eSAFETY GUIDE

Wizz

13+
Minimum age according to Wizz
13+ Minimum age according to Wizz

What is Wizz? 

Wizz is a social media service targeted at teenagers and young adults that allows you to chat in real time with anyone around the world. The app functions in a similar way to dating apps. You can swipe through profiles that show a person’s photo, first name, age, location and interests. You can then choose to send someone a message or continue swiping left to view more profiles. Wizz is designed to let you chat, alone or in groups, with people who share similar interests to you. 

Wizz uses an external age-verification tool to estimate your age with AI technology when you upload a selfie, so that you are matched with people of a similar age. It also uses an automated moderation system to prevent and remove content that violates its content policy. However, the app can potentially match adults with children and contains content appropriate for mature audiences. 

Additional features are available through a subscription. Wizz contains advertising and is owned by Voodoo, based in France. 

Website: wizzapp.com 
Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app 

How do people use Wizz? 

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

Wizz is used for: content sharing, gaming, in-app purchasing, live streaming, location sharing, messaging/online chat, online dating, online relationships, photo/video sharing and screen capture. 

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone? 

Wizz uses an automated moderation system. You can also block and report someone on Wizz or flag unsuitable or offensive content to be reviewed by the Wizz team using in-app functions. Wizz does not provide information on how to use these safety features. 

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Wizz:

  • Privacy policy
    Understand how Wizz uses your personal information and who it is shared with. 

Key safety links

These links are provided by Wizz:

Last updated: 23/07/2024

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.