Screenshot notifications can be useful for letting you know when someone has taken a screenshot of something you shared. However, the constant notifications can also become annoying over time. Fortunately, most apps that send screenshot notifications give you a way to turn them off. Here’s how to disable screenshot notifications on some of the most popular apps.
Turn Off Screenshot Notifications on iPhone
If you have an iPhone and want to stop getting notified every time someone takes a screenshot, here are the steps to disable notifications for some common apps:
Disable Screenshot Notifications for Messages
The Messages app on iPhone will notify you when someone takes a screenshot of a message you sent. To turn this off:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Notifications.
- Scroll down and tap on Messages.
- Under the “Allow Notifications” section, toggle off the switch next to Screenshot.
With screenshot notifications turned off for Messages, you will stop getting notifications whenever someone takes a screenshot of one of your messages.
Turn Off Snapchat Screenshot Alerts
Snapchat’s screenshot detection is enabled by default. To disable it:
- Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
- Tap the gear icon to access your Settings.
- Under the “Additional Services” section, toggle off the switch next to Screenshot Notification.
Once you toggle off screenshot notifications, Snapchat will no longer send you alerts when someone takes a screenshot of your snaps. The other person will still be able to take screenshots without you knowing.
Disable Instagram Screenshot Notifications
Instagram’s screenshot notifications are turned on by default for stories. To turn them off:
- Go to your profile and tap the three line menu icon in the top right.
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Story.
- Toggle off the switch next to “Allow Story Screenshot Notifications”.
This will prevent Instagram from alerting someone if you take a screenshot of their story. The setting applies to your account only, so you will still get notified if someone else takes a screenshot of your story.
Disable Screenshot Notifications on Android
Android handles notifications differently depending on the device model and Android version. Here are some common methods for disabling screenshot notifications:
Samsung Devices
On Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI:
- Open Settings and tap Notifications.
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Toggle off the switch next to “Screenshot captured”.
For older Samsung devices running Android 9 or below:
- Open Settings and tap Notifications.
- Tap Screenshot and toggle off the switch at the top to disable notifications.
Pixel Phones
On Google Pixel devices:
- Open Settings and tap Notifications.
- Tap Screenshot > None to turn off notifications.
OnePlus Phones
To disable screenshot notifications on OnePlus phones:
- Open Settings and tap Buttons & gestures.
- Tap Quick gestures > Screenshot > Turn off.
MIUI & Redmi Phones
For Xiaomi phones running MIUI:
- Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar.
- Tap App notifications and find Screenshot in the list.
- Toggle off the switch next to Screenshot to disable notifications.
Disable Screenshot Notifications on Mac
By default, MacOS will show a thumbnail preview in the corner when you take a screenshot. To disable this:
- Go to System Preferences > Notifications & Focus.
- Select Screenshots in the left sidebar.
- Set the notification style to None.
This will prevent any screenshot notifications or previews from appearing. The screenshots will still be saved to your desktop or documents folder as usual.
Turn Off Screenshot Notifications on Windows
Windows 10 has a built-in screenshot tool that shows a notification after capturing a screenshot. To disable:
- Open the Start menu and search for “notifications”.
- Open your Windows Notifications settings.
- Turn off the toggle for “Screen snip notifications”.
This setting is sometimes labeled “Screen clipping” instead of “Screen snip” depending on your Windows version. Turning it off prevents screenshot notifications.
Disable Screenshot Notifications on Apps
Many messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram have settings to disable screenshot notifications. Look in the app’s Settings or Privacy menu for options related to screenshots.
If you want to disable screenshot notifications from a specific app only, you can turn off notifications just for that app. On both iOS and Android, go to the app’s notification settings and toggle off Screenshot notifications.
Some apps like Snapchat and Instagram don’t have in-app settings to disable screenshot notifications. For those, you’ll need to turn off notifications at the iOS or Android system level.
Use a Third-Party App
If your device doesn’t give you an option to disable screenshot notifications, you can try using a third-party app. Here are some apps that can help block screenshot notifications:
| App | Platform |
|---|---|
| NoScreenshot | Android |
| Screenshot Blocker | Android |
| DontScreenshot | iOS |
These apps work by intercepting screenshot events and hiding the notifications. Make sure to check the app reviews and permissions before downloading.
Use Airplane Mode
One simple trick to avoid screenshot notifications temporarily is to enable Airplane Mode on your device before taking screenshots. This will prevent any notifications being sent while Airplane Mode is active.
Just remember to turn Airplane Mode off again afterwards so that you can resume getting regular notifications and messages.
Conclusion
Getting frequent screenshot notifications can be intrusive and annoying if you take a lot of screenshots. Thankfully, disabling these notifications is usually just a quick settings tweak away in both mobile and desktop operating systems. Using the steps outlined above, you can say goodbye to screenshot notifications and browse freely without constant popups interrupting you.