eSAFETY GUIDE

Whisper

13+
Minimum age according to Whisper
13+ Minimum age according to Whisper

What is Whisper?

Whisper is an anonymous messaging app owned by MediaLab.AI. You can use Whisper to post content publicly on the site, join interest groups and send private messages – all without revealing your identity. You are given a random handle (username) when you join, which is only linked to a device. Whisper aims to be an outlet for people to express thoughts and feelings they would not normally reveal.

Posts on the app are called ‘whispers’ and are created by choosing a photo or video, then adding text over the top. Posts can be given ‘likes’, but there are no friend lists or followers and posts can only be searched by group, popularity, location or time. 

Whisper is free to join and use. It earns money from selling advertising content such as sponsored posts, keyword posts and videos, which it shows to users based on their location. Location tracking is turned on by default, but can be disabled in the settings on your device. Whisper promotes its app on Facebook in which case the content and user profiles may no longer be anonymous.

Website: whisper.sh/

Apps: Android

How do people use Whisper?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use anonymous messaging apps like Whisper.

Whisper is used for: anonymous communication, messaging/online chat, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

Key Safety Links

Whisper does not provide specific advice about reporting abuse, deleting data or blocking users.

These links are provided by MediaLab.AI, the owner of Whisper:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn how MediaLab.AI, the owners of Whisper, handles your personal information.
  • Terms of Use
    Understand the terms you agree to by using Whisper.
  • Community Guidelines
    Read the guidelines all users and content must follow on Whisper. 

Last updated: 04/06/2024

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.