There are a number of apps that kids & teens should avoid due to safety concerns. As always, review any app before allowing your child to use it.
Discord: Age verification is weak. Users can join various servers which often contain adult material.
TikTok: Uses weak age verification & inappropriate comments, content, and language are common. Also, by default, all accounts are set to public so strangers can contact any user.
Likee: Unlike other social platforms, users you cannot make the account private. Age verification is very weak and sexual content and bots are commonplace.
Kik: The app is rated 17+, but there is no age verification. It allows users to contact anyone and send and receive videos/images. Inappropriate sexual content is common.
Tinder: Age verification is weak & helps users find other users in the same geographical area. It allows users to view photos & start messaging other users once both people have "liked" one another.
Grindr: Age verification is weak & helps users find other users in the same geographical area. It allows users to view photos & start messaging other users once both people have "liked" one another.
Snapchat: Users believe that images disappear which encourages inappropriate content, but "Snap" images & videos CAN BE SAVED. Geo-location is also used. Sexting and sexual content is common.
WhatsApp: There is no chat filter available. It also allows users to text other users without parental knowledge. “WhatsApp directories” also commonly have adult content that children can locate.
Whisper: Designed to be anonymous. There is a strong chance of encountering sexual or otherwise inappropriate content due to the anonymous nature of the app. Age verification is weak
Discord: Age verification is weak. Users can join various servers which often contain adult material.
TikTok: Uses weak age verification & inappropriate comments, content, and language are common. Also, by default, all accounts are set to public so strangers can contact any user.
Likee: Unlike other social platforms, users you cannot make the account private. Age verification is very weak and sexual content and bots are commonplace.
Kik: The app is rated 17+, but there is no age verification. It allows users to contact anyone and send and receive videos/images. Inappropriate sexual content is common.
Tinder: Age verification is weak & helps users find other users in the same geographical area. It allows users to view photos & start messaging other users once both people have "liked" one another.
Grindr: Age verification is weak & helps users find other users in the same geographical area. It allows users to view photos & start messaging other users once both people have "liked" one another.
Snapchat: Users believe that images disappear which encourages inappropriate content, but "Snap" images & videos CAN BE SAVED. Geo-location is also used. Sexting and sexual content is common.
WhatsApp: There is no chat filter available. It also allows users to text other users without parental knowledge. “WhatsApp directories” also commonly have adult content that children can locate.
Whisper: Designed to be anonymous. There is a strong chance of encountering sexual or otherwise inappropriate content due to the anonymous nature of the app. Age verification is weak
Discord: Age verification is weak. Users can join various servers which often contain adult material.