Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server.

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Lightshot (screenshot tool) - Convenient and Simple Screenshot Extension

Lightshot (screenshot tool) is a Chrome extension that allows users to take quick and customizable screenshots. With a simple interface and lightweight design, users can easily select any part of the page for screenshots and edit them in place. It also enables saving the screenshot on the disk or uploading it to the cloud for easy sharing. Other features include searching for similar screenshots and copying them to the clipboard. The extension seeks permissions for actions like tabs manipulation, notifications display, data modification for copy-pasting, and managing downloads.

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Extension stats

By: https://app.prntscr.com

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 4.38

(6,941)

1 ratings

Version: 7.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-23)

Creation date: 2020-01-22

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
unlimitedStorage
notifications
clipboardWrite
downloads
cookies

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 701.44K

Email: se*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 149 ▲ 68

Other rankings

#13 in Tools

#2 in screenshot keyword 37 ▲ 1

#4 in screenshots keyword 54 ▲ 7

#5 in fastest way keyword 8 ▲ 6

#13 in tool keyword 32 ▲ 21

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Lightshot (screenshot tool) (v6.2.5resigned1)

32,970+ 3.98

(205)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use and simple interface
Allows capturing specific areas of the screen
Long-time users find it indispensable and reliable
Positive performance on multiple platforms (includes mention of Chromebook)
Retro-ish theme appreciated by some users

Cons

Frequent functionality issues after updates
Does not work properly with certain features like screenshotting the address bar or dev tools
Switches to the last open tab after taking a screenshot
Gives a blank image or loses the background when adding text or arrows
Some users report the tool has stopped working entirely

Most mentioned

Issues with functionality following updates
Losing background images when adding annotations
Switching tabs after taking a screenshot
Inconsistencies in performance (e.g., blank images)
Dependence on Google Chrome updates causing problems

User reviews

not work! somethimes screenshot result fully black. 😥

Renandacrypto, 2025-03-10

Love this tool!

Crystal Morgan, 2025-03-07

Nice but I wish it wouldn't switch to the very last open tab and remain on the tab you took the screen shot

Robert Whittaker, 2025-02-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Lightshot (screenshot tool) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Lightshot (screenshot tool). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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