2024-05-29
In 2013, two college students, Tyler Doll and Brooks Buffington created an app called Yik Yak. The location-based social media app allows users to post short messages that are visible to other users within a given geographic region. Following, these short messages are known as Yaks. Apps like Yik Yak offer anonymity and localized content, which many find intriguing. They target young users who value their privacy and seek a platform to share their candid opinions and experiences without revealing their identity. Despite facing challenges, including shutting down in 2017, Yik Yak came back in 2021 with enhanced user experience while retaining its core values. Keep reading to know more about similar…