Do you often use WhatsApp Web on your office laptop and fear someone might peek at your private messages? Good news — there's a simple trick that ensures no one can read your messages, even if they glance at your screen. The best part? You don’t need to change any WhatsApp settings or install a separate app.

Many users access WhatsApp on their computers using WhatsApp Web for convenience at the workplace. However, it can be risky when someone sitting nearby can easily see your chat windows or incoming messages. If you want to hide your chats without logging out or switching tabs constantly, this trick is for you.

There’s no built-in feature in WhatsApp Web to hide your message content. But using a Chrome extension can help you blur or hide specific elements like chat previews, profile pictures, and more.

Once installed, you can manage and personalize it easily:

• Click the puzzle icon (extensions) at the top-right of your Chrome browser.




• Select “Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Web.”




• You’ll see several toggle options like:

  
  
  
  

  • Hide profile picture

  
  

  • Hide last message preview

  
  

  • Blur contact names

  
  

  • Hide media thumbnails

  
  

Just toggle on what you want to hide. Once enabled, those sections will appear blurred or hidden on your screen — visible only to you when hovered over (if the setting allows).

• Protects your privacy in shared workspaces




• Prevents shoulder surfing or accidental glances




• Keeps sensitive chats and notifications hidden




• No need to log out or minimize chats constantly

This Chrome extension offers a quick fix for professional privacy without compromising your workflow. So if you’re someone who multitasks between emails and chats at work, installing this privacy add-on can give you peace of mind and safeguard your personal space.

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