Chrome ExtensionPublished
WhatsApp Privacy Extension
A Chrome extension enhancing privacy on WhatsApp Web by selectively blurring sensitive information like chats and profile pictures.
The Challenge
Using WhatsApp Web in public workspaces exposed private conversations and contact details to shoulder-surfing.
Key Achievements
- Developed a lightweight Chrome Extension using Manifest V3.
- Implemented real-time DOM manipulation to blur specific UI elements.
- Improved user privacy in shared environments without degrading the native application experience.
Technology Stack
JavaScript
HTML5
CSS3
Chrome Extension API
Manifest V3
DOM Manipulation