Is it safe?
Plain-English safety checks for popular apps: who owns them, what they collect, whether they're encrypted, and the scams to watch for.
Chat & calls
Social media
- Is Facebook safe? Safe with care
- Is Instagram safe? Safe with care
- Is X (Twitter) safe? Use with caution
- Is TikTok safe? Safe with care
- Is Snapchat safe? Use with caution
- Is Reddit safe? Safe
- Is Threads safe? Safe with care
- Is Bluesky safe? Safe with care
- Is LinkedIn safe? Safe with care
- Is Pinterest safe? Safe
- Is RedNote (Xiaohongshu) safe? Use with caution