Disappearing messages
Messages are marked as deleted after being seen and disappear from the chat. No permanent record—the chat that doesn’t stick around.
No Trace Chat – The Disappearing Messages App That Leaves No Trace
Private chat by code. No signup, no phone number. Messages vanish after read. End-to-end encrypted—create a room, share a code, you’re in.
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Features
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Code-based rooms
Share a code or QR; only people with the code can join. No accounts, no profiles, no sign-up. Create or join in seconds.
End-to-end encrypted chat
Private and secure. Your conversations are encrypted; we don’t store messages after they’re read.
No signup chat app
No email, no phone number, no trace. Create a room or scan a QR to join—that’s it.
Screenshot protection
Extra layer so sensitive chats stay off the screen. Part of a true private messaging experience.
No push notifications
We don’t send notifications, so your usage stays as private as possible. You check when you want.
Self-destructing messages
Seen and delete—messages disappear after read. Vanishing messages app for conversations that shouldn’t stick around.
QR code chat & code based chat
Join with a code or scan a QR. Quick code review with a colleague, team standup, or one-off private chat.
How it works
Create or join a room
Create a room with a unique code or scan a QR code to join someone else’s. No account, no sign-up.
Chat privately
Send messages in an end-to-end encrypted chat. Only people with the code can see the conversation.
Messages disappear
After messages are read, they’re marked as deleted and vanish—no paper trail, no trace.
Perfect for you
No Trace Chat is the ideal disappearing messages app app for anyone who wants a fast, reliable tool on Android.
No Trace Chat is a disappearing messages app: private chat by code, no account. Create a room, share a code or QR, messages vanish after read. End-to-end encrypted, no phone number needed.
Whether you need it for work, travel, or daily use, No Trace Chat delivers a simple experience with no clutter.
No Trace Chat is a disappearing messages app built for people who want private chat without leaving a trace. You share a code or scan a QR—no sign-up, no email, no phone number. Messages are marked as deleted after they’re seen and disappear from the chat, so nothing stays behind. It’s an end-to-end encrypted, code-based private chat that works as a secret chat app and private messaging app in one: create a room, share the code, and you’re in.
Use it for the conversations that shouldn’t stick around: quick code review with a colleague, sensitive work chat that shouldn’t live in email, interview prep or feedback you want off the record, or sharing something private with a friend. No account, no history, just a code. Team standups, one-off decisions with a co-founder, or the link or idea you want to send without leaving a trace. Self-destructing messages and vanishing messages app behavior are at the core—we don’t store your messages after they’re read.
Why choose a disappearing messages app like No Trace Chat?
A disappearing messages app gives you private conversations that don’t pile up. No Trace Chat goes further: it’s a no signup chat app and chat without phone number. You create a room with a unique code or scan a QR code to join—so it works as a QR code chat app and code based chat in one. Only people with the code can join; there are no accounts or profiles to leak.
Messages are end-to-end encrypted and treated as deleted after read. That’s message auto delete by design: once seen, they disappear from the chat. You get screenshot protection as an extra layer so sensitive chats stay off the screen, and we don’t send push notifications—your usage stays as private as possible. Whether you want an encrypted chat app, a secret chat app, or a private messaging app that doesn’t need your phone number, No Trace Chat is built for that.
End-to-end encrypted chat and code-based rooms
No Trace Chat is an end-to-end encrypted chat app. Your conversations are encrypted; we don’t store them after they’re read. Entry is code based: share a code or QR, and only people who have it can join. No email, no phone number, no sign-up—so it’s a true no signup chat app and chat without phone number. Create a room in seconds, share the code with whoever you want in the conversation, and they scan or type the code to join. It’s ideal for private messaging, quick code based chat with teammates, or QR code chat when you’re in the same room.
Self destructing messages and vanishing messages are default: after messages are read, they’re marked as deleted and disappear. There’s no “delete for everyone” button to remember—it’s built-in message auto delete. Combined with screenshot protection and no push notifications, you get an encrypted chat app and lock screen chat app–friendly experience that keeps usage private.
Private messaging without signup or phone number
If you want a private messaging app that doesn’t ask for your phone number or an account, No Trace Chat fits. It’s a no signup chat app: create or join a room with a code or QR, and you’re in. That makes it a chat without phone number and a QR code chat app for meetups, interviews, or one-off secure conversations. Disappearing messages mean the chat doesn’t stick around—vanishing messages app behavior with message auto delete after read.
We don’t store your messages after they’re read. Code-based entry means only people you share the code with can join. No account means no profile to leak. It’s the private chat and disappearing messages experience many look for—without the complexity. Best for private conversations, code sharing with teammates, quick secure chats, and anyone who wants a private messenger without an account.
Screenshot protection and no notifications
No Trace Chat includes screenshot protection so sensitive chats stay off the screen where possible, and we don’t send push notifications—you check when you want, so your usage stays as private as possible. Create a room, share the code, chat—then it’s gone. No trace. No account. Just you and who you invite.
If you want one disappearing messages app that combines private chat by code, end-to-end encrypted messaging, and vanishing messages with no sign-up—No Trace Chat is built for that. Download on Google Play and the App Store and start a private room in seconds.
No Trace Chat is designed for privacy. We don't collect or share your personal data with third parties. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and treated as deleted after read. No data collected for advertising or tracking.
The app requests only the permissions needed for core features (e.g. network for messaging, camera for QR scan). You stay in control; we don’t store your messages after they’re read.
Frequently asked questions
- Do disappearing messages really disappear after reading?
- Yes. In No Trace Chat, messages are marked as deleted after they’re seen and disappear from the chat. We don’t store your messages after they’re read, so there’s no permanent record on our side. It’s a true disappearing messages app—the chat doesn’t stick around.
- Is No Trace Chat end-to-end encrypted?
- Yes. No Trace Chat is end-to-end encrypted. Your conversations are private and secure; only you and the people in the room can read them. We don’t store messages after they’re read.
- Can I use a chat app without a phone number or account?
- Yes. No Trace Chat is a no signup chat app. You don’t need a phone number, email, or account. Create a room with a unique code or scan a QR code to join—you’re in within seconds. It’s chat without phone number, by design.
- Can someone screenshot disappearing messages?
- Screenshots are possible on any device, but No Trace Chat includes screenshot protection as an extra layer to help keep sensitive chats off the screen. We also don’t store messages after read, so there’s no server-side record.
- How do I join a private chat using a secret code?
- The person who created the room shares the code with you (or a QR code). Open No Trace Chat, tap to join, and enter the code or scan the QR. Only people with the code can join—it’s a code based chat and secret chat app in one.
- How do I scan a QR code to join a chat?
- Open No Trace Chat and choose to join a room. Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code the other person shows you. You’ll join the room instantly—no account or phone number needed. It’s a simple QR code chat app flow.
- Does a chat app work offline and send later?
- No Trace Chat works when you’re online. Messages are delivered when the recipient is connected. For offline messaging app–style use, we focus on private, code-based rooms and disappearing messages rather than offline queueing.
- How do I delete messages for everyone after they’re seen?
- In No Trace Chat, messages are automatically marked as deleted after they’re read—they disappear from the chat for everyone. You don’t have to tap anything; it’s built-in message auto delete so nothing stays behind.
- Is No Trace Chat free to use?
- Yes. No Trace Chat is free to download and use on Android and iOS. You can create rooms, invite others by code or QR, and use disappearing messages and end-to-end encrypted chat at no cost. Optional in-app purchases may be available for support.
- How do I restore a lifetime purchase on iPhone/Android?
- On iPhone, make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID you used to buy. Open No Trace Chat, and if the purchase doesn’t restore automatically, check Settings or the in-app restore option. On Android, sign in with the same Google account and use the restore purchases option in the app or Play Store subscription/order history. If it doesn’t restore, contact hello@teamzlab.com with your receipt or order ID.
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- NTC is here — chat that leaves no trace.
- Private by design — End-to-end encrypted. Messages disappear after they’re seen.
- No accounts — Join with a code or scan a QR. No email, no phone, no tracking.
- No notifications — You check when you want. We don’t ping you or store your habits.
- Screenshot protection — Extra layer so sensitive chats stay off the screen.
- Create a room, share the code, chat — then it’s gone.
- No Trace Chat. Your first truly disposable chat.
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