eSAFETY GUIDE

ASKfm

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

What is ASKfm?

ASKfm is a social media service based on asking and answering questions, in which posts can be anonymous. Once you create a profile, you can post questions for other members to answer and comment on questions asked by other members. You can also create photo polls, by uploading two images and asking members to choose their favourite, or perform a ‘shoutout’, where your question is targeted to those located nearby. Participating on the ASKfm platform is incentivised via leaderboards and earning ASK coins, which can be exchanged for benefits such as premium backgrounds for your posts.
As a member you can follow other members and locate members you are connected with on other social media services including Facebook and Twitter.

Website: ask.fm
Apps: Android app

How do people use ASKfm?

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

ASKfm is used for: anonymous, content sharing, online relationships, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report content, block someone or disable anonymous posts?

These links are provided by ASKfm:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by ASKfm:

Key safety links

These links are provided by ASKfm:

  • Safety Centre 
    A range of safety information aimed at teenagers, parents and law enforcement. The resources cover using ASKfm, and online etiquette generally, including information on bullying.
  • Help Centre 
    Offers a range of general help, safety and security information, and FAQs about using ASKfm.
  • Terms of Use 
    The terms you agree to when you use ASKfm.
  • Privacy Policy 
    This policy explains how your information is collected, stored and used by ASKfm.

Last updated: 06/06/2024

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 parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.