As the feature is still in its beta phases, we recommend you use it cautiously and wisely and only share sensitive information only with people you fully trust. Whatsapp does not have any in-built screenshot detection features like Snapchat which hugely compromises the privacy of your ‘View Once’ messages. Sadly no, you won’t be notified when someone takes a screenshot or starts screen recording your sent ‘View Once’ media. Related: What Happens When You Set Photos and Videos to ‘View Once’ on WhatsApp? Will you be notified when a screenshot or screen recording is initiated? As you won’t be notified when this happens, Whatsapp recommends that you use this feature only with your trusted loved ones. This means that any recipient will be able to simply screenshot or record your screen while playing the ‘View Once’ media and then it will be stored permanently on your device. Unfortunately, yes, while Whatsapp was able to bring over the ability to send ‘View Once’ photos and videos, the company hasn’t brought over the screenshot/screen recording detection feature from Snapchat. Can you prevent people from taking screenshots or recording the screen?Ĭan the recipient take a screenshot or screen record ‘View Once’ media files?.Will you be notified when a screenshot or screen recording is initiated?.Can the recipient take a screenshot or screen record ‘View Once’ media files?.

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