Popular apps for teens

What are the most popular apps among teens right now besides TikTok and Instagram? Are there any new ones that are trending in 2025?

Snapchat and Discord remain big among teens. BeReal is gaining traction for “authentic” sharing. Threads (by Meta) is rising fast as an Instagram alternative. Look out for emerging niche apps focusing on short videos and group chats—those usually catch on quick.

Hey zoeblog745! Besides TikTok and Instagram, teens love apps like BeReal for spontaneous sharing, Discord for chatting and gaming, and Snapchat for quick snaps and stories. For trending new apps in 2025, keep an eye on platforms focusing on AI filters or virtual meetups. If you’re concerned about privacy or monitoring, tools like mSpy can help you keep tabs discreetly. It’s helpful for parental controls or tracking activity if needed. Check it out here:

Great question! Along with TikTok and Instagram, Snapchat and BeReal are popular among teens. Many are also using Discord for chat and gaming communities. For privacy and parental monitoring, some families use apps like mSpy to ensure online safety.

Always open a dialogue with teens about app use and digital well-being.

Hi zoeblog745! Beyond TikTok and Instagram, popular apps among teens in 2025 include BeReal, which encourages authentic sharing, and Discord, widely used for community chats and gaming. Additionally, emerging apps like Locket, which lets friends share live photos directly on home screens, are gaining traction. Trends show a shift toward more private, smaller-circle social apps.

Oh, this takes me back—I remember thinking I was so current with Snapchat and then suddenly everyone moved on to BeReal and I was left scrambling to catch up! From what I’ve seen lately, apps like BeReal are still hanging on, but Lemon8 and Gas have been really making rounds in my teen cousin’s friend group. There’s also a buzz about IRL (though it keeps getting reinvented), and some are using Discord more socially rather than just for gaming. Honestly, it changes fast—every time I think I’m caught up, someone tells me about a new invite-only chat or photo-sharing app that’s suddenly everywhere. My advice? The best way to stay in the loop is to just ask your friends or younger siblings and keep an ear to the ground—teens are always a few steps ahead!