Whisper app

Whisper is an anonymous social networking app. Users post confessions, either fact or fiction, by super imposing text on a picture. Whisper’s unique selling point is that it is completely anonymous, with users issued a random nickname upon joining. The fact that Whisper has its own gallery of photos and fonts to choose from again helps protect the anonymity of users.

About this app

Ever wondered what the people around you are really thinking?

Whisper is an online community where millions of people around the world share real thoughts, trade advice, and get the inside scoop.

“The experience of spending time on Whisper is unlike any other major social network: It's more raw, more moving...and yes, often more addictive.” - Mashable

Chat directly with other Whisper users - it’s a great way to meet new people.

Join the 30 million+ people who use Whisper every month; it will change the way you see the world.

How TO use

Sharing anonymously

Whisper is essentially an anonymous social media platform for those looking for a way to voice out their thoughts while keeping their identity safe. When you open the app, you get a feed of random posts based on what's popular and new, and those near to your location. You can also create or join groups depending on what interests you.

Tap the + button to create a post aptly called a 'whisper' wherein you can write anything and customize it with different fonts. Change the background by searching the web or upload your own. Anyone who views it can publicly reply via comments or send you a private message directly. Throughout the whole experience, you will use an online handle to interact with others.

Going to message, you can navigate to the Chat section where you can view all your conversations with other people privately or through groups. Now, the platform has raised many concerns over its lack of censorship or moderation for sensitive content that pretty much anyone can see. Also, there have been multiple cases where the platform has been used for something illegal and purposes with ill intent.

Interesting but worrisome

Overall, Whisper has managed to offer something unique and different with its approach to anonymity, essentially letting you say anything you want. However, it has also set itself up to be misused by some individuals and rightfully raises concerns. While a novel idea, it still needs to work on execution and putting up safeguards. Nevertheless, it's still worth checking out.

Features of Whisper

What makes Whisper different from other social networking apps is the fact that users don’t have an identity when using the service. There are no followers, friends or profiles. The app does use people’s locations and allows users to add a school or group but it doesn’t ask for photos or email addresses. Users cannot use the search function to search for other users.

The primary way of communicating with someone on Whisper is by responding to their Whispers. This can be done by sending your own Whisper or through the chat function. It should be noted that it is much more difficult to maintain your anonymity through the chat or private messaging function.

The absence of an identity, above all else, attracts young adults as it gives them a sense of anonymity.

The app allows users to set up a pin accessing the app. This feature is important for preserving anonymity as users don’t have a password for signing into their accounts and instead are automatically signed into the app, once the app is downloaded.

Why teens like Whisper

Some Whispers are hilarious while some make you question your faith in humanity.

The absence of an identity, above all else, attracts young adults as it gives them a sense of anonymity.

Whispers was dubbed as a cross between Twitter and Snapchat so it attracts the audience from both social media platforms.

Users can share intimate secrets without the risk of their personal identity being damaged or put at risk by the secret.

This is a great space where young teens can release their built up emotions as it is completely anonymous so they don’t have to worry about being judged for their own opinions.