Lightshot (screenshot tool) vs Screen Recorder: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Lightshot (screenshot tool) | Screen Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | https://app.prntscr.com/ | Erich Behrens |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-18 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are screenshots & screen recording extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Screen Recorder leads on permissions & access (90% vs 58%).
- On data & privacy, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (30% vs 30%).
- Lightshot (screenshot tool) leads on community reputation (100% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Lightshot (screenshot tool) | Screen Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 14.58/25 | 22.49/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 16/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 2.25/7.5 | 2.25/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 10/10 | 8.35/10 |
| Total | 71.62/100 | 81.04/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lightshot (screenshot tool) safer than Screen Recorder?
Screen Recorder currently scores higher — 81/100 vs 72/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Lightshot (screenshot tool) safe?
Lightshot (screenshot tool) currently holds safety grade B (72/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by https://app.prntscr.com/. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Screen Recorder safe?
Screen Recorder currently holds safety grade A (81/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Erich Behrens. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Lightshot (screenshot tool) safety report · Screen Recorder safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.