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Kik

THIS APP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

What it is
Kik is a messaging app that allows users to chat and livestream. In the app, people can join group chats or chat one-to-one with people they know or anonymously with strangers. They can also video chat and use built-in apps to play games for example. Kik is a mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

How it works
A user can ‘Meet New People’ to chat with strangers. The live stream section suggests sexually provocative content. Users can also be invited to a Private Group, where they can chat with 99 other people. Users prominently display their other social media links (e.g. Telegram) to encourage connection on other platforms. Users can subscribe to remove adverts.

Parental controls or safety settings available
Kik has no parental controls. Users can:

Decide who can send them chat requests

Prevent other members in a group from sending them direct messages and from using their phone or email address to find them

Block other users

Turn off video autoplay

kik.com

Access parental controls or safety settings here