Kik is actually one of the more private communication tools of its kind. It only requires an email address for verification, instead of a phone number. It also does not require verification of names or birthdays (beyond being at least 13 years of age), and much of the information sent over it cannot be traced.

Can someone track me through Kik?

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. But adults can impersonate children on the application, leading to greater risks for children, he said.

How do I look someone up on Kik?

How to Search for Someone on KikType a username in the search field at the top of the screen.When the user youre looking for appears in the list below the search field, tap their username.Tap Start Chatting to send the user a message.

What info can Kik users see?

With a username instead of a phone number, you dont automatically share personal information with others — your chat companions on Kik can only see your display name, username, and profile picture. They cant see your email address, phone number, or birthday, though within a Kik group, everyone can see your username.

Does Kik store IP addresses?

Kik doesnt see or store chat message text in our systems, and we dont ever have access to this information. Available information might include first and last name, email address, IP addresses, account creation date, and device type and manufacturer.

Does Kik keep old messages?

It does not keep your chats and does not store copies of anything you send. The Kik servers just relay the messages. All messages get saved on your phone within the Kik app. If anything happens to your phone or the app is corrupted or deleted, your messages disappear.