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Yik Yak

Yik Yak

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52K ratings
494 reviews
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Released
October 19, 2022
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Developer

Yik Yak, Inc.
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About

Connect with local communities anonymously. Share thoughts, jokes, and memes, and engage in direct messages. Express yourself authentically without revealing your identity.

✓Anonymous posting
✓Local community connection
✓Meme creation
✓Joke sharing
✓Direct messaging
✓Authentic self-expression
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What users say about Yik Yak

Reviews of Yik Yak are mostly negative: the Social Networking app is rated 3.9/5 from 52K App Store ratings. What users like most: entertaining and engaging app, sense of community and connection. Top complaints: frequent crashes and loading issues, inconsistent and overly strict moderation. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Entertaining and engaging app
  • 🤝Sense of community and connection
  • 💡Unique concept of anonymous local discussions

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • 🤖Inconsistent and overly strict moderation
  • 💬Rampant bullying, harassment, and toxic behavior
  • 🔒Lack of user safety and accountability
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What's New in Yik Yak

5.8.15

October 27, 2026

Bug Fixes and Improvements

3

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly

Yik Yak Monthly

$2.991 Month
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This app rose +1 position in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Events

Read more about Yak Ball: Campus Showdown
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Yak Ball: Campus Showdown

Grow your blob. Devour rivals. Rep your school.

Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026

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Read more about Campus Kickoff 2026
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Campus Kickoff 2026

Meet your class. Discover your campus.

Aug 21, 2026 — Sep 21, 2026

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User reviews

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New Update

The new update makes chats laggy + the old design was better
Ccults6

Unable to disable games notifications

I finally updated the app and now I get daily games notifications that I have no ability to turn off.
SSadSpaceGuy

Chats too glitchy

The chat update today SUCKS. Every time I press send the keyboard disappears and everything is super glitchy and ugly looking
Uugh.ladybug

Censorship

They’re ok with anything but objective truth. If it doesn’t fit
THEIR agenda, banned. Not
Worth the time.
YDYikyak steals data

No free speech

Extreme censorship and prejudice presented by the admin.
IIbench315lbs
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User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

3 issues

Inability to delete own posts

Bug

Inconsistent application of content filters

Bug

Notifications not linking to correct posts

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to mute or filter specific keywords or users

Feature

Improved notification system and post history tracking

Feature

Expansion of location radius beyond college campuses

Feature

Addition of user profiles and photo/link sharing

Feature

FAQ

What is Yik Yak?

Yik Yak is a social networking application that allows users to connect with their local communities anonymously. It enables the sharing of thoughts, jokes, memes, and direct messages without revealing personal identities.

How does anonymity work on Yik Yak?

All posts, comments, and messages within Yik Yak are anonymous. This feature is designed to encourage users to express themselves authentically and engage freely without the pressure of personal identification.

What kind of content can I share?

You can share a variety of content, including memes, jokes, and personal thoughts. The app also facilitates direct messaging with other users, allowing for private conversations.

Is Yik Yak free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or cosmetic items may be available for purchase.

Who is Yik Yak for?

Yik Yak is designed for individuals who want to connect with people in their immediate vicinity and engage in social interactions anonymously. It's for those who value authentic self-expression within a community setting.