Kik Messenger is a social networking and instant messaging app that connects people and enables users to communicate with friends and families. The popular freeware messaging app was originally developed by Kik Interactive, a Canadian based company. It was introduced on October 19, 2010. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices. The mobile phone application allows users to exchange messages, photos, videos, stickers, audio, WebPages, and other content. Kik is highly popular among teenagers, with an estimated 40% of teenage users from the United States alone.




The freeware messaging app is popularly known for its anonymous feature. While similar messaging apps require a registered phone number, Kik Messenger does not necessarily require a contact number. Personal information such as first and last name, date of birth, and email address is requested to sign up at Kik. The app enables users to maintain an anonymous and private presence that is identifiable only through the profile photo and registered user name.

Besides the normal messaging app features, Kik Seuraa introduced a special meet new people feature. The social networking app places users into new chats with other Kik users with similar based interests. Users can also join public groups according to preference and interests. The app also provides bot chats where users can chat with bots seek fashion tips, update news, and more. Kik's chatbots also place users into a chat arena with other people.





The social networking app is often misunderstood for a dating app. However, it performs similar functions to that of any other social media platform or messaging apps. Through features such as joining a public group or meeting new people, users can interact with new people and communicate with them. Besides interacting with friends and families, the Kik app connects people and provides interactive communication. The anonymous feature that eliminates phone numbers enables users to maintain their private presence and confidently communicate and meet new people.