Browser extension
Free
For WhatsApp Web, forever.
- Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Arc and Firefox
- Every blur: messages, previews, media, names, photos, typing
- PIN lock and a daily schedule
- On or off with Alt+X, in 55 languages
01Get WBlur
One blur. Wherever you use WhatsApp.
For the WhatsApp app on your Mac, and for WhatsApp Web in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera and Arc.
macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Mac
Free for 7 daysBlurs the WhatsApp app on your Mac, and locks it with Touch ID. Lives in your menu bar.
Download free trialThen $9 once: buy a license keyAny Chromium browser
Chrome
FreeBlurs WhatsApp Web in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Arc.
Add to ChromeNo account needed02What is WBlur
Your screen is public. Your chats shouldn't be. WBlur frosts WhatsApp — messages, previews, photos and names — and clears only what's under your cursor. It comes as a Mac app that runs on top of WhatsApp, and as an extension for WhatsApp Web. Made for co-working spaces, cafés and offices, where screens are never really yours.
03Try it
Point to read. Look away, it's gone.
This is WhatsApp with WBlur on. Point at a message, a name or a photo to read it. Move away and it blurs again, just like in the app and the extension.
- Hover a message with your mouse or trackpad
- On your phone, tap a message to read it
- Press Tab to read one message at a time
Sam
onlineDid you send the contract to the new client?09:12
Yes, this morning. They want to start Monday 🎉09:14
Perfect. Don't tell the team before Friday, ok?09:15
My lips are sealed 🤐09:15
04How it works
Three steps. No account.
- 01
Install WBlur
Get the Mac app for WhatsApp Desktop, or the extension for WhatsApp Web in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera or Arc.
- 02
Open WhatsApp
Your messages, chat previews, photos, names and profile pictures are blurred straight away.
- 03
Hover to read
Point at a message to read it. Move the mouse away and it blurs again. Choose exactly what gets blurred.
05Features
Everything private, until you look.
- Blurs all messages in the current chat.
- Keeps your last 1 to 10 messages readable.
- Blurs message previews.
- Blurs images, videos and stickers.
- Blurs the media gallery.
- Blurs the text you type.
- Blurs profile pictures.
- Blurs group and contact names.
- Reveals anything you hover over.
- Shows your chats while you search.
- Lets you choose how strong the blur is.
- Turns itself on and off on a schedule.
- Locks WhatsApp with Touch ID or a PIN.
- Locks itself when you stop using WhatsApp.
- No information about you collected.
On Mac, WhatsApp unlocks with Touch ID or your Mac's password; in the browser, with a PIN you choose. The browser extension also comes in 55 languages, turns on or off with Alt+X, shows everything while you hold Alt+Z, and can blur only the chats you pick.
06Pricing
Free in your browser. 7 days free on Mac.
No account, no subscription. Try the Mac app before you pay for it.
Mac app
$9one-time
After a free 7-day trial. No card needed to start.
- Full app during the trial, with every blur
- Touch ID lock and a daily schedule
- One license key for up to 3 of your Macs
- Pay once. No subscription
- 30-day refund, no questions asked
Changed your mind? Read the refund policy. Payments are handled by Gumroad.
07Use cases
Built for the places you use WhatsApp.
Keep WhatsApp open at work, without everyone reading itKeep WhatsApp open at work without colleagues reading your chats. WBlur blurs messages, previews and photos until you hover over them.Private WhatsApp at a shared deskShared desks mean shared screens. WBlur blurs WhatsApp on your Mac or in your browser so strangers in a co-working space can't read your chats.Use WhatsApp in public without being readUsing your laptop in a café, library or airport? WBlur blurs WhatsApp so people around you can't read your messages or see your photos.Share your screen without sharing your WhatsAppShare your screen on Zoom, Meet or Teams without exposing WhatsApp chats. WBlur blurs messages, previews and photos until you hover over them.WhatsApp privacy on a shared computerFamily computer, classroom or shared office PC: WBlur blurs WhatsApp Web so others can't glance at your chats while you're using it.Keep client conversations off your screenLawyers, doctors, journalists and support teams talk to clients on WhatsApp. WBlur keeps those conversations blurred on screen until you need them.
08FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is WBlur?
WBlur is a privacy tool for WhatsApp. It blurs your messages, chat previews, photos, names and profile pictures until you hover over them, so people around you can't read your screen.
Does WBlur work with the WhatsApp app on Mac?
Yes. WBlur for Mac is a menu bar app that sits on top of the WhatsApp desktop app and blurs it. It needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Which browsers does the WBlur extension support?
Chrome, Firefox (140 or later), Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera and Arc. It works on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Business Web.
Does WBlur work on Windows?
Yes, in the browser. The free extension blurs WhatsApp Web in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera and Arc on Windows, and on Linux and ChromeOS too. The WhatsApp desktop app for Windows isn't supported: open WhatsApp Web in your browser instead.
Does WBlur work on iPhone or Android?
No. WBlur is for computers: the WhatsApp app on Mac, and WhatsApp Web in a desktop browser. On your phone, WhatsApp's own Chat Lock and hiding notification previews keep chats private.
How much does WBlur cost?
The browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera and Arc is free. The Mac app is free for 7 days, then a one-time $9 license key, which works on up to 3 of your Macs. No subscription, and you get a full refund within 30 days if it's not for you.
What happens when the Mac trial ends?
WBlur stops blurring until you enter a license key. Choose "Buy a license" in the WBlur menu, then "Enter license key…" to unlock it. Your settings are kept.
Does WBlur read or collect my messages?
No. WBlur only changes how WhatsApp looks on your screen. It does not read, store or send your messages, contacts or any information about you.
Can I choose what gets blurred?
Yes. Turn each option on or off: all messages (keeping your last 1 to 10 readable if you like), chat previews, photos and videos, the media gallery, the text you type, profile pictures, and contact and group names. You can also choose how strong the blur is, and see your chats clearly while you search.
Can WBlur lock WhatsApp?
Yes. WBlur covers WhatsApp with a lock screen until you unlock it: with Touch ID or your Mac's password in the Mac app, or with a PIN you choose in the browser extension. It can also lock by itself after a few minutes without using WhatsApp, when your Mac goes to sleep, or whenever WhatsApp Web opens. It keeps your chats from people nearby; it doesn't encrypt anything.
Can WBlur turn on and off by itself?
Yes. Set a schedule, for example on at 9:00 and off at 17:00 on workdays, and WBlur switches itself at those times, in the Mac app and in the browser extension. You can still turn it on or off yourself in between.
Is there a shortcut to turn WBlur on and off?
In the browser extension, press Alt+X on WhatsApp Web to turn it on or off, hold Alt+Z to see everything for a moment, and press Alt+L to lock it once you've set a PIN. On Mac, use the WBlur icon in the menu bar.
Does WBlur hide WhatsApp during screen sharing?
Yes. The blur is drawn on your screen, so Zoom, Google Meet and Teams screen shares and recordings show WhatsApp blurred.
Is WBlur made by WhatsApp?
No. WBlur is an independent project and is not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta.
Private by design
Keep WhatsApp open. Keep it yours.
WBlur does not collect information about you or your messages. Read the privacy policy to learn more.