Ever found an interesting public story on Snapchat and thought, “I need to take a screenshot of this!”? but you are confused about whether Snapchat tells the person about the screenshot.
Does Snapchat notify you when you screenshot a public story?
In this article, we’ll explore what happens when you take a screenshot of a public Snapchat story and whether the app notifies the user about it.
Does Snapchat notify when you screenshot a public story?
Snapchat does not currently have a feature that allows you to see who has taken a screenshot of your public story. It doesn’t reveal the username or any details about the person who took the screenshot.
“When you screenshot a public Snapchat story, the person will get a notification, but it doesn’t tell you who did it.”
Anyone can screenshot your public story. Since it’s publicly accessible, anyone viewing your story can screenshot it.
Once you post a public story, you accept the possibility of it being captured and shared beyond your immediate audience.
Does Snapchat notify when you screenshot a story?
You’re looking at your friend’s Snapchat story, and you see something cool. If you take a screenshot, your friend will know.
There will be a little green arrow next to your name on their list of viewers, telling them, “Hey, your friend grabbed a screenshot of your snap!”
Snapchat makes sure they know about it, keeping things transparent in the world of snaps and screenshots. So, be ready for your friend to know you’ve got an eye for those memorable moments!
How to know if someone has screenshotted your Snapchat story?
Step 1: Open Snapchat on your device.
Step 2: Now, click on your profile icon from the top left corner.
Step 3: You will find the My Story section; go and tap on it.
This will show you your story, and down below there will be two icons. The first icon shows who’s looking at your story, and the second one tells you who took a screenshot of it.
Step 4: Go and tap on the second icon; it will tell you who has screenshotted your story.
Does Snapchat Notify if You Screenshot Unopened Story?
No, Snapchat does not notify the sender if you screenshot an unopened story. As long as you don’t actually open the story (meaning tap on it to view it), the sender won’t receive any notification that you’ve taken a screenshot.
When you open a story, Snapchat registers your view and sends the information to the sender, including whether you screenshot it.
Does Snapchat Notify When You Screen Record?
Yes, Snapchat notifies the sender when you screen record their content, including snaps, chats, and stories.
When you screen record chats or snaps, the sender will receive a notification saying, “Someone screen recorded the chat!” or “Someone screen recorded the snap!”
When you screen record someone’s story, a small green double arrow icon will appear next to your username in the list of viewers.
Read also: Does Snapchat tell when you block someone?
Conclusion
If someone takes a screenshot of your Snapchat story, the app won’t tell you who did it. It keeps their identity a secret.
You can take a screenshot of a public Snapchat story without revealing your identity.
I am Emily, a tech enthusiast and social media explorer. With a deep passion for the ever-evolving world of Snapchat, I’ve carved out my expertise as a solutions architect. My mission is to be the flashlight in the Snapchat darkness, providing solutions that make your Snapchat journey seamless.