Kik — Messaging & Chat App

17.12.0.34478

MediaLab AI - Kik

2.76

2,219,795 reviews

100,000,000+
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Free

Messaging App, Chatting App, & Live - Connect with all your friends.

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Kik — Messaging & Chat App blends private messaging, group chats, and live streaming in one place. It commands a global footprint, ranking #4 in COMMUNICATION in FI, #5 in COMMUNICATION in NL, and #6 in COMMUNICATION in SE. With 100,000,000+ total downloads and 110K in the last 30 days, Kik remains a widely used platform for staying connected.

Pros & Cons

All-in-one communications hub including messaging, groups, and live streams
Kik Live provides real-time visibility and interaction within the app
Find-your-people feature helps users discover new friends and communities
Massive global user base supports diverse conversations and topics

Moderate average rating (2.76) suggests room for improvement vs top-rated apps
Less emphasis on video-centric social features compared to some competitors

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About Kik — Messaging & Chat App

Kik — Messaging & Chat App is a communication app developed by MediaLab AI - Kik.

How many times has Kik — Messaging & Chat App been downloaded?

Kik — Messaging & Chat App has been downloaded 190 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 110 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in communication.

What is the rating of Kik — Messaging & Chat App?

Kik — Messaging & Chat App is rated 2.76 out of 5 stars, based on 2.2 million ratings.

Is Kik — Messaging & Chat App free?

Kik — Messaging & Chat App is free to download. The APK download size is 175.83 MB. The latest version available is 17.12.0.34478. The last update was on May 22, 2026.

What are the requirements for Kik — Messaging & Chat App?

Kik — Messaging & Chat App requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play June 2010.

Description

Find your people:
Kik is your place to chat and message with all of your friends and to make new ones, no matter who you are or what device you're using. Chat one-on-one, join a group with like-minded people, or start a group of your own and chat about what matters to you.

Talk about anything:
People around the world connect with Kik to make connections and explore their interests – its a place where you can be comfortable being yourself. With millions chatting and messaging every day, you're certain to find your new favorite friends.

Be live:
Kik is more than just a messaging app and a chat app – it's a place to see and be seen on Kik Live. Become a star or be a fan, there's always something surprising on Kik Live.

All in one place:
Kik is a chat app, a messaging app, a group chat app, a live streaming app, and a find-your-people app.

Recent changes:
Bug fixes and minor improvements

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More data about Kik — Messaging & Chat App

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	190 million
Recent downloads	110 thousand
Rating	2.76 based on 2.2 million ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	17.12.0.34478
APK size	175.8 MB
Number of libraries	110
Designed for Android	7.0+
Maturity	High Maturity
Ads	Contains ads

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Kik — Messaging & Chat App has been downloaded 190 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 3.6 thousand downloads per day.

Changelog of Kik — Messaging & Chat App

May 22, 2026UpdateVersion 17.12.0.34478
May 12, 2026UpdateVersion 17.11.4.34355
May 9, 2026UpdateVersion 17.11.3.34339
Mar 13, 2026UpdateVersion 17.10.2.33986
Dec 16, 2025UpdateVersion 17.8.3.33653

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Developer information for MediaLab AI - Kik

MediaLab AI - Kik

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Comments on Kik — Messaging & Chat App for Android

★★★★☆ Josh Shinn · Apr 24, 2026

The group chats/chatrooms are good but the app is buggy and slow/laggy on my high-end phone

★★★★★ Shan Alimohamed · Feb 12, 2026

Not a bad app, but can you give us the option to restore our chat messages?

★★★★★ Nyambura Waweru · Feb 18, 2026

Four stars because....... Kik jail. Would be really nice if you got rid of that

★☆☆☆☆ Ajala Kings · Dec 16, 2025

If you like talking to AI bots this is the app for you. If you like talking to real people well, you won't find that here. It's all spam accounts. I received 12 spam messages in just 24hrs, not one real chat.

★☆☆☆☆ Rochelle Krampota · Aug 19, 2025

Miss the old version when there weren't lives or ads. Now have issues can't even chat apparently I've used all 15 of my chats when I haven't been on in LONG time or never used them. There is no support button that I have found.

★☆☆☆☆ Minior · Oct 20, 2025

If there were an award for the worst chat app ever, kik would earn 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Google Play Rankings for Kik — Messaging & Chat App

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
4	Finland	Communication	Top Grossing
12	United States	Communication	Top Grossing
10	Canada	Communication	Top Grossing
5	Netherlands	Communication	Top Grossing
5	Norway	Communication	Top Grossing
6	Sweden	Communication	Top Grossing
8	Australia	Communication	Top Grossing
9	Denmark	Communication	Top Grossing
9	United Kingdom	Communication	Top Grossing
23	Germany	Communication	Top Grossing

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Technologies used by Kik — Messaging & Chat App

Kik — Messaging & Chat App is requesting 35 permissions and is using 114 libraries.

35 permissions · 110 libraries

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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad permission set including camera, microphone, location, contacts, storage, and notifications, along with various ad-service and identification permissions. This aligns with Kik's live streaming, messaging, and discovery features. Users are encouraged to review and manage permissions via device settings and Kik’s safety controls to maintain a safe experience.