Social Shield is a lightweight chat moderation and protection addon for World of Warcraft designed to help reduce toxic interactions while keeping group communication readable and customizable.

The addon can detect harmful or disruptive phrases in chat channels and optionally block, filter, or replace them with more positive alternatives.

Perfect for:

Mythic+
Raids
PvP
Guild communities
Hardcore groups
Streamers
New player friendly environments
General chat cleanup

Features

Real-time toxic chat filtering
Multiple keyword severity tiers
Configurable keyword categories
Optional positive replacement responses
Friend and guild member whitelist support
Import/export custom keyword lists
Built-in keyword reference system
Detailed in-game guide/reference tab
Local testing tools for filter previews
Adjustable filtering behavior
Lightweight and performance-friendly
Simple tabbed settings interface

Included Filter Categories

Severe harassment/self-harm terms
Trash talk and insults
Competitive frustration phrases
PvP and Mythic+ toxicity
Optional role-specific filtering

Guide & Testing Tools

Social Shield includes:

A built-in usage guide
Keyword tier explanations
Import/export instructions
Local toxic message testing tools
Filter behavior previews

No actual chat messages are sent during testing.

Slash Commands

/socialshield
/ss

Open the Social Shield settings menu.

Notes

Filtering behavior is fully client-side.
Friends and guild members can be optionally ignored by the filter.
Designed to remain lightweight with minimal performance impact.

Create the community experience you want — without turning chat into chaos.