Kik is an instant messaging app known for letting users chat without exchanging phone numbers. It was developed by Kik Interactive, Inc., a company founded by University of Waterloo students in 2009. The app was released in October 2010 and quickly amassed a large following, with over one million users in its first two weeks. Kik now has over 300 million users, and teens in the U.S. represent a large percentage of that number.
The app operates solely in English and runs on iOS (8.1+) and Android (4.1+) devices. Kik must be downloaded to a mobile device and does not work in a web browser. Creating an account requires only an email address and password. No phone number is needed, and users select a unique username that can be updated or personalized.
Kik allows for sending and receiving messages, pictures, videos, and even drawings. It also logs IP addresses for location tracking, though it maintains a high level of user anonymity. Users must be at least 13 to register, and the app remains completely free.
If a user decides to leave Kik, they can easily cancel their account using step-by-step instructions available in the provided guide, including contact info for additional help.
kik CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Username
Password
Billing Address
City
State/Province/Region
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Reason for Cancellation
Last 4 Digits of Card
Date of Last Charge
Amount of Last Charge
Login
Follow these steps:
Use your internet browser to visit https://ws.kik.com/deactivate
Now put in your info where it asks for it
Wait until you receive an email from Kik
Follow the prompts in the email to finish deleting your account
