Who should use ZapShield?

ZapShield is a consumer product built for WhatsApp Web users who need visual privacy in public or shared spaces.

Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.

What platforms does ZapShield run on?

ZapShield runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is ZapShield still maintained?

Unverified. ZapShield has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to ZapShield?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WhatsApp Blur, WhatsApp Blur, and WhatsApp Privacy Filter.

Who develops ZapShield?

ZapShield is developed by Wagner Vielmond.

How long has ZapShield been around?

ZapShield first shipped in 2026.

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ZapShield

Name: ZapShield
Author: Wagner Vielmond

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

ZapShield is a Firefox extension that applies blur effects to WhatsApp Web conversations and reveals message text on hover. Its optional Pro features can also blur contact names, profile photos, and shared media for users in public or shared environments.

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ZapShield is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on preventing nearby people from viewing private WhatsApp Web conversations while you use them in public or at work. ZapShield is a consumer product aimed at WhatsApp Web users who need visual privacy in public or shared spaces. There is a free tier. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Behind ZapShield is Wagner Vielmond, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include message blur, hover reveal, and name blur. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Message blur
Hover reveal
Name blur
Photo blur
Media blur
CSS-only performance

Built with & integrations

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chrome

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

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HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed15 Sep · 10:06 UTC
ZapShield - Privacidade para WhatsApp Web verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about ZapShield

What is ZapShield?: ZapShield focuses on preventing nearby people from viewing private WhatsApp Web conversations while you use them in public or at work. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use ZapShield?: ZapShield is a consumer product built for WhatsApp Web users who need visual privacy in public or shared spaces.
Is ZapShield free?: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does ZapShield run on?: ZapShield runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is ZapShield still maintained?: Unverified. ZapShield has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to ZapShield?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WhatsApp Blur, WhatsApp Blur, and WhatsApp Privacy Filter.WhatsApp Blur WhatsApp Blur WhatsApp Privacy Filter
Who develops ZapShield?: ZapShield is developed by Wagner Vielmond.
How long has ZapShield been around?: ZapShield first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Freemium · pricing page detected · free tier
Platforms: Web
First seen: 15 Sept 2026
Built for: WhatsApp Web users who need visual privacy in public or shared spaces
Model: B2C
Solves: Preventing nearby people from viewing private WhatsApp Web conversations while you use them in public or at work.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: zapshield-whatsapp-web

Developer

Wagner Vielmond

Index record

Indexed: 15 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 15 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: zapshield-privacidade-para-whatsapp-web-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 15 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 15 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 15 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/zapshield-whatsapp-web

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