Blurring afterwards does not work
Four ways data gets out once it is on screen.
- Editing a recording Hours frame by frame, and one missed frame undoes the rest.
- Blurs slide off Fixed boxes stop matching the data the moment the page moves.
- A live call There is no afterwards. It has already been seen.
- A screenshot Pasted into a ticket or a chat with the data still in it.
What it does
Every control in the panel above, in one line each.
- Turns on with the share Protection applies the moment a browser tab starts being shared.
- Patterns Emails, phone numbers and IDs covered as the page loads.
- Keywords Add a word and every match on the page goes with it.
- Click or drag Cover any element, or draw a box over a whole region.
- On-device AI Finds names and addresses in plain sentences. Nothing uploaded.
- Screenshots Capture with the blur already baked into the image.
Against the alternatives
Compared on the features that differ.
| Feature | Smart Blur | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword & pattern detection | ||
| HTML element selection (click-to-blur) | ||
| Free-form drawing (region blur) | ||
| Fully local & private (no account, no cloud) | Limited support | |
| Domain- or URL-specific rules | Limited support | |
| Per-page blur persistence | Limited support | |
| Screenshot with the blur baked in Only Smart Blur | ||
| Local AI mode (unstructured PII) Only Smart Blur | ||
| Screen-share auto-detection Only Smart Blur | ||
| Import / export settings Only Smart Blur |
Limited support = some extensions offer this; others do not or support it inconsistently.
Free to use. Pro when you want the rest.
No account either way.
Free
$0forever
- Blur any element with a click, or draw a box over a region
- Patterns for emails, phone numbers and IDs
- Your own keywords, matched across the page
- Works on every site, with no account
Pro Everything in Free, plus
14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
- Turns itself on the moment a screen share starts
- On-device AI for names and addresses in plain text
- Screenshots with the blur already baked in
- Blurs saved per page, so they come back on revisit
- Import and export your settings
Prices in USD. Pro unlocks in the extension — there is still no account. For a refund within 14 days of buying, email support@smartbuildlabs.com.
Frequently asked questions
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What people say
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Chrome Web Store
Loved the auto enabling feature as soon as I start sharing the screen. This saves me from OOPS moment in front of my colleagues and clients.
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Chrome Web Store
I have been using the Pro features. Saving my blur saves time for meeting preparation. Also liked the auto enabling the blur mode while sharing over Zoom web.
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Chrome Web Store
Worked well. Really easy to use and did exactly what I needed. Thanks.
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