Fizz
Watch riskSchool and location-based social app with real-name expectations; moderate risk of unwanted contact and misuse.
Ages 13–15Ages 16+
| Minimum age | 13 |
|---|---|
| Strangers can contact | No |
| Location sharing | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | |
| Parental visibility | Limited |
Fizz is a location and school-based social network where users join private communities (their school or local area) to share content, discover events, and buy/sell items with peers. It emphasizes authentic identity and real-world connection within defined geographic or institutional boundaries. The app includes a marketplace for peer-to-peer transactions.
Privacy & Safety Settings to Check:
- Community Visibility: Confirm your teen has joined only their intended school or local community, not national feeds.
- Profile Visibility: Check whether the profile is set to private or public within the community.
- Message Requests: See if direct messaging is enabled and whether messages from strangers outside your teen's immediate community are filtered.
- Location Sharing: Verify location precision (exact vs. neighborhood-level) in nearby community features.
- Marketplace Privacy: If your teen uses the buy/sell feature, confirm they can hide personal details (phone, address) until a transaction is confirmed.
- Content Blocking: Look for mute, block, or report options for unwanted or inappropriate content.
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