In addition to Chat Lock and Silent Unknown Callers, you can also blur your messages and chats on WhatsApp to add extra layer of security and privacy. As we all know that people are so cruel, hence it's essential to give our digital conversation maximum security.
In this post, we'll walk you through the process of blurring your WhatsApp's conversations using Chrome Extensions. However, it's important to know that this feature doesn't work on Android, iPhone or any iOS small screen devices. You can only blur WhatsApp's Messages on Web.
Why You Should Blur WhatsApp's Messages and Chats?
The main reason you should blur your messages on WhatsApp is to prevent others from prying/spying your chattings. You know that chattings on phone cannot be easily pry or spy on, but when you're using Whatsapp on web, nearby people can easily look into your private conversation and read everything.
Hence, it's important to add extra layers of confidentiality to your WhatsApp Chats by blurring it. Through this, nearby people will not be able to see your personal details, confidential documents, or sensitive information.
How does Blurring Messages Works on WhatsApp
Once you enables the "Blur" features on WhatsApp, the entire chat messages will be blurred including the profile name and picture.
However, to view blurred messages, you'll have to hover your mouse over them and the particular conversation will be visible, see as highlighted in the image above.
But, immediately you hover the pointer away from the chats, the blue will have to return.
How to Blur Messages on WhatsApp Web
Follow these steps to blur chats on your WhatsApp web:
- Go-to Chrome Extensions Store on your Browser and use the search bar to find "Blur WhatsApp's Messages"
- If you're an Edge User, simply access Microsoft Extensions Store and use the search bar to find "Blur WhatsApp's Chats"
- Once the Extension is popped out, tap on "Add to Chrome" or "Add to Edge" if you're a Microsoft user
- Follow the next prompts to install the Blur WhatsApp Messages Extension.
- Once installed, open it and set it up.
- Now, open WhatsApp on the browser and start using the Blur features on Web.
Lastly, Blurring WhatsApp messages can enhance privacy and protect your sensitive information. While WhatsApp's native blur feature is still under development, alternative methods exist to achieve blurring, including using third-party extensions or image editing tools. These methods offer varying degrees of control and flexibility, allowing you to customize the blurring effect to your specific needs.