Going live? Hit Stream Mode. In one click, StreamBlur activates real-time protection across all your browser tabs, automatically blurring API keys, secrets, and sensitive data.
Stream Mode is StreamBlur's main operating mode for live streaming and screen sharing. When activated, it enables real-time monitoring and blur protection across all your Chrome browser tabs.
Think of it as a security switch: off when you're working privately, on when the world is watching.
Going live on Twitch, YouTube, or Kick
Screen sharing in Zoom, Meet, or Discord
Recording coding tutorials or demos
Presenting at conferences or meetups
Pair programming sessions
Choose what works best for your workflow
Click the StreamBlur icon in your Chrome toolbar, then toggle Stream Mode on. A green shield appears when you're protected.
Press the shortcut to instantly toggle Stream Mode without clicking anything.
Pro tip: Customize this shortcut in Chrome's extension settings
Right-click anywhere on the page and select "Enable Stream Mode" from the StreamBlur menu section.
The extension icon changes from gray to green when Stream Mode is active. Visible at a glance.
A small shield badge appears on protected tabs, so you know exactly which tabs are covered.
When you toggle Stream Mode, a brief notification confirms the change. Never wonder if it worked.
Soon you'll be able to set Stream Mode to automatically enable when you visit OBS, Twitch, or your streaming dashboard.
Stream Mode remembers its state. Refresh the page, open new tabs - protection continues.
Soon you'll be able to exclude specific sites where you know there's nothing sensitive (your game library, etc.).
Soon you'll be able to define your own custom detection patterns for unique secret formats.
Efficient CSS-based blur means no frame drops, no lag, no impact on your stream quality.
Review what secrets were detected during your stream (locally only, for your reference).
| Approach | Manual (Without StreamBlur) | Stream Mode (StreamBlur) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes of prep for each stream | One click, done |
| Coverage | Only what you remember to hide | 50+ secret patterns automatically |
| New tabs | Unprotected until you remember | Automatically protected |
| Surprise secrets | Leaked before you react | Blurred before they render |
| Mental load | Constant vigilance required | Set it and forget it |
Browser source protected. Window capture protected. Display capture protected.
Full compatibility with Streamlabs Desktop. Your browser windows are protected.
Screen sharing in video calls? Stream Mode keeps your secrets blurred for all participants.
Go Live on Discord with confidence. Stream your browser with sensitive info automatically hidden.
Enable Stream Mode once, protect yourself forever. Start free today.
Free tier includes Stream Mode with all core features.
No. Stream Mode uses lightweight CSS filters and efficient pattern matching. Most users report zero noticeable impact on browser speed or stream quality.
Yes! Once Stream Mode is active, it applies to all Chrome tabs - existing ones and any new ones you open. No need to re-enable for each tab.
Absolutely. Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts and set your preferred key combination for StreamBlur's Stream Mode toggle.
They're blurred visually using CSS - the actual content is never modified, copied, or transmitted anywhere. Everything stays local to your browser. See our privacy architecture for details.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.