WhatsApp now prevents users from taking screenshots of ‘view once’ messages

In October 2022, WhatsApp rolled out a feature for beta users which prevented users from taking screenshots of images and videos meant to be viewed once. The feature is now more widely available on iOS and Android. Similar to how apps like Google Pay and Snapchat prevent users from taking photos or videos of transactions and snaps, WhatsApp now turns the screen black if you try to record or screenshot any message sent as ‘View Once’.

WhatsApp’s official Twitter handle also posted about the feature, which you can check out below.

Keep in mind that users cannot share, star, save or forward any messages that were sent or received meant to be viewed once.