I Was Live on Meet When WhatsApp Popped Up, Here's What I Built to Make Sure It Never Happens Again
A new browser extension called WhatsApp Web Privacy Mode has been developed to enhance privacy during screen sharing. It intelligently blurs chats and notifications, allowing users to keep WhatsApp open without exposing sensitive information. The extension is free, requires no sign-up, and is designed for remote workers, educators, and anyone who frequently shares their screen.
- ▪WhatsApp Web Privacy Mode is a free browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
- ▪The extension automatically blurs chats and notifications during screen sharing to protect user privacy.
- ▪It features smart blur, auto screen-share detection, and a panic overlay for quick privacy protection.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 22:19:55 +0000 |
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3815158) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Klajdi Murataj Posted on May 18 I Was Live on Meet When WhatsApp Popped Up, Here's What I Built to Make Sure It Never Happens Again #showdev #privacy #webdev #extensions The Problem WhatsApp Web is seamlessly woven into the modern workday. But there's a design collision no one talks about: screen sharing assumes you want to show everything, and WhatsApp was never designed for an audience of colleagues.
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