Kik — Messaging & Chat App

There is nothing more important than connecting with friends and family. However, in the modern world, doing so isn't always easy. With so much technology and personal entertainment at our fingertips and so many of us working remotely, people are spending more time secluded at home than ever before. So, if you aren't seeing your loved ones often enough, how do you stay in touch with them? The answer is simple: You download Kik.

"Stay connected with your community through chat."

Developed by the Canadian company Kik Interactive, the Kik Messaging & Chat App is a free, easy-to-use instant messaging platform for your mobile device. Whether you're looking to connect with friends and family members or you want to meet and chat with some new people, the Kik app is what you need.

Product Features

What sets Kik apart from other instant messengers is the anonymity and ease of signing up. Unlike most similar platforms, registering an account on Kik doesn't require you to provide your mobile phone number. You do, however, need to input your name, email address, and birthday (to verify that you're over 13. In a matter of seconds, you'll be ready to go.

To start having conversations, all you need to do is add your friends' usernames or have them add yours, and you can jump right into one-on-one chats. The chat interface is clean and straightforward, yet it doesn't limit you to only sending text messages. You and your friends can send each other pics, videos, GIFs, and emojis, too. In fact, you can even use the app to snap a photo or record a clip, then send it directly to your chat partner.

"You and your friends can send each other pics, videos, GIFs, and emojis, too."

Want to connect with more friends at once or have a virtual family get-together? No problem. You can create a group chat and get the party started. These group conversations can host up to 50 Kik users at a time. If you'd like to meet new people that share your interests, Kik gives you the option to create or join a public group centered around a specific topic. Before you know it, you'll be chatting with tones of people that share that interest.

Sometimes, you might not find anyone you jive with—we've all been there. If that's the case, you can chat with one of the talkative Kik bots. These bots can make small talk, quiz you, update you on the news, give you life advice, and much more. After a while, you may forget that you aren't talking to a human!

"With Kik, chat one-on-one, in a group, or with a bot!"

The Kik app also has a live-streaming function. Whenever you like, you can start broadcasting live to the world with only the click of a button.