# Covert-Message Browser Apps The 'Off The Record' Platform Lets you Send Temporary Messages By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-record References: [otrme](http://otrme.com/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/66321729) In an effort to keep your computer communications private, Lamplighter Games has developed a browser application called 'Off the Record.' Mimicking the popular mobile application '[SnapChat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-4),' the app allows you to send messages or pictures that can only be viewed for 5 seconds. After that, it's gone forever. The developers of Off the Record were inspired by SnapChat and originally called the application 'ChapSnat.' The co-founder of Lamplighter Games noted that "We both love using Snapchat, so we thought it would be fun to put Snapchat in the browser." During a [TechCrunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-launches) Hackathon, the computer-based messaging app was created. Since then, the company has developed it into a full product offering. Currently, Off the Record only works on Google Chrome and Yammer. However, the group plans to extent it to Internet Explorer and Mozilla FireFox. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temporary Message Apps:** The trend of temporary message apps is growing in popularity, providing opportunities for businesses to develop similar products. - **Private Communications:** Privacy concerns are becoming more prevalent, creating space for businesses to develop innovative solutions to protect data and communications. - **Browser-based Messaging:** The trend of browser-based messaging is growing in popularity, providing opportunities for businesses to develop similar products. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop innovative solutions to address the growing concern around privacy in digital communications. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can leverage the trend of temporary messaging apps by incorporating similar features into their products. - **Messaging:** The messaging industry can explore the potential of browser-based messaging, providing new features and options for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anonymous Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisper-chat.md) - [Private Messaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yapsdotchat.md) - [Encrypted Decentralized Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positiveintentions.md) - [Web-Based Image Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-4.md) - [Anonymous Site Chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webchat.md) - [Anonymous Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shushh.md) - [Private Video Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-sharing1.md) - [Web-Based Snapchat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-for-web.md) - [Screen-Recording Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging-platform.md)