Share videos without keeping them in the conversation
Disappearing videos are clips shared in a private conversation that clear themselves after being watched, instead of remaining in the thread.
What disappearing videos are
A disappearing video is meant to be watched in the moment. After it has been opened, or after a short window, it leaves the conversation, so your chats don't turn into an archive of every clip you have ever sent. It is
ephemeral messaging applied to video.
Disappearing videos vs normal video sharing
A video sent the usual way tends to stay in the thread and can often be downloaded and kept. A disappearing video changes that default: it plays, then clears from the chat, unless someone deliberately captures it.
The limits, stated clearly
Clearing a clip from the app is not the same as making it impossible to keep. Someone can record their screen or film it with another device. Disappearing videos reduce what stays by default. They don't control what a viewer chooses to capture.
How Gonchat handles video
Frequently asked questions
What are disappearing videos?
Disappearing videos are clips shared in a chat that clear themselves after they are watched or after a set time, rather than staying in the conversation.
Can a disappearing video be saved?
Possibly. The person watching can record their screen or film it with another device. Disappearing videos limit what the app keeps; they cannot stop someone from capturing what they can watch.
Why send a disappearing video instead of a normal one?
A normal video usually stays in the thread and may be downloaded. A disappearing video is meant to be watched in the moment and then leave the conversation.