What Woven Can and Can't Detect in 2026 Interviews

When you join a remote interview that uses Woven, the platform runs a lightweight client in your browser. It was built to give employers visibility into candidate behavior without being invasive. Below is a plain‑language guide to what the client actually observes, based on publicly documented features and the typical settings you’ll encounter in 2026.

Browser Focus and Tab Activity

Woven’s JavaScript SDK listens for the visibilitychange event. This tells the platform whether the Woven tab is in the foreground. If you switch to another tab or minimize the window, the SDK records a timestamp and sends a "focus lost" flag to the server. The data is stored as a series of intervals, not a continuous video feed.

What this means for you:

• If you open a new tab, Woven will note the exact moment you left the interview tab.
• The platform does not capture the content of the other tab, only the fact that you switched away.
• Some employers configure a tolerance window (e.g., a few seconds) before flagging the event as a potential breach.

Copy‑Paste Monitoring

Woven injects a listener on the paste event for any input field inside the interview interface. When you paste, the client records the length of the pasted text and the field name. The actual clipboard contents are never transmitted.

Implications:

• You can still type normally; keystrokes are not logged.
• Pasting a large block of text (e.g., a whole code snippet) will show up as a single paste event with a size metric.
• This is primarily used to detect candidates who copy answers from external sources.

Screen Sharing and Proctoring

Screen sharing is an optional feature that the interview host can enable. When active, Woven captures the video stream from your screen and streams it to the host’s dashboard. The stream is encrypted end‑to‑end and is not stored unless the host explicitly clicks “record.”

• Live monitoring: The host sees a real‑time view of whatever you display. They can pause the stream, but they cannot rewind unless they start a recording.
• Recording: If the host clicks “record,” the video is saved on Woven’s cloud storage for later review. The recording includes timestamps for any focus‑loss events.

If screen sharing is not turned on, the platform does not capture any visual data from your desktop.

Audio and Video Capture

When a video call is initiated, Woven requests access to your webcam and microphone. The audio/video feed is transmitted to the host in real time. As with screen sharing, recordings are only made if the host clicks the record button. The platform does not retain audio/video locally on your machine after the session ends.

Data Retention and Privacy

Woven’s public privacy notice states that behavioral logs (focus changes, paste events) are kept for a period that varies by employer—typically 30 to 90 days. Recordings, if any, follow the same retention schedule. The data is used solely for assessment purposes and is not shared with third parties.

What Candidates Should Do

1. Stay on the interview tab – Keep the Woven window front‑most. If you need to reference a document, open it in the same tab (e.g., a PDF viewer embedded in the interview page).
2. Avoid large paste operations – Type answers or use short snippets. If you must paste, do it in small chunks and be prepared to explain the source if asked.
3. Know the screen‑share setting – Before the interview starts, confirm whether the host will request screen sharing. If they do, close any unrelated windows.
4. Use offline notes – Write bullet points on paper or in a separate offline app. Woven cannot see paper, and you won’t trigger paste events.
5. Practice aloud – Tools like Call Assistant can help you rehearse answers without needing to type them during the actual interview.

How to Practice This

1. Mock interview with a friend – Run a 30‑minute session using a video call, then switch tabs deliberately to see how it feels.
2. Record your own screen – Use a simple screen recorder to capture a practice interview, then review the timestamps for focus loss.
3. Use a clipboard manager – Paste short phrases into a text editor while timing yourself; notice how the size of each paste would appear to Woven.

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FAQ

• Does Woven log every keystroke? No. It only logs paste events and focus changes. Regular typing is not captured.
• Can I hide a tab from Woven while screen sharing is on? No. The screen‑share stream shows everything on your screen, so any open tab will be visible to the host.
• What happens if I lose internet mid‑interview? The client will attempt to reconnect. Any focus‑loss intervals are logged, but the interview may be paused or ended by the host.
• Is it safe to use a second monitor? Yes, as long as the shared screen (or recorded video) only shows the interview window. Anything on a second monitor that isn’t captured will remain private.