Parents have oversight and control, with requirements about identity verification and approval of contacts. It was initially launched for iPad tablets with the iOS operating system in the United States only, though later support for iPhone and Android devices was added and it was rolled out in Canada, Peru, and Mexico. Users can register with their first and last names instead of phone numbers. The platform is designed for a young audience as a safer alternative to the Messenger platform. Messenger Kids is a messaging app and platform released by Meta Platforms in December 2017.
