Language: CSS
- Homepage: https://i-naeem.github.io/blurchat/
- Size: 385 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
BlurChat
BlurChat is a simple Chrome extension that blurs the chat window on WhatsApp Web to enhance privacy in public settings. With just a click of a button, the extension blurs your chat window and sidebar, ensuring that your conversations remain private.
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## Features
- **Privacy Protection:** Blurs the chat window on WhatsApp Web to safeguard your conversations.
- **Simple Installation:** Easy-to-follow steps to install and use the extension.
- **Lightweight & Fast:** Designed with minimal resource usage for smooth operation.
- **Sidebar Blur:** The sidebar containing contacts is also blurred to ensure no one can easily view them.
## Screenshots
Here are some screenshots showing the extension in action:
### 1. **Home Page with Sidebar Blurred**
In this screenshot, the home page is blurred, including the sidebar where contacts are listed, providing additional privacy.
### 2. **Chat Window Blurred**
This image shows the chat window with the blur effect applied, ensuring your messages are not visible.
## Installation
Follow these simple steps to install the BlurChat extension in Chrome:
1. **Download the Extension Files:**
- You can either download the extension files as a ZIP archive or clone the repository from [GitHub](https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat).
2. **Enable Developer Mode in Chrome:**
- Open Google Chrome and go to `chrome://extensions/`.
- Enable **Developer Mode** by toggling the switch at the top-right corner of the page.
3. **Load the Extension:**
- Click on the **Load unpacked** button.
- Select the `BlurChat` folder (the folder that contains the extension files you downloaded or cloned).
4. **Complete Installation:**
- The extension will now be installed and available in your Chrome browser.
## Roadmap
- :heavy_check_mark: Add a README.
- :heavy_check_mark: Implement feature to allow users to disable the extension from the icon.
- :black_large_square: Allow users to choose which sections of the page to blur (e.g., chat window, sidebar).
- :black_large_square: Let users control the intensity of the blur effect.
- :black_large_square: Improve UI/UX with custom settings for blur preferences.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.
## Author
**BlurChat** is developed by [Naeem](https://github.com/i-naeem). You can find more information about this project and its development on the [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat).
## Contributing
If you have suggestions, bug fixes, or improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes and push to your forked repository.
4. Open a pull request to the main repository.
## Contact
Naeem - [@nemoxhan](https://twitter.com/0x656e)
Project Link: [https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat](https://github.com/i-naeem/blurchat)