App profile

Yik Yak

High risk

Anonymous social network built on location—low moderation and high risk for teens.

Ages 16+

Minimum age	Not specified
Strangers can contact	Yes
Location sharing	Yes
Disappearing messages	No
Parental visibility	Limited

What it actually is

Yik Yak is an anonymous, location-based social app where users post memes, jokes, and thoughts to local communities without revealing their identity. Posts, comments, and direct messages are all anonymous, and users can engage with content and other people in their geographic area.

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Updated June 2026

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