Up and running in under 60 seconds

Five simple steps from install to a fully private WhatsApp Web experience - no configuration required to get started.

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Step 1

Install the Extension

Add WhatsApp Web Privacy Mode from the Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or Firefox Add-ons. No account, no sign-up, and no permissions beyond what is needed.

  • Available free on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
  • Manifest V3 - reviewed and approved by each browser store
  • Installation takes under 10 seconds
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Step 2

Open WhatsApp Web

Navigate to web.whatsapp.com. The extension automatically detects the page, injects its content script, and adds the privacy toggle icon to your browser toolbar.

  • Works instantly - no page configuration required
  • Extension icon in your toolbar shows the current on/off state
  • Compatible with WhatsApp Web's single-page app navigation
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Step 3

Enable Privacy Mode

Click the extension icon and flip the toggle, or press Ctrl+Shift+O from any tab. The sidebar chat list and message bubbles blur immediately with no perceptible delay.

  • Ctrl+Shift+O works from any open browser tab
  • Hover over any blurred element to temporarily reveal it
  • State persists across browser restarts automatically
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Step 4

Configure to Your Needs

Open the settings panel to fine-tune blur strength, enable the PIN lock, set a daily schedule, or turn on auto screen-share detection for meetings.

  • Blur intensity from 1px (subtle) to 20px (heavy)
  • Scheduled privacy - auto-enables/disables at set times each day
  • PIN Unlock - require a 4-digit PIN to turn off privacy mode
  • Auto Screen Share Detection for Meet, Zoom, Teams, and Webex
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Step 5

Present with Confidence

Share your screen in any meeting. Auto-detection enables privacy mode the moment you start sharing, and reverts when you stop - completely hands-free.

  • Press Ctrl+Shift+P for an instant full-screen panic overlay
  • Auto-detection intercepts the browser's getDisplayMedia API - no polling
  • Notifications hide message content while privacy mode is active
  • Export your settings as a JSON backup to restore on any browser

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before installing.

Supported Browsers

Every feature works identically across all three browsers.

Google Chrome

Google Chrome

Chrome 88+ · Manifest V3

Chrome Web Store
Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge

Edge 88+ · Manifest V3

Edge Add-ons
Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox · WebExtensions API

Firefox Add-ons