In September 2019, Kiks CEO and founder Ted Livingston, announced in a blog post that Kik Messenger would be shut down on 19 October 2019, with over 100 employees laid off. However this decision was later reversed and in October 2019, Medialab acquired Kik Messenger.

Why is Kik Messenger not working?

Restart your device and switch on and off your devices internet connection and then, randomly access any website to ensure that the internet connection is stable and is working properly. Try to force shut the Kik app and re-opening the same again.

What does the S mean in Kik?

Kik has a straightforward way of letting you know the status of your sent message. If you see the letter “S” next to it, that means your message is still on the Kik server. The three dots “…” mean that your message hasnt reached the server and that its somewhere in the Kik message purgatory.

Who is Kik owned by?

Medialab Kik Messenger was acquired by Medialab in October 2019.

What does F mean on Kik?

Abbreviation for as f***. An alternate to really, very, or extremely. Example: Im bored af, someone Kik me. crying.

What does light D mean in Kik?

Next is D for Delivered. This tells you that the Kik server has forwarded your message to the recipient and has been delivered to their phone. A light D means the message has been delivered but the Kik app is not open.