# Secret Screenshots

> Create secret screenshots that chat- and other apps cannot detect!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lware.secret\_screenshots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lware.secret_screenshots)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lware.secret_screenshots`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LWare
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 179,305
- **Rating:** 2.71 / 5 (714 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-03-14
- **First published:** 2023-02-18
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lware.secret_screenshots)
- **Website:** [https://ye91a73f1.app-ads-txt.com](https://ye91a73f1.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lwareapps.github.io/secret\_screenshots/privacy](http://lwareapps.github.io/secret_screenshots/privacy)

## Description

Secret Screenshots is a Chrome extension that enables you to capture secret and private screenshots without detection by chat and other apps. These screenshots are fully encrypted and stored securely on your device, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. 

Using the extension is simple: open the app, grant screen recording permission, then use the floating camera icon to capture screenshots discreetly. You can save or share images by holding the screenshot, but once saved outside, they are no longer encrypted. Note: it does not capture protected content such as Netflix or banking apps.

## Rankings

- #167,642 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users found the app somewhat useful for taking screenshots on Snapchat but overwhelmingly reported it fails to bypass screenshot restrictions on apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, resulting in blacked-out images. Frequent app crashes, intrusive ads, and reduced image quality were also major complaints, making the app unreliable for capturing protected content.

### Pros

- Can take screenshots in some cases outside restricted apps
- Useful for Snapchat despite limitations

### Cons

- Does not work on apps with screenshot restrictions like WhatsApp, Telegram, and private groups
- Screenshots often result in black images when trying to capture restricted content
- App crashes frequently and force stops
- Displays many ads which degrade user experience
- Screenshots dim the lighting or quality of captured images

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lware.secret_screenshots)