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Google Vids Screen Recorder

by Google Ireland, Ltd. · Communication
Established publisherBy GoogleManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

A simple way to capture your screen and share your ideas using Google Vids.

Users
200K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
+0.05 in 30 days
Ratings
51
+4 in 30 days
Store rank
#1,358
#1,227 among extensions
Version
1.66.1
updated 9 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
60100K200KApr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 200,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
02651Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 51 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Google Vids Screen Recorder

Stop switching between apps to record a quick update. With the Google Vids Screen Recorder, you can capture your screen and camera with a single click right from Chrome’s extensions toolbar. Whether you are creating a tutorial, walking through a new feature, or giving feedback on a project, this extension keeps you in your workflow. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ▸ Record Anywhere: Capture high-quality video from your Chrome browser without interruption. ▸ Generous Limits: Record thorough walkthroughs or deep-dive presentations up to 30 minutes long. Record as often as you’d like! ▸ Available at no additional cost: Get professional recording tools with your personal Google account or Google Workspace subscription. ▸ Seamless Sharing and Editing: Once you’re done, preview your recording and open it instantly in Google Vids to edit and share with your team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the Extension: Install the Google Vids Screen Recorder. 2. Pin to Access: In the Chrome extensions toolbar, click the pin next to “Google Vids Screen Recorder” to pin it for quick access. 3. Click to Start: Click on the Google Vids icon in your Chrome extensions toolbar to begin. 4. Prepare to Record: Choose whether you want to record your screen, your screen and camera, just your camera, or just audio. Ensure the correct microphone and camera (if relevant) are selected. 5. Select Screen to Capture: Choose to record your entire desktop, a specific window, or just your current tab. 6. Start Recording: Record your content. You can pause and restart as needed. 7. Preview & Edit: Review your clip immediately, and then share and copy a link to your video with one click. Jump seamlessly into Google Vids for advanced editing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERFECT FOR EVERY WORKFLOW ▸ Product Teams: Share quick demos or document bugs in seconds. ▸ Educators: Create engaging tutorials and instructional videos for students. ▸ Remote Teams: Replace long emails and meetings with quick video updates. Admin Note: Organizations can force-install and auto-pin this extension via the Google Admin console to ensure their teams have instant access to recording tools. Learn more at https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/users/access/turn-vids-on-or-off-for-users#let_users_record_their_screen.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%+4+0.05
6 months+150K+300.0%+26−0.33

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Google Vids Screen Recorder appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
video recorder#11−4
record#26+8
screen#30+17
screen capture#54+4
tutorial#78+8
screen sharing#79+11
team sharing#89new

Version history

22 versions recorded
1.66.19 Oct 2026
1.65.18 Oct 2026
1.64.124 Sep 2026
1.63.117 Sep 2026
1.62.114 Sep 2026
1.60.131 Aug 2026
1.58.418 Aug 2026
1.58.113 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Communication
First seen
4 Apr 2026
Size
1.9 MB
Languages
de, en, en-GB, id, nl, vi, tr, da
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
policies.google.com
Support
support.google.com
Extension ID
iklnnbgdcppplombffihcijanngoeifm

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagescriptingwebNavigationwindows
Site access
https://docs.google.com/*

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