- Aug 24, 2021
YikYak returns after Closure of Four years
YikYak is finally back in action and is available in the app stores in the US. The new owners of the app think that the global community deserves a place to be equal and a place to connect with people nearby.
YikYak enables users to share their thoughts with other users within a 5-mile radius. Users can remark anonymously. The app was first launched in 2013 and had around 200 million active users.
Since it was an anonymous platform, cyberbullies and trolls saw it as an opportunity to spread negative speech. Moreover, Snapchat's entry caught up with YikYak's market share that ultimately led to its closure.
Currently, YikYak is available in the US on iOS. However, other countries and devices will get the app soon.
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