What is Hike Messenger?
Hike Messenger is a free, cross-platform instant messaging application that was launched in December 2012 by Kavin Bharti Mittal. It enables users to exchange messages, photos, videos, stickers, audio clips, contacts and even files up to 100 MB, for free. Some key features of Hike include:
- Cross-platform availability - Hike is available for both Android and iOS devices and also as a Web client.
- Group chats - Allows creating groups with up to 100 participants and seamless conversations.
- Offline messaging - Users can send messages to contacts even without an internet connection.
- Hidden chats - Private, password protected chats that self-destruct automatically after a time set by user.
- Free media sharing - Users can share photos, audio messages, contacts, etc. for free even to non-Hike contacts.
- Pubic groups - Allows users to join groups using a group code without needing an admin's approval.
- News and content - Inbuilt platform for consuming latest news and viral content.
Hike focuses heavily on local language support as well as saving data costs for users. It is popular among youngsters and students due to its modern, fun interface and privacy features.