Google Chrome Is Capturing Your Screen? Here's How To Stop It

What can you do when Google Chrome is capturing your screen? This can be alarming and may indicate a privacy issue or a misconfigured setting. It’s usually due to permission settings and active extensions.

If you face this problem, try reinstalling Google Chrome or restarting your PC. If it’s still recording your screen, read on for more detailed solutions.

How To Stop Google Chrome From Capturing Your Screen

Try these fixes in the order they appear in for the best results:

Review Chrome Permissions

Chrome’s permissions might be allowing websites to capture your screen. Here’s how to disable them:

1. Open Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right corner.

2. Tap Settings, click on Privacy and Security, then Site Settings.

3. Under Permissions, tap on Camera.

4. Confirm if there are sites allowed to use your camera and remove them. Do the same for the microphone.

However, if your browser still records your screen, try the below fix.

Disable Chrome Extensions

Google Chrome extensions can sometimes cause unexpected behavior, including screen capturing. Disabling them could fix the issue:

1. Open Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner, and tap Extensions > Manage Extensions.

2. Disable all extensions by toggling them off.

Restart Chrome and enable extensions one by one to identify the culprit, then remove it.

Disable Using Registry Editor

The Registry Editor can help manage Chrome’s settings if you’re using Windows. Follow the steps below to stop screen capturing: 

1. Press Windows Icon + R, type “Regedit,” and press Enter.

2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Policies > Google > Chrome.

3. Right-click on Chrome, tap New, then select DWORD (32-bit) Value. 

4. Name it ScreenCaptureAllowed. Keep it at zero value and tap OK to disable screen capture on Chrome.

Open the browser and confirm if the issue is solved. 

Reset Chrome Settings

If the issue persists, resetting the browser to its default settings might help. Follow the below steps:

1. Open Chrome, click on the three dots in the top-right corner, then tap Settings.

2. Tap Reset settings, then click Restore settings to their original defaults.

3. Confirm by clicking Reset settings.

Check if the issue is solved.

So, now you know what to do if Google Chrome is capturing your screen! You’ll have to review permissions, disable extensions, and manage settings through the Registry Editor or Chrome’s settings.

Which one of these worked for you? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below! If you want to know how to take screenshots on this browser, we can help out. Moreover, if you’re having trouble with Chrome not responding, websites not loading, or not uninstalling, we’ve got you covered.