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Official copy, screenshots, and product details for PrivacyDot, the open-source Windows tray activity indicator.
The short description
PrivacyDot shows detected microphone and camera activity in the Windows tray. Click the dot to see apps grouped by device. Free, MIT-licensed, and telemetry-free.
The fuller picture
PrivacyDot is a free, open-source Windows tray utility for microphone and camera activity. The dot turns green for detected microphone use, orange for camera use, and split green/orange when both are detected. Click it to see detected apps grouped by device. It supports dark and light themes, eight languages, and per-user installation without administrator privileges. Device activity stays on your PC; GitHub is contacted for update checks. Detection is best-effort and varies with Windows and drivers.
Product facts
| Name | PrivacyDot |
|---|---|
| License / price | MIT · Free and open source |
| Platform | Windows desktop; .NET Framework 4.8 |
| Compatibility | Targets Windows 7 SP1 and newer. Per-camera attribution requires Windows 10 1703+; older systems have limited detection. |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Russian |
| Source / releases | GitHub repository · Latest release |
| Contact | privacydot@farflash.com |
Assets
Screenshots show the actual application interface with illustrative app and device data. Retain that context in captions. These assets do not imply an endorsement.
- PrivacyDot logo · PNG
- Application screenshot · dark theme · PNG
- Application screenshot · light theme · PNG
- Landscape launch graphic · 1200 × 630 · PNG
- Square launch graphic · 1080 × 1080 · PNG
- Wide launch banner · 1600 × 900 · PNG
Keep the claims accurate
- Describe detected activity, not a guarantee against hidden recording.
- PrivacyDot reads metadata without recording audio/video. It is not a permission blocker.
- No telemetry or usage uploads; GitHub is contacted for update checks.
- The current v0.3.1 installer is unsigned. Do not imply Store verification or independent certification.
- No ratings, usage figures, awards, or endorsements are supplied.
Product facts reviewed against v0.3.1 on October 21, 2026.