Kik — Messaging & Chat App

Kik — Messaging & Chat App
Kik — Messaging & Chat App
Developer: MediaLab AI -
Category: Communication
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185.2M installs
2.4M ratings
MAU not available
$500K+ monthly revenue est.
IAP 41% · Ad 59%
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Monthly +2.6M
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Kik — Messaging & Chat App Summary

Kik — Messaging & Chat App is a ad-supported, with in-app purchases Android app in Communication by MediaLab AI - Kik. Released in Jun 2010 (15 years ago). It has about 185.2M+ installs and 2.4M ratings with a 2.80★ (poor) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, generates around $500K+ monthly revenue (41% IAP / 59% ads). Store metadata: updated Mar 17, 2026, version 80000955.

Recent activity: -61490273 installs this week (2.6M over 4 weeks) showing exceptional growth , and -1891 new ratings this week View trends →

Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Apr 19, 2026.

Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Mar 17, 2026 (version 80000955).

SDKs, Trackers & Permissions

Kik — Messaging & Chat App was last scanned for SDKs 2026-04-19. Below is the overview of third party companies detected in the app. The full list of raw SDKs, app permissions and unknown SDKs is available here.

AppGoblin saw Kik — Messaging & Chat App uses 15 Ad Networks
company-logos/unity.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Unity
company-logos/fyber.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Fyber
company-logos/amazon.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Amazon Advertisement
company-logos/google.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Google
AppGoblin saw Kik — Messaging & Chat App uses 11 Development Tools
company-logos/jetbrains.com/logo_200x200.jpeg JetBrains
company-logos/reactivex.io/logo_200x200.png ReactiveX
company-logos/unity.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Unity
company-logos/github.com-JakeWharton/logo_460x460.jpeg Jake Wharton
AppGoblin saw Kik — Messaging & Chat App uses 3 Mediation
company-logos/admob.com/logo_200x200.jpeg AdMob
company-logos/applovin.com/logo_200x200.jpeg AppLovin
company-logos/unity.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Unity
AppGoblin saw Kik — Messaging & Chat App uses 3 Business Tools
company-logos/getkeepsafe.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Keepsafe
company-logos/agora.io/logo_200x200.jpeg Agora
company-logos/revenuecat.com/logo_200x200.jpeg RevenueCat
AppGoblin saw Kik — Messaging & Chat App uses 1 Analytics: Attribution
company-logos/branch.io/logo_200x200.jpeg Branch
AppGoblin saw Kik — Messaging & Chat App uses 2 Analytics: Product
company-logos/mixpanel.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Mixpanel
company-logos/firebase.google.com/logo_200x200.png Firebase
App Details
Store ID: kik.android
First Released: 2010-06-25
Store Last Updated: 2026-03-17
In-App Purchases: Yes
Ads: Yes
Website: kik.com
App Store
Crawl Status: Success
AppGoblin First Crawled: 2021-02-06
AppGoblin Last Crawled: 2026-04-20
Ads & App-Ads.txt
Ads.txt Last Crawled: 2025-10-14
Ads.txt Crawl Status: Success
AppGoblin SDK Scans
Successful Last Crawled: 2026-04-19
Last Crawled: 2026-04-19
Last Crawl Status: Success

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Ratings: 2.4M

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App Description

Messaging App, Chatting App, & Live - Connect with all your friends.

Find your people:
Kik is your place to chat and message with all of your friends and to make new ones, no matter who you are or what device you're using. Chat one-on-one, join a group with like-minded people, or start a group of your own and chat about what matters to you.

Talk about anything:
People around the world connect with Kik to make connections and explore their interests – its a place where you can be comfortable being yourself. With millions chatting and messaging every day, you're certain to find your new favorite friends.

Be live:
Kik is more than just a messaging app and a chat app – it's a place to see and be seen on Kik Live. Become a star or be a fan, there's always something surprising on Kik Live.

All in one place:
Kik is a chat app, a messaging app, a group chat app, a live streaming app, and a find-your-people app.