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Life & fun · April 22, 2020

Chrome extension to blur personal data before screen capture

Browser extension helps to take website screenshots without exposing private information. Blur private information, edit website text

Chrome extension to blur personal data before screen capture launched on April 22, 2020 with 56 votes, #990 of 5,003 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

This Chrome extension automatically blurs sensitive personal information like passwords, credit card numbers, and email addresses before taking screenshots. It's designed for anyone who needs to share screenshots online or with colleagues while protecting private data. The tool lets users quickly redact confidential details without manual editing, making it useful for support teams, content creators, and privacy-conscious internet users.

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