Looking for a haram blur extension for your laptop? Many of us guard our phones well, then open a laptop and feel exposed again.
Big screens, auto-playing videos and endless image grids make it harder. This guide walks you through a calm, simple setup for desktop browsing.
In short: Porda AI is a free haram blur extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave on Windows, macOS and Linux. It blurs inappropriate images and videos as pages load, and the AI runs on your own computer. Install it from the Chrome Web Store, pin it, and test it on an image-heavy page.
Why You Need a Haram Blur Extension on Desktop
Phones get most of the attention. But a lot of our browsing still happens on laptops, for work, study and research.
That is why a haram blur extension on desktop is worth the two minutes it takes to set up.
Desktop has its own risks
Search results show image grids by default. News sites fill sidebars with ads and "recommended" stories.
Work and study make it harder to simply log off. You still need the browser open for hours a day.
YouTube's home page plays previews on hover. One wrong moment, and the image is already there.
Why the gaze still matters here
Allah says, in meaning: "Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. That is purer for them" (Surah An-Nur 24:30).
Scholars explain that this guidance covers what we look at on screens, too. For a ruling on your own situation, please speak with a trusted local scholar.
If you want the bigger picture on these tools, start with our main guide to haram blur.
What Is the Porda AI Extension?
The Porda AI extension is the desktop partner of Muslim AI Browser. It is a haram blur Chrome extension that also works in Microsoft Edge.
What it does
- Real-time AI detection: it checks images and videos as they load.
- Automatic blur: anything flagged as inappropriate is blurred before you see it clearly.
- Social feed control: it can help with Facebook feeds and block Reels and Shorts.
- Quick on and off: a simple toggle lets you pause and resume the filter.
Where it works
It works on regular websites, Google Images, YouTube and social feeds. Anything you open in the browser gets checked.
Who it is for
Students who research online for hours. Professionals who cannot close the browser at work.
Parents who want a gentle layer on the family laptop. Anyone who wants a blur haram extension that stays out of the way.
What it costs
Porda AI is free. There is no paid plan for the main blur.
Privacy: everything stays on your computer
A blur extension sees every page you open. So privacy is not a side issue, it is the main question.
Porda AI runs its AI model locally on your computer. The Porda AI page states that no browsing data, images or history leave your device.
That also means it can work offline. No server is judging your pictures in the background.
Some blur tools send data out for processing. Before you install any extension, read its privacy details on the store listing.
A tool that protects your eyes should not track you in return.
How to Install the Haram Blur Extension on Chrome and Edge
The steps are the same on Windows, macOS and Linux. It takes about two minutes per browser.
Before you start
Make sure your browser is up to date. Old versions can cause extensions to fail quietly.
If this is a work or school laptop, your IT team may block new extensions. In that case, ask them first.
Step-by-step for Chrome
- Open Google Chrome on your computer.
- Go to the Porda AI listing on the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome.
- Read the permission prompt, then click Add extension.
- Click the puzzle-piece icon in the toolbar and pin Porda AI so it stays visible.
Google has a help page on how to install and manage Chrome extensions if you get stuck.
A note on permissions
Every haram blur extension needs broad access to work.
A blur tool needs to read the pages you visit to check the images. That is why Chrome shows a broad permission warning.
Since the AI runs locally, the images are checked on your machine.[SR8]
Step-by-step for Edge
Edge is built on the same engine as Chrome. So it can run extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Visit the same Porda AI page on the Chrome Web Store.
- If Edge shows a banner, click Allow extensions from other stores, then confirm.
- Click Get or Add to Chrome on the listing.
- Confirm with Add extension.
Open the extensions icon in the toolbar and choose to show Porda AI.
Button names in Edge can change between versions. Microsoft Support has a guide called "Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge" if the screens look different.[SR9]
What about Brave and other Chromium browsers?
Brave also uses the Chrome engine, and the Porda AI page mentions it. Other Chromium browsers may work too, but test them first.
What About Firefox and Safari?
This is the part many people ask about. We will keep it honest.
Check the Porda AI page first
At the time of writing, we cannot confirm Firefox or Safari support for Porda AI. Please check the Porda AI page for the latest list of supported browsers before you plan around it.
Other options if you use Firefox or Safari
HaramBlur offers browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. It is a popular free option, and some users mention slowness or over-blurring.
You could also keep a Chrome or Edge profile just for general browsing. Many families do this on shared computers.
On a Mac, Chrome and Edge both run well next to Safari. You can keep Safari for a few trusted sites and use a filtered browser for the rest.
A warning about removed extensions
Before installing any older tool, check it is still maintained. For example, the SafeGaze extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store in February 2025.
Test Your Setup and Fine-Tune It
Installing is only half the job. Take one minute to test your haram blur extension on real pages.
A simple test
- Open an image search for something harmless, like "summer fashion" or "beach holiday."
- Watch the images load. Anything flagged should appear blurred.
- Open YouTube's home page and check the thumbnails.
- Scroll a news site with many photos.
If nothing blurs on a page that clearly needs it, make sure the extension is switched on. Then refresh the page.
Common haram blur extension fixes
Problem | Likely fix |
Nothing blurs | Check the toggle is on, then refresh the page |
Extension icon missing | Pin it from the puzzle-piece or extensions menu |
Blur stops in private windows | Allow the extension in Incognito or InPrivate in its settings |
Too much blur | Some over-blurring is normal with AI tools |
Private windows block extensions by default in Chrome and Edge. You must allow it manually if you use them.[SR12]
More troubleshooting tips
Still stuck? These quick checks solve most of the rest.
- Another extension is clashing: turn off other image or ad tools one at a time, then test again.
- The page loads images late: some sites load pictures as you scroll, so give the blur a second to catch up.
- Videos behave differently: a video may show a frame before the blur applies, so pause and refresh if needed.
- The browser feels slow: close tabs you are not using, since every open page is being checked.
- It stopped after an update: open the extensions page and make sure Porda AI is still switched on.
If none of this helps, remove the extension and add it again from the store. A fresh install often clears odd problems.
Keeping it working over time
Chrome and Edge update extensions on their own in the background. You rarely need to do anything.
Still, check once a month that the icon is pinned and the filter is on. This takes ten seconds.
If you reset your browser or sign in on a new computer, add Porda AI again. Sync may bring it back, but do not rely on that alone.
A small habit like this keeps the protection steady, even on busy weeks.
Tips for shared family computers
Many homes have one laptop that everyone uses. A few small habits help a lot.
- Give each person their own browser profile, with Porda AI added to each one.
- Keep the extension pinned so everyone can see it is on.
- Remove other browsers you do not use, so there is no unfiltered backdoor.
- Talk with children about why the blur is there, rather than only locking things down.
Extensions are added per profile. A new profile starts without Porda AI until you install it there too.
Honest limits
AI blur is helpful, but it is not perfect. It can miss an image or blur a harmless photo of food or furniture.
Treat it as a strong helper. Your own care and intention still matter most.
Pair It with Protection on Your Phone
Your laptop is covered now. But your phone is often the harder screen to manage.
Android
On Android, Muslim AI Browser brings the same idea to your phone. It adds AI Haram Blur, Safe Gaze for opposite-gender images, and Masjid Mode.
It also filters Facebook, Instagram and YouTube inside the browser, including Reels, Shorts and sponsored posts. Our guide to haram blur for Android walks through the phone setup.
Want the full browser on a computer?
Some people want the whole Muslim AI Browser experience on a big screen. We explain the options in our post on Muslim AI Browser for PC.
For most desktop users today, the Porda AI extension is the simplest route.
FAQ
Is there a haram blur extension for Chrome?
Yes. Porda AI is a free haram blur extension for Chrome that blurs inappropriate images and videos as pages load.
Does the Porda AI extension work on Microsoft Edge?
Yes. Edge can install it from the Chrome Web Store once you allow extensions from other stores.
Does Porda AI work on Firefox or Safari?
Please check the Porda AI page for the latest supported browsers. We cannot confirm Firefox or Safari support right now.
Does a blur haram extension send my images to a server?
Porda AI runs its AI on your own computer. Images and browsing history stay on your device.
Does the haram blur extension work on Mac and Linux?
Yes. Porda AI works in Chrome and Edge on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is the haram blur extension 100% accurate?
No AI tool is. It can miss some images or blur harmless ones, so stay mindful too.
One More Layer of Care
None of us are perfect at guarding our eyes. We slip, we turn back, and we try again.
A good tool simply makes that effort lighter.
Add the Porda AI extension to Chrome or Edge on your computer, and grab Muslim AI Browser free from Google Play for your phone.
May Allah make it easy for all of us.