Hide Status for WhatsApp™ Web — Privacy & Focus

Hides the Status button on WhatsApp Web for better focus and privacy. Not affiliated with WhatsApp.

Tired of getting pulled into statuses every time you open WhatsApp Web to answer one message? This extension removes every doorway into the Status feature — not just the sidebar button, but the green rings around your contacts too. WHAT IT HIDES - The Status / Updates button in the sidebar - The green status ring around a contact's photo in the chat list (tapping it used to jump straight into their status) - The status ring inside a contact's profile panel - Block status clicks entirely, so even a visible status can't open - Advanced: hide or blur contact profile pictures — with an adjustable blur strength (off by default) You choose what to hide. Open the extension and flip each toggle on or off — changes apply instantly, no refresh needed. Turn everything off with one master switch whenever you want statuses back. WHY THIS ONE WORKS WHEN OTHERS DON'T WhatsApp constantly redraws its interface, which is why many status-hiding extensions "work for a day" and then stop. This one watches the page and keeps hiding as WhatsApp re-renders, and it identifies status elements by multiple signals so it survives WhatsApp's redesigns. Everything hides smoothly with no flicker and without touching what you want to keep. FEATURES - Hides the sidebar Status button - Hides the green status rings in the chat list and profiles — the part most extensions miss - Blocks accidental taps that open the status viewer - Hide or blur profile pictures, with an adjustable blur slider - One master switch + per-feature toggles, all in a clean popup - Instant apply — no page reload - Works with WhatsApp Web in any language - Featherweight and fast — no background processes PRIVACY FIRST Collects nothing. Doesn't read your messages, doesn't track you, never talks to any server. It runs 100% locally in your browser and only hides a few elements. The only thing it stores is your on/off preferences, on your own device. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone using WhatsApp Web for work who wants fewer distractions - Students who need WhatsApp for coordination but not for status browsing - People on a social-media detox or practicing digital minimalism - Anyone who values focus and getting things done HOW TO USE 1. Install the extension 2. Open or refresh web.whatsapp.com 3. Click the extension icon to choose what to hide More options are on the way. Have a request? Leave a review and tell us. DISCLAIMER This extension is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc. WhatsApp™ is a registered trademark of WhatsApp LLC, registered in the U.S. and other countries. The name is used solely to describe compatibility.