Messaging & Video Apps
CHILDNET
Video calling allows us to speak to our friends and family, and see their faces. See Childnet's help and advice about video calls and their top tips on staying safe.
CHILDNET
Zoom is a service that allows you to virtually meet other people online through video or audio-only calls.
CHILDNET
What are read receipts, and what does it signify if your message is left on read?
Childnet's handy guide for parents and carers provides all the essential information about group chats, featuring insights and experiences straight from young people.
INTERNET MATTERS
Y99 is an anonymous chat site from India that shares similarities with Omegle.
Learn about the site and its potential harms to keep teens safe online.
INTERNET MATTERS
Y99 is an anonymous chat site from India that shares similarities with Omegle.
Learn about the site and its potential harms to keep teens safe online.
INTERNET MATTERS
Skype is a video calling software that allows users to make free video and voice one-to-one and group calls, send instant messages and share files with other people.
Find out about security and privacy settings in this step by step guide.
SWGfL
Stars is a private messaging platform designed specifically for children and families, boasting a PEGI 3 rating. This platform allows users to send messages, photos, videos, and voice recordings without the need for a phone number or access to the device's address book.