MeetMe
High RiskMeetMe is designed to help users meet new people nearby. Despite being for adults, many minors use the platform. A ProPublica investigation found the app linked to numerous sexual assault cases involving minors, including rapes and murders.
Remove this app immediately if found on your child's device.
Documented Incidents
Predator ActivityDec 2019
MeetMe Linked to 100+ Sexual Assault Cases
A ProPublica investigation found that MeetMe and related apps were mentioned in over 100 sexual assault cases nationwide, including cases involving minors as young as 11.
Source: ProPublicaApp Information
Age Rating
17+Platforms
iOSAndroid
Last updated: 7/20/2026
Key Risks
- •Location-based matching with strangers
- •Live streaming features
- •No real age verification
- •Documented in multiple sexual assault cases
- •Adults seeking minors use the platform
- •In-app currency system encourages engagement
Warning Signs
- •App icon is blue speech bubbles
- •Child discussing meeting people from the app
- •Location services frequently enabled
- •Receiving gifts or money from unknown contacts
What Parents Can Do
- ✓Remove immediately
- ✓Contact authorities if child met anyone in person
- ✓Review all app contacts
- ✓Block similar dating/meeting apps