Anonymous messaging app and website for sending and receiving confidential messages, popular among teenagers and young adults since 2016
Sarahah is an anonymous messaging app and website that allows users to send and receive anonymous messages. It was created in 2016 by Saudi Arabian developer Zain al-Abidin Tawfiq as a simple tool for employees to give anonymous feedback to their employers and coworkers.
The app quickly gained popularity among teenagers and young adults worldwide as a platform to anonymously confess secrets and give peer feedback. At its peak in 2017, Sarahah was one of the most downloaded apps in over 30 countries.
Some key features of Sarahah include:
Sarahah became controversial due to issues around cyberbullying and its potential misuse for harassment. In response, the app added functions to control abuse. However, concerns persisted over the lack of accountability due to its core anonymous messaging function.
While still available and used in certain countries, Sarahah saw usage and popularity drop off significantly starting in 2018. Competitor anonymous messaging apps with better protections emerged to address some of Sarahah's weaknesses.
Here are some alternatives to Sarahah:
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