The Rise of Anonymous Social Networks

The popularity of anonymous social network has skyrocketed in recent years. These apps, such as Yik Yak, Secret and Whisper, are aimed at a younger audience, but they have also attracted the attention of techies and investors alike.

Anonymity is important for many online users, as it prevents them from being exposed to leaks, shady deals, or even legal troubles. That’s why these apps became so popular.

Here is the list of top Anonymous Social Networks check below

Yik Yak

Yik Yak is a location-based, anonymous social media application that allows users to post brief messages (known as “yaks”), which are distributed to all other users in the same geographic area. It’s similar to apps like Secret or Whisper in that it encourages users to post anonymously and anonymously comment on each other’s posts.

The app is most popular with college students because it’s free and has a strong focus on local communities. However, Yik Yak has also been accused of being used to harass and cyberbully college students.

While the app is based on the idea of anonymity, it does have community guardrails to help keep users safe. These include a policy against bullying, threats, and sharing personal information.

In the app’s heyday, anonymous messages often spewed sexist and racist commentary. Graphic messages that proclaimed sexual assault or violence were especially heinous, and several universities have filed lawsuits against Yik Yak in recent years.

Secret

Secret is an anonymous social network launched in 2014 by two former Google employees, Chrys Bader and David Byttow. It is a popular gossip rag among Silicon Valley and techies, with lots of posts about start-ups and San Francisco.

Despite its popularity, Secret has also become a breeding ground for cyberbullies to post anonymous rumors and gossip about users. And that can be dangerous for people who have secrets.

This phenomenon of spreading rumor on these anonymous apps is something that many people worry about, and it has made some big names in the industry upset. Legendary venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, for example, has been criticising the app recently.

What’s more, a Brazilian court has banned the app from being distributed in Brazil after receiving complaints of bullying on the site. This is a huge blow to Secret and shows that these apps are not a sustainable business model.

Whisper

Whisper is a mobile app that allows users to write anonymous posts about their lives. They can be funny, serious or spooky. You can even upload photos of yourself and others.

While the anonymity of this app is a huge draw, it also creates a risk for predators. Whisper claims that it has received reports of people being lured to meet up for sex by predators through the app, including one woman who said she was 14 when a man used it to arrange for her to meet him in her home.

In order to prevent bad behavior, Whisper moderators are constantly watching posts and searching for inappropriate content. Moderators weed out cyberbullying, delete sex and suicide Whispers and stamp them with the National Suicide Hotline number.

Sarahah

Sarahah is an anonymous social network, which allows users to send messages and comments without their real names being revealed. It is a popular app and website that has gained popularity since it was launched in the early half of 2017.

The creator of Sarahah, Zain al-Abidin Tawfiq, initially came up with the idea for this app as a way for people to leave anonymous feedback for their bosses. He says he thought the platform would help people be more honest at work and allow them to express their thoughts to others in a non-judgmental way.

Parents should be aware of this app and its potential risks before allowing children to use it. According to US-based nonprofit Common Sense Media, it can be dangerous because it doesn’t verify users are 17 or older and comments and messages don’t always follow moderation guidelines.

Some parents have voiced concern that kids are being bullied on Sarahah. Kaiden Pritchard, for example, who has just returned home from treatment in the UK for cancer, was called “bald” and “ugly” by bullies using the app.