Chrome disables extensions in incognito by default. Zumie works in incognito with a single toggle — record QA tests, client demos, and clean browser sessions without losing any features.
Works in incognito, InPrivate, and all Chromium private modes.
Chrome blocks all extensions in incognito by default. Here's how to enable Zumie in under 30 seconds.
Right-click the Zumie extension icon in your Chrome toolbar and select "Manage extension". Alternatively, go to chrome://extensions and find Zumie in the list.
On the extension details page, find the "Allow in Incognito" toggle and turn it on. Chrome will show a warning — this is normal for all extensions.
Press Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+N (Mac) to open a new incognito window. You'll see the Zumie icon in your toolbar, ready to record.
Click the Zumie icon and hit record — same as in a normal Chrome window. All features work identically: automatic zoom, click highlights, webcam overlay, and local saving.
That's it. No restart needed — Zumie is immediately available in all incognito windows.
Incognito mode gives you a clean browser state — no cookies, no cached data, no autofill. That makes it essential for testing, demos, and professional recordings.
Test login flows, cookie behavior, and first-visit experiences in a clean browser state. Incognito strips cached data so you see exactly what new users see — and your recording captures it all.
Present your product without bookmarks, autofill suggestions, or browsing history leaking into the recording. Incognito gives you a clean Chrome window for polished, professional demos.
Log into different accounts simultaneously — one in normal Chrome, one in incognito. Record both to compare experiences, verify role-based access, or test multi-tenant setups.
Record clean, distraction-free tutorials that don't expose your personal tabs, bookmarks, or browsing history. Incognito ensures your training videos look professional.
Most screen recorders either don't work in incognito or require cloud uploads. Zumie works locally with full features.
| Feature | Zumie | Cloud Recorders |
|---|---|---|
| Works in incognito mode | requires setup | |
| Records locally (no cloud upload) | ||
| No account needed | ||
| Automatic zoom & cursor follow | ||
| Click & key highlights | ||
| Works offline | ||
| One-time payment (no subscription) | ||
| Tab audio recording | varies |
Chrome warns you when enabling extensions in incognito. Here's why Zumie is safe — your privacy stays fully intact.
Even in incognito, Zumie saves recordings to your device — not to any cloud server. Your incognito browsing stays private.
Zumie doesn't track what you record, which sites you visit, or what appears on screen. No telemetry, no analytics, no data collection.
Zumie records pixels on screen — it doesn't access cookies, browsing history, or form data. Your incognito session's privacy model remains intact.
Recordings are saved as standard MP4/WebM files. They only leave your device if you explicitly share them.
Zumie doesn't reduce functionality in incognito. Every feature works exactly the same as in a normal Chrome window.
Follows your cursor and zooms into clicks automatically.
Beautiful animations on every click and keyboard shortcut.
Gradient backgrounds and a built-in editor with smart zoom.
Yes. Chrome disables extensions in incognito by default, but you can enable specific extensions individually. Go to chrome://extensions, click "Details" on the extension, and toggle "Allow in Incognito". This is a per-extension setting — you choose exactly which extensions have access.
No. Zumie records the visual content on your screen — it doesn't access cookies, browsing history, passwords, or any incognito session data. Recordings are saved locally to your device and never uploaded anywhere. Your incognito privacy model remains fully intact.
Common reasons include QA testing (testing login flows and first-visit experiences in a clean browser state), recording client demos without personal bookmarks or autofill showing, testing multiple accounts simultaneously, and creating training videos with a clean, distraction-free browser.
Yes. Every Zumie feature works identically in incognito: automatic zoom, cursor follow, click highlights, keyboard shortcut overlays, webcam overlay, tab audio recording, and local saving. There are no limitations or reduced functionality.
Zumie only stores the video recording file itself, saved locally on your device. It doesn't store URLs visited, form data entered, cookies, or any other session data. The recording is a video file — nothing more.
Yes. Zumie works in incognito/private mode on any Chromium-based browser that supports Chrome extensions, including Microsoft Edge (InPrivate), Brave (Private Window), Opera, and Vivaldi. The setup process is similar — enable the extension in your browser's private mode settings.
Enable Zumie in incognito with one toggle. Full features, local recording, zero privacy compromise.