# Hide My Screen – Screen Shield

> Protect your screen in public with a simple blackout privacy mask.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenprivacy.screenblackout](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenprivacy.screenblackout)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.screenprivacy.screenblackout`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Thern
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 166
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2026-03-19
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 5.17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.screenprivacy.screenblackout)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/screenblackoutprivacymask/home](https://sites.google.com/view/screenblackoutprivacymask/home)

## Description

Privacy Protection Screen<br><br>Privacy Protection Screen helps you stay safe and private in public spaces by instantly masking your screen with a blackout overlay.<br><br>Whether you&#39;re on a bus, in a café, at school, or at work, protect your sensitive information from shoulder surfing with a simple and effective privacy mask.<br><br>🔒 Key Features<br><br>• Instant screen blackout overlay<br>• Adjustable mask area<br>• Smooth drag-to-cover gesture<br>• Works over all apps<br>• Lightweight and battery efficient<br>• Simple and easy-to-use interface<br><br>🛡 Why Use Privacy Protection Screen?<br><br>People around you can easily see messages, passwords, banking apps, or private content. Privacy Protection Screen gives you quick control over what others can see.<br><br>With a simple gesture, you can darken part or all of your screen and protect your privacy instantly.<br><br>⚙ How It Works<br><br>The app uses Android’s overlay permission to display a blackout mask over your screen. It does not read, record, or store any of your screen content.<br><br>Your privacy stays on your device.<br><br>📢 Advertising<br><br>This app contains ads to support development. Ads are provided by third-party services such as Google AdMob.<br><br>⚠ Important<br><br>To function properly, the app requires permission to “Display over other apps.” This permission is used only to show the privacy mask overlay.<br><br>The app does not collect personal data or monitor your activity.

## Rankings

- #1,774,006 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.screenprivacy.screenblackout.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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