Does WhatsApp Send Screenshot Notifications? Answer & Tips

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If you've used WhatsApp, you may be wondering if the app sends a notification when you take a screenshot. Similar apps like Snapchat have this functionality, but WhatsApp does not. If you (or someone else) takes a screenshot in WhatsApp, the person you screenshotted will not be notified that this happened.

WhatsApp Screenshot Notifications

WhatsApp does not send notifications if a screenshot has been taken. You can prevent screenshots by sending your photos and videos as "view once" messages, which can only be viewed once and cannot be screenshotted.

Section 1 of 2:

Does WhatsApp send screenshot notifications?

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  1. Whether you are taking the screenshot or someone else is taking a screenshot of your messages, photos, or statuses, WhatsApp will not notify you that a screenshot was taken.
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Section 2 of 2:

How to Block Screenshotting in WhatsApp

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  1. If you send a photo or video to another user and don't want them to screenshot it, you can send it as a "view once" message. Messages set to "view once" can only be seen one time, and other WhatsApp users cannot screenshot these messages. Do note, however, that a user can use another phone or a camera to take a picture of your view once message to circumvent this. [1]
    • To send a photo or video as a "view once" message , after attaching the media, tap the icon that looks like the number 1 in a circle. When this button is green, your message will be sent as a "view once" message. [2]
  2. While this won't stop people from screenshotting you, it can reduce the chance of someone screenshotting something you don't want to be saved or spread around.
    • Only send messages on WhatsApp to people you trust . If you're sending messages to people you don't know, never send messages, photos, or videos that you're not comfortable sending.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/1077018839582332/?helpref=search&query=screenshot&search_session_id=841b9e5182191f67fbe04812ef71898c&sr=6
      2. ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/578442220724722/?helpref=faq_content&cms_platform=android

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