Apps With Anonymous Messaging - What UK Parents Should Know
Users can send messages or post without anyone knowing who they are.
Why it matters
When the sender is anonymous, cruel messages are easier to send and harder to stop, and children cannot judge who they are really talking to.
What to check
Check whether anonymous questions or posts can be turned off, and make sure your child knows anonymous bullying can still be reported.
Apps with this feature
Features are based on what each of our app guides says. Apps change often, so check the app's own settings too.
Tumblr Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 13+ · We suggest 15+
Anonymous Asks are on by default.
From our Tumblr guide Setting: Anonymous AsksWhere: Account -> Settings -> Blog -> Ask -> Allow anonymous questions
Anonymous Messaging Add-ons: Sendit, YOLO & Tellonym
Official age 13+ · We suggest 16+
Sendit, YOLO, Tellonym, and similar apps let users invite anonymous questions and messages, usually by linking to a Snapchat or Instagram story.
From our Anonymous Add-ons guide Reddit Safety Guide
Official age 13+ · We suggest 16+
Unlike social media, Reddit is primarily anonymous, which changes the risk profile.
From our Reddit guide Kik Messenger Safety Guide
Official age 18+ · We suggest 18+
Kik requires no phone number to register, making it easy to use anonymously.
From our Kik guide NGL Safety Guide for Parents — The Anonymous Question App
Official age 18+ · We suggest 18+
anyone who taps it can send them an anonymous message that appears in the NGL app.
From our NGL guide
Related risk guides
Other features
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.