This is a list of some of the most popular Social Media or Social Networking apps directed mostly at teens. I will regularly update this list with new apps (they appear on a regular basis which makes it difficult for parents to stay current, some of that confusion is intentional). If you have other Social Media apps that you would like added to this list fill out the contact form and let me know.
- After School – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – 5 Reasons Your Kids Shouldn’t Use the After School App
- Amino App – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review – Bark Review
- Ask.fm – Great City Review – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Bitmoji – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Blendr (Badoo) – Common Sense Media Review – Why Parents Should Be Concerned about Blendr – 4 Social Media Apps all Parents Should Know About
- Boo – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Chatroulette – Common Sense Media Review –
- Facebook – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Facebook Messenger Kids –Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Fleek – College kids are obsessed with an X-rated Snapchat Alternative –
- FriendO – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review
- Google Duo – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review
- GroupMe – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Hoop – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Houseparty – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- IMVU – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Instagram – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- LIKEE – Great City Review – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review
- Lipsi – Great City Review – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Live.me App – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Partnership – Smart Social Review
- LMK – Common Sense Media Review
- Marco Polo – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- MeetMe – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Melon – Protect Young Eyes Review
- Monkey – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Musical.ly (now Tik Tok) – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Omegle – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Photo Roulette – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review
- Pinterest – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Polly – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review
- Profoundly – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Secret – Smart Social Review
- ShamChat – The Worst Apps for Kids – 5 Most Dangerous Apps Kids Should Avoid Using
- Slingshot – Common Sense Media Review – Smart Social Review
- Snapchat – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Spot a Friend – Smart Social Review
- Supe – Protect Young Eyes Review
- Tango – Smart Social Review
- TBH (To Be Honest) – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Telegram Messenger – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Tik Tok (formerly Musical.ly) – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Tumblr – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Twenty (formerly Mappen) – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Twitter – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Bark Review – Smart Social Review
- Whisper – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Wishbone – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Yik Yak – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- YOLO – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review – Smart Social Review
- Zello Walkie Talkie – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review
- Zepeto – Common Sense Media Review – Protect Young Eyes Review
- We are a Bark affiliate. Click this link if you are interested in their products. It doesn’t cost you anything and it helps us a little. We recommend their products which can Monitor smartphone activity, Detect potential risks, and Alert you about dangers and other issues. Bark can monitor many of the below social media apps.
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