Messenger Kids | The Messaging App For Kids

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The video, voice and messaging app designed for kids to connect with family and friends.

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Safety first.

Messenger Kids is a free and safer app for kids to connect, communicate and play with family and friends.

How it works.

Parents manage.

You manage your child's experience on your Parent Dashboard, including choosing which features they can use and controlling their contact list.

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Account Management

Messenger Kids is managed through a parent's or guardian's Facebook account.

Supervised Friending

Monitor all your kid's friending activities.

Contact Management

You can remove contacts from your child's contact list at any time.

Activity Monitoring

See who your kid is chatting with, and what they've sent and received.

Sleep Mode

Choose which days and times your kid can use the app.

Data Management

Download all your kid's contacts, messages, images and videos.

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Getting started

While kids use Messenger Kids, parents can connect with them using their Messenger app.

Set Up

Create an account for your kid with their name and a picture so others know it's their account.

Connect

Add or invite family and friends to join in on the fun and watch as your kid explores communication and creativity.

Download

Install the Messenger Kids app on your kid’s phone or tablet, and verify the device.

Customize

Use your Parent Dashboard found in your Facebook app to configure settings and shape your kid's ongoing experience.

*Creating a Messenger Kids account will not create a Facebook account for your kid.

What parents want to know.

Does my kid need a Facebook account to use Messenger Kids?

Kids don't need a Facebook account to use Messenger Kids, and creating a Messenger Kids account for your child will not create a Facebook account for them.

What data does Messenger Kids keep?

We collect information such as your child’s name, shared content, contacts and activity in the app, primarily to improve the product experience.

Are there ads in Messenger Kids?

There are no ads in Messenger Kids and no in-app purchases.

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