Messaging on Kik. Sending messages on Kik is not rocket science. Tap the speech bubble menu, select a friend, and type your text in the message box. Hit Send once you finish typing and thats it.

Can you text phone numbers on Kik?

- INSTANT: Just start texting any mobile phone number in a phones address book and Kik automatically gets it through. There is no need to request or follow friends, or to figure out who is and isnt on Kik. - UNLIMITED FREE KIK-TO-KIK: Kik users get unlimited, free texting to all Kik users.

What does S stand for in Kik?

When the Message Is Stuck Kik has a straightforward way of letting you know the status of your sent message. If you see the letter “S” next to it, that means your message is still on the Kik server. It is not yet delivered to the recipient.

Is Kik a WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is powered by your mobile number – it requires a working number for activation. Kik, on the other hand, doesnt require a working number and it doesnt require other people to have your number to work. Yet neither chat service can be accessed from desktop; theyre both strictly mobile.

Why would someone use the Kik app?

Kik makes it easier than ever before to keep in touch with your friends and family. Unlike other apps that require you to disclose your phone number, Kik allows you to sign up and send messages with just your email address, which helps maintain your privacy.

What does R mean in Kik?

Finally, the “R” informs you that your contact has opened your message. It means that the message has been pushed to your Kik friends account, but they havent opened the app to receive the message on their actual device. Once they open the app, youll see a solid D and then the R when its been read.

What does the crown on match mean?

Instead of swiping or seeing what events you have in common, using Crown youll get a daily list of 16 potential partners, smartly arranged in pairs. Youll then have to pick which one sounds best until youre down to your last four matches.