Match & Chat works in a similar way to Tinder, matching users by ages, gender etc. App also available through the Kik browser presents users with a list of new users within their age range to chat to. Again, users can easily pretend to be someone else, give a different age on their Kik account etc.

Does Kik monitor your chats?

Kik does not track the content of messages or the phone numbers of users, making it difficult for police to find identifying information in child pornography cases.

Can you chat anonymously on Kik?

How safe is Kik for chatting online? Yes, Kik is as safe to use as many other popular messaging apps. It uses encryption in the transit of messages, so your privacy is protected. Some people feel safer using Kik because it allows users to remain anonymous.