Kik is safe if it is used smartly and in good faith. Its privacy features have made it popular among younger users, but they have also made it attractive to people wishing to use the app in an abusive manner.

Is Kik safe to talk with strangers?

Kik allows absolute strangers gain access to a Kik users inbox. Any of the information provided on the app, is not verified and can be completely false, and give absolutely no lead to who that person behind the app is.

Is Kik full of bots?

Ever since 2017, Kik messenger has been plagued by irrelevant messages distributed by automated bots. In particular, it has seen its public groups assailed by a large number of these bots which infuse it with spam-related content.

Does uninstalling Kik delete messages?

Firstly, uninstalling Kik means you are removing the application from your device. Therefore you can still receive messages on your account depending on the configuration of the system. Messages will be held by the system for a while, lets say 1 week, and if they are undelivered, it will be deleted automatically.