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Messenger Kids

Messenger Kids

The Messaging App for Kids

117K ratings
4949 reviews
#68 in free Social Networking
🌐 Social Networking
📷 Photo & Video
Free

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Released
December 4, 2017
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Developer

Meta Platforms, Inc.
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About

This messaging app is designed for children, offering a safe and controlled environment for them to connect with friends and family. Parents can manage contacts, monitor messages, and set usage limits, while kids enjoy fun filters and creative tools.

✓Parental dashboard for contact management
✓Message monitoring
✓Kid-friendly filters and reactions
✓Creative tools like stickers and drawing
✓Usage limits and bedtime settings
✓No phone number required
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What users say about Messenger Kids

Reviews of Messenger Kids are mostly positive: the Social Networking app is rated 4.3/5 from 117K App Store ratings. What users like most: great for connecting with friends and family, secure and parent-controlled. Top complaints: glitches and bugs with messaging and calling, restrictive parental controls. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great for connecting with friends and family
  • 🔒Secure and parent-controlled
  • 👍Fun filters and stickers
  • 👍Helpful for kids during COVID-19
  • 👍Easy to use and set up

Negative things

  • 🐛Glitches and bugs with messaging and calling
  • 🔒Restrictive parental controls
  • 👎Outdated or limited features
  • 👎Annoying notifications and inability to silence
  • 👎Childish interface for older kids
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What's New in Messenger Kids

332.0

November 4, 2026

Thank you for using Messenger Kids! We are continuously updating and improving the app to make it an even better experience for kids and their families.

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Charts

Top Free

📈 68+9

Social Networking

This app rose +9 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

User reviews

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Yes

I would recommend it to everyone
EPEmory was the first person

Ollie’s messenger app

Super good app for kids
MMikkilala92

Keeping kids safe

Just need to make sure parents keep an eye on but a great app to keep kids together especially if single child!
GGruntly69

Messagei

I would rlly want my kid to have lots of gifys and my kid has made lots of gifys but she can upload them to messages to show her friends.
MMessagei

I love this app

My kids love this app they send texts photos videos and games that they played the one thing my kid doesn’t like is that when they call sometimes it goes off them back on and my kid doesn’t really like it and the other kid doesn’t really care and it’s the app other than that the app is so good like it’s amazing for kids like friends families cousins like it’s so like it’s just an amazing game which you could say app but like other than like everything this app is so good like you could play games videos and everything so you should download this
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to send/receive messages and photos

Bug

Frequent disconnections and 'reconnecting' issues

Bug

Glitches with group calls and games

Bug

Problems with account creation and login

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow customization of chat colors, backgrounds, and emojis

Feature

Add a 'do not disturb' mode

Feature

Increase video recording time limit

Feature

Improve search and contact management

Feature

Integrate with other social platforms like Facebook

Feature

FAQ

Does Messenger Kids have ads?

No, Messenger Kids is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a worry-free experience for children and parents, with no advertisements present.

Is Messenger Kids free to use?

Yes, Messenger Kids is completely free. There are no in-app purchases or hidden costs associated with using the messaging and video calling features.

What age rating is Messenger Kids?

Messenger Kids has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older, with features designed for this age group.

How often is Messenger Kids updated?

The latest version of Messenger Kids is 332.0, last updated on November 4, 2026. Meta Platforms, Inc. regularly works to improve the app.

What devices support Messenger Kids?

Messenger Kids is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. These devices provide the platform for children to connect with their approved contacts.

How do parents manage contacts in Messenger Kids?

Parents can manage their kids' contact list through the Parent Dashboard. When a child blocks a contact, parents are notified, ensuring a secure environment.

What creative features are available in Messenger Kids?

Kids can express themselves with stickers, GIFs, emojis, and drawing tools. Fun filters and sound effects also enhance video chats with friends and family.

Can parents set usage limits for Messenger Kids?

Yes, parents can set usage limits for Messenger Kids, particularly when it's nearing bedtime. This helps ensure a healthy balance between screen time and other activities.