Frequently Asked Questions

BeAnon is an anonymous social chat app that lets people talk privately with new people, stay private, and become friends only when both sides choose.

BeAnon is used for private anonymous conversations, meeting new people safely, and turning anonymous chats into friend connections only when both users choose.

No. BeAnon at beanon.app is an anonymous social chat app. It is built for private chat, safe stranger conversations, and optional friend connections.

BeAnon lets users start anonymous conversations, chat privately, and decide whether to continue as friends. A friend connection happens only when both users choose.

BeAnon is designed to keep conversations private and give users control over when they reveal more about themselves.

Yep — chatting, connecting, and messaging are all free. No hidden fees, no paywalls on the basics.

There are some optional premium features if you want extra perks, billed through Google Play or the App Store. You'll always see the price upfront before anything gets charged.

Yes — BeAnon is strictly 18+. No exceptions. By using the app, you're confirming you're an adult.

Nope — no sign-up, no registration forms, no "verify your email" nonsense. Just open the app and you're in. An anonymous account gets created automatically and tied to your device.

If you want a safety net, you can optionally link a Google account so you can recover your account if you ever switch phones.

100%. We don't ask for your name, phone number, or email. Your account is just a device ID — we literally don't know who you are, and that's the whole point.

The person you're chatting with? They can't see who you are either. You're completely invisible behind your anonymous identity.

As little as humanly possible. Here's the full list:

• Your device ID — so we can create your anonymous account
• Basic app usage data — stuff like crash reports so we can fix bugs
• Your Google email — only if you choose to link it for account recovery

That's it. No name, no phone number, no location history, no contacts, no browsing data. Check our Privacy Policy if you want the full breakdown.

We can see that two anonymous IDs are in a conversation (we need that to route messages), but we have zero idea who either person actually is. And we can't read what you're saying — that's between you two.

Everything is end-to-end encrypted, meaning only you and your chat partner have the keys to unlock your messages.

Absolutely. Every chat on BeAnon is end-to-end encrypted. Only you and the person you're talking to can read them — our team literally cannot see your messages, even if we wanted to.

Media (photos, audio, video) only lives on our servers long enough to get delivered. Once it reaches the other person, it's permanently wiped.

Once a message gets delivered, it's automatically and permanently deleted from our servers. We don't keep copies, we don't archive — it's gone.

If a message can't be delivered right away, it sits in an encrypted queue for a short window, then gets wiped too.

We use end-to-end encryption and follow security best practices to keep your conversations locked down. That said, let's be real — no app on earth can promise 100% bulletproof security against every possible threat.

The best thing you can do? Keep your phone secure — strong lock screen, OS updates installed, the basics. That alone goes a long way in protecting your BeAnon account.

That depends on whether you set up Google account linking beforehand:

• If you linked Google: You're good — just install BeAnon on your new phone, sign in with the same Google account, and everything comes back.
• If you didn't: Unfortunately, we can't help. Since we don't collect any personal info, there's no way for us to prove it's you and give you access back.

Nope. Uninstalling the app doesn't touch your account or data. If you reinstall on the same device, everything comes back exactly how you left it — chats, friends, all of it.

If you actually want your data gone for good, you need to use the Delete Account option in the app (Settings → Delete Account).

It's simple — here's how:

• Open the BeAnon app
• Head to Settings
• Scroll down and tap Delete Account
• Confirm it — and you're done

This wipes everything — chats, friends, history — permanently from our servers. There's no undo button, even if you reinstall.

One thing to know: since your account is anonymous, we can't verify who you are over email. So deletion has to happen from inside the app. Check out our Data Deletion page for the full walkthrough.

Right now, your account lives on one device at a time. You can move it to a new phone if you've linked Google, but using BeAnon on two devices simultaneously isn't supported yet.

Hit the report button right from the chat screen — it's that easy. Our team looks into every report and can restrict or permanently ban the person from the platform.

Since we can't read your encrypted messages, we rely on behavioral signals, metadata, and the details you share in your report to take action. For broader tips, see our guide on how to chat with strangers safely.

We keep it simple — don't be terrible. Here's what will get you banned:

• Nudity, explicit sexual content, or pornography of any kind
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) — absolute zero tolerance
• Harassment, threats, hate speech, or bullying
• Doxxing or leaking someone's private info
• Spam, bots, or automated messaging
• Scams, fraud, or anything illegal
• Promoting terrorism, self-harm, or violence

Break these rules and you'll catch a permanent device-level ban. Serious stuff gets reported straight to law enforcement. See our full Terms of Use.

Yes — just tap the block button on the chat screen. Once you block someone, they're done. No more messages, no more connection requests. Gone.

Premium gives you extra perks and upgrades for those who want more. You'll see exactly what's included and how much it costs inside the app before you commit to anything. The core stuff — chatting and connecting — stays free for everyone.

You cancel through the same place you subscribed:

• Android: Google Play → Account → Subscriptions → BeAnon → Cancel
• iOS: App Store → Account → Subscriptions → BeAnon → Cancel

Just make sure you cancel before your next billing date so you don't get charged again. Subscriptions auto-renew until you turn them off.

Refunds go through Google Play or the App Store — not through us, since they handle all the payments. Reach out to their support team and they'll take care of it.

Just a heads-up: losing your phone, deleting your account, or not being able to use the app doesn't automatically mean you get a refund. Refunds follow the app store's policies and applicable laws.