eSAFETY GUIDE

ASKfm

13+
Minimum age according to ASKfm
13+ Minimum age according to ASKfm

What was ASKfm?

ASKfm was a social media service based on asking and answering questions, where posts could be anonymous. You could also create photo polls or perform a ‘shoutout’, where your question was targeted to those located nearby. Participating on the ASKfm platform was incentivised via leader boards and earning ASK coins.

AskFM is longer operating as of 1 December 2024.

Website: ask.fm

How did people use ASKfm?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use anonymous feedback services like ASKfm.

ASKfm was used for: anonymous[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/anonymous], content sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/content-sharing], online relationships[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/online-relationships], photo/video sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/photo-video-sharing] and screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture].

Last updated: 10/12/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.