Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends
High riskA social swiping app where kids meet and chat with strangers worldwide; high contact-risk for younger teens.
Ages 13–15Ages 16+
| Minimum age | 13 |
|---|---|
| Strangers can contact | Yes |
| Location sharing | No |
| Disappearing messages | |
| Parental visibility | Limited |
Yubo is a free social platform designed to help young people meet and make friends around the world. Users swipe to discover peers, filter by interests (gaming, music, sports, etc.), and chat directly with matches. The app emphasizes connecting like-minded people in a "safe" environment, though it functions as a stranger-connection service.
- Chat & Notifications: Review privacy settings to restrict who can message you. Turn off push notifications for new matches to reduce impulse contact.
- Profile & Visibility: Limit what you share in your bio and interests. Avoid including location hints, school name, or real phone numbers.
- Interest Tags: Be cautious about choosing tags that reveal hobbies or habits; interests can help strangers build rapport.
- Blocking & Reporting: Familiarize yourself with how to block, report, and mute inappropriate users.
- Subscription Awareness: Understand that Power Pack and Elite Pack are paid upgrades; review auto-renewal settings in iTunes Account Settings to avoid unwanted charges.
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