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https://github.com/tusharnankani/blurrit

blurrit โ€” a web extension to make your WhatsApp safe and to make you feel safer ๐Ÿ”“
https://github.com/tusharnankani/blurrit

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blurrit โ€” a web extension to make your WhatsApp safe and to make you feel safer ๐Ÿ”“

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### Table of Content

- [Table of Content](#table-of-content)
- [Features](#features)
- [Extension in Action](#extension-in-action)
- [Motivation](#motivation)
- [Local Setup](#local-setup)
- [Author](#author)

Read the [Privacy Statement](privacy).


### Features

- Blurs the list of chats (Left side) of the WhatsApp Web view.
- Blurs the WhatsApp Chat Name of the message.
- Blurs the WhatsApp Author Name of the message.
- Momentarily un-blurs on hovering the blurred regions.
- Toggles blur on clicking the extension.


### Extension in Action

**Blurs onLoad**




A snapshot of blurrit extension in action with WhatsApp Web in light mode




A snapshot of blurrit extension in action with WhatsApp Web in light mode


**Major UX Update**:

- All of the [potential enhancements](https://github.com/tusharnankani/blurrit/issues/4) expect a toggle button/checkbox for customizations.
- Came up with a better fix โ€” Removing the click overall (UX 101)
- Now, if you'll just hover on the blurred region; you will be able to momentarily see the hovered plus blurred region.

**Simple OnClick Toggle**:

- Click on the extension to toggle the blur.

**Keyboard Shortcut (Hot-Key) Toggle**

Use the shortcut to toggle the blur.
- Windows: `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `Z`
- Mac: `Command` + `Shift` + `Z`

lowkey proud of the alignment and accessibility of these keys.


### Motivation

- Ever felt your privacy invaded when you are logged into WhatsApp Web when you are sharing your screen in a meet or on a projector?
- Or are there times when someone is sitting beside you and sees your WhatsApp chats or who you have been texting?
- Or are there times when you want to share a screenshot with the names hidden?

Moreover, the fact that when I went to look for a solution, found [the perfect one](https://wawplus.com) to be paid. So, why not build one for free?

Also, wanted to build an extension desparately.


### Local Setup

Download on Edge, Chrome or Brave from the [Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blurrit/idknnkkejgomjlgbdpoblkfhhicekdjl).




- For Developer Setup, please take a look at [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).



### Author

Built with sweat, blood and love JavaScript, by Tushar Nankani.