MeetMe App Review for Parents
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What is the MeetMe App and how does it work?
MeetMe is a social networking app with the tag line “chat and meet new people” and is designed to facilitate new connections and friendships. This app presents itself as an app for dating purposes and is primarily used among individuals who share common interests or geographical proximity. While MeetMe aims to foster friendships and social interactions, it’s worth noting that like many social networking platforms, it’s important for users to exercise caution and discretion when interacting with new people online.
What do parents need to know about MeetMe App?
Age Rating: 17+
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
Frequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive Themes
Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
Source: App Store
The “Meet” feature enables users to locate others based on location, gender, and sexual orientation. Through the “Chat” function, users can privately message each other, access their photos, and view any posts they’ve made on MeetMe. Users can share pictures, bios, and posts. By default, users’ age and location are visible on their profiles.
Data Privacy Warning
According to the data privacy evaluation of Common Sense Media, the MeetMe app received a ‘Warning’ rating due to the risk of personal information being sold or rented to third parties. You can manage profile visibility on MeetMe by clicking the “Privacy and Content” settings in “me” icon but the default privacy settings are OFF making all your profile content public.
Predator Risk is High
The MeetMe app made it easy for offenders and malicious individuals by gathering users’ “geolocation data,” which was then shared by the company with other users, typically those on mobile devices, allowing them to identify individuals nearby. Despite MeetMe’s claims to screen users for criminal records, the company has faced legal action, accused of facilitating sexual predators in targeting minors. One such incident was reported in 2019, when Deonte Fisher, recently released from prison, swiftly became a top streamer on the Meetme platform and gained 16,000 fans within weeks.
Is MeetMe Safe for Kids and Teens?
MeetMe may not be safe for kids and teens. Parents should carefully consider the potential risks and keep their kids away from MeetMe app.
How to Block MeetMe App with Mobicip?
1. Install Mobicip Parental Control App on your child’s device. Mobicip works on iOS, Android, Windows, mac and Kindle devices.
2. Add your children and link their devices to your Mobicip Parent Admin portal.
3. In the Parent Admin portal, go to Content > Apps > Blocked Apps
3. Search for ‘MeetMe’ in the Play Store or App Store and add to the blocked apps list.
You’re all set!
