Expiring Photos let you share pictures that disappear right after being viewed. It’s a privacy-focused way to share something personal. Once the recipient opens the photo, it can only be viewed once and will vanish automatically after 10 seconds.
The benefits of Expiring Photos
Expiring Photos help you keep control over what you share. Whether you’re sending something private or just want to keep chats light and temporary, your photo will disappear after being viewed. No saving, no screenshots, no trace left behind.
For added privacy, screenshots are disabled when viewing Expiring Photos.
How do I send an Expiring Photo?
- Open a chat.
- Tap the “+” icon.
- Select the “Send Expiring Photo” option.
- Choose a photo from your library or your recently sent photos.
- Confirm to send.
Once sent, the photo can only be viewed once by the recipient and will disappear after 10 seconds.
How many Expiring Photos can I send?
All users receive a limited number of Expiring Photos each day. Your available count refreshes automatically every 24 hours.
Members have no daily limit. They can send Expiring Photos anytime, as often as they want.
Can Expiring Photos be saved or screenshotted?
No. For your privacy, screenshots are disabled when viewing Expiring Photos, and the image disappears permanently after viewing.
Tips for using Expiring Photos
- Use Expiring Photos to share something private or temporary.
- If you run out of daily Expiring Photos, you can wait for your quota to refresh or become a Member for unlimited access.
- Remember: once an Expiring Photo is viewed, it’s gone — there’s no way to resend or recover it.
Still need help? Email us at feedback@hornet.com. Please include your username so we can find your account faster. It appears on your profile page, at the top center of the screen, and begins with the “@” symbol.
