Sites, apps and games we've reviewed so far
Rather than trying to cover every social network out there, we’re focusing on the ones kids use the most.
How we developed this guideShowing 15 of 49 networks
Ask.fm
Ask.fm is a site where you can ask people questions. You can choose to ask them anonymously.
BBM
BlackBerry’s BBM is an instant messaging app. You have your own unique 4 digit PIN and other people can only add you using this.
Bin Weevils
Bin Weevils is an online virtual world where you can play online games, chat with friends, adopt a virtual pet, grow your own garden and watch cartoons.
Chatroulette
Chatroulette is a website which lets you talk to another person anywhere in the world.
Club Penguin
Club Penguin is an online multiplayer game where you can explore a virtual world using a cartoon penguin character.
DeviantArt
DeviantArt is an online community where you can post your art and comment on other people’s work.
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is an app which allows users to communicate with their friends from their Facebook account or phonebook.
Google+
Google+ is a space where you can share photos and videos, instant message or make video-calls.
FMyLife
FMyLife is an online community where you can post a short caption about an unfortunate incident that has happened during your day.
Habbo Hotel
Habbo Hotel is a social network site where you can communicate and interact in a virtual hotel.
Kik
Kik is an instant messaging app which lets you share messages, photos, games and news or organise events.
Snapchat
Snapchat is an app that lets you send a photo or short video to your friends.
YouTube
YouTube is a place to watch, create and share videos. Videos include things like music, animation, online blogs and TV clips.
NSPCC and O2
To children, online life is real life. We've joined forces with O2 to help parents explore and understand online life as kids know it.
About this guide
We worked with over 500 parents and carers, and 1725 young people to review social networks and apps that children use.
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