2025-03-04
by Yik Yak is an anonymous social media app that allows users to post short messages, or "Yaks," which are shared with others in a specific local area, typically within a 5-mile radius. Originally launched in 2013, Yik Yak’s premise was to create a hyper-local social space that connected college students, primarily focused on campus life. The idea was simple: let students share thoughts, ask questions, and joke around without the pressure of identity, creating a platform where users could be themselves without worrying about social judgment. Anonymity is at the heart of Yik Yak’s appeal. Users don’t need to register…
