List of Social Media Apps
From the big networks to anonymous Q&A apps and "make new friends" chat, this is a working list of social media apps with the iOS bundle IDs and Android packages your MDM needs to block them.
The top three social media apps by App Store rating count in our database
Types of social media apps
Social media is no longer one kind of app. These eight types behave differently, and a good blocklist covers all of them, not only the famous names.
Major networks
Profiles, feeds, groups and messaging in one app.
Facebook, Instagram, XShort video and live
Endless video feeds, live streams and gifts to creators.
TikTok, Likee, BIGO LIVEFriends and photos
Daily photos, home screen widgets, close friend circles.
BeReal, Locket, SnapchatAnonymous Q&A
Messages and questions where the sender stays hidden.
NGL, tellonym, Yik YakMeet new people
Swipe or live chat with strangers to make "friends".
Yubo, Wizz, HoopForums and communities
Threads and comment boards around shared interests.
Reddit, Quora, NextdoorAlternative networks
Decentralized or politically focused feeds.
Bluesky, Mastodon, Truth SocialFan and meme apps
Artist communities, avatar worlds and meme feeds.
Weverse, ZEPETO, 9GAGSocial media apps list with bundle IDs and packages
These are common examples, grouped by type. The full Social Networking category in our blocklists is much longer and is updated monthly, so new apps join the list without you adding them.
| App | Developer | iOS bundle ID | Android package | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major networks | ||||
| Instagram, Inc. | com.burbn.instagram | com.instagram.android | 13+ | |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | com.facebook.Facebook | com.facebook.katana | 13+ | |
| TikTok | TikTok Ltd. | com.zhiliaoapp.musically | com.zhiliaoapp.musically | 13+ |
| Snapchat | Snap, Inc. | com.toyopagroup.picaboo | com.snapchat.android | 13+ |
| X | X Corp. | com.atebits.Tweetie2 | com.twitter.android | 16+ |
| Threads | Instagram, Inc. | com.burbn.barcelona | com.instagram.barcelona | 13+ |
| Pinterest, Inc. | com.pinterest | 12+ | ||
| Tumblr | Tumblr, Inc. | com.tumblr.tumblr | com.tumblr | 13+ |
| LinkedIn Corporation | com.linkedin.LinkedIn | com.linkedin.android | 16+ | |
| Forums and communities | ||||
| REDDIT, INC. | com.reddit.Reddit | com.reddit.frontpage | 18+ | |
| Quora | Quora, Inc. | com.quora.app.mobile | check lookup | 16+ |
| Nextdoor | Nextdoor | com.nextdoor.nextdoor | check lookup | 13+ |
| Clubhouse | Alpha Exploration Co. | co.alphaexploration.clubhouse | check lookup | 13+ |
| Short video and live streaming | ||||
| TikTok Lite | TikTok Ltd. | com.ss.iphone.ugc.tiktok.lite | com.zhiliaoapp.musically.go | 12+ |
| Likee | LIKEME PTE. LTD. | video.like | video.like | 13+ |
| SnackVideo | JOYO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. | com.kwai.bulldog | com.kwai.bulldog | 17+ |
| Kwai | JOYO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. | com.kwai.intl | check lookup | 13+ |
| BIGO LIVE | BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. | sg.bigo.live | sg.bigo.live | 18+ |
| YouNow | YouNow, Inc. | com.younow.YouNowMobile | check lookup | 13+ |
| Clapper | CLAPPER MEDIA GROUP INC. | com.newsclapper.video | com.newsclapper.video | 18+ |
| Friends, photos and lifestyle | ||||
| BeReal | BeReal | AlexisBarreyat.BeReal | com.bereal.ft | 13+ |
| Locket Widget | Locket Labs, Inc. | com.locket.Locket | com.locket.Locket | 13+ |
| Lemon8 | TikTok Ltd. | com.bd.nproject | com.bd.nproject | 13+ |
| rednote | Xingin | com.xingin.discover | check lookup | 13+ |
| Widgetable | Widgetable,Inc. | com.widgetable.theme | check lookup | 13+ |
| Anonymous messages and Q&A | ||||
| NGL | NGL Labs, LLC | fun.ask | check lookup | 18+ |
| tellonym | Callosum Software GmbH | de.tellonym.app | de.tellonym.app | 18+ |
| sendit | iconic hearts holdings, inc. | com.fullsenders.sendit | com.fullsenders.sendit | 13+ |
| Yik Yak | Yik Yak, Inc. | com.yikyak.2 | check lookup | 18+ |
| Jodel | The Jodel Venture GmbH | com.go-tellm.tellm | check lookup | 18+ |
| Meet new people | ||||
| Yubo | Twelve APP | co.yellw.Yellow | co.yellw.yellowapp | 18+ |
| Wizz | VLB | com.vlbapps.wizz | check lookup | 18+ |
| Hoop | Dazz | com.dazz.hoop | com.dazz.hoop | 13+ |
| LMK | LightSpace Inc. | com.lightspace.lmk | com.lightspace.lmk | 16+ |
| purp | PURP TECNOLOGIA LTDA | org.hubolabs.hubo | check lookup | 18+ |
| Alternative and decentralized networks | ||||
| Bluesky | Bluesky PBLLC | xyz.blueskyweb.app | xyz.blueskyweb.app | 16+ |
| Mastodon | Mastodon GmbH | org.joinmastodon.app | check lookup | 16+ |
| Truth Social | T Media Tech LLC | com.tmediatech.truthsocial | check lookup | 18+ |
| GETTR | GETTR USA, Inc | com.gettr.gettr | com.gettr.gettr | 18+ |
| MeWe | Sgrouples, Inc. | com.mewe | com.mewe | 18+ |
| Fan communities, avatars and memes | ||||
| Weverse | WEVERSE COMPANY Inc. | co.benx.weverse | co.benx.weverse | 13+ |
| ZEPETO | NAVER Z Corporation | me.zepeto.main | me.zepeto.main | 13+ |
| iFunny | iFunny Inc. | ru.flysoft.ifunny | check lookup | 18+ |
| 9GAG | 9GAG | com.9gag.ios.mobile | check lookup | 16+ |
| Imgur | Imgur, Inc. | imgurmobile | check lookup | 12+ |
Social media apps parents should know about, and why
Searches for "dangerous social media apps" are really about features. The same feature can appear in many apps, so judge the feature first, then check which apps on your devices have it.
| Feature | Why schools and parents worry | Examples from the list | Control that helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous messages | Hidden senders make bullying hard to trace and easy to repeat. | NGL, tellonym, sendit, Yik Yak | Block the apps; most are 17+ |
| Chat with strangers | Live video and swipe-to-chat connect teens with people they do not know. | Yubo, Wizz, Hoop, LMK | Block by category and by age rating |
| Live streaming with gifts | Viewers can send paid gifts and messages in real time. | BIGO LIVE, YouNow, TikTok LIVE | Block the apps; restrict in-app purchases |
| Location on a map | Friends, and sometimes wider circles, can see where a student is. | Snapchat's map feature | Block the app or turn off location services for it |
| Disappearing messages | Evidence vanishes, which complicates safeguarding reports. | Snapchat | Block on student devices |
| Endless feeds | Short video loops are built to keep users scrolling in class time. | TikTok, Likee, Kwai, SnackVideo | Block during school or entirely |
| Adult content in feeds | Open networks allow mature posts, which is why many are rated 17+. | X, Reddit, Tumblr, 9GAG | Cap apps at a lower age rating |
What social media apps are getting banned?
Bans come from three directions: age laws, government device rules and school phone policies. They change often, so treat this as a snapshot and check the current list for your region.
India blocks TikTok
TikTok was among 59 apps India blocked in June 2020. Our page on government app bans covers the later waves.
Government devices
The US, Canada, the UK, the European Commission, Australia and others removed TikTok from official devices. Some of these rules have since changed.
Australia under 16
Since 10 December 2025, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, Kick and Twitch must keep out users under 16.
Rules keep moving
US federal agencies may again use TikTok after its US joint venture, while many states and schools keep their own limits.
How to block social media apps on iPhone and iPad
There are two very different situations. A school or company device is managed by MDM. A personal iPhone is controlled by its owner or a parent through Screen Time.
Managed iPhone or iPad
- Make sure the device is supervised, through Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager enrollment.
- Import the Social Networking bundle ID list into your MDM's restricted apps setting. Blocked apps cannot open.
- Optionally cap apps by age with the ratingApps restriction. Apple says this key will require supervision in a future release.
- Stop new installs of unlisted apps by limiting the App Store, or move to an allowlist for younger students.
- Replace the list each month so new social apps are covered.
Personal iPhone
- Open Settings, then Screen Time.
- Under App Limits, add a limit and pick the whole Social category, then set a daily time.
- Use Downtime to block social apps at set hours, such as school time or night.
- In Content and Privacy Restrictions, set an app age limit so 17+ apps are hidden.
- To lock a single app behind Face ID, press and hold its icon and choose to require Face ID (iOS 18 and later).
How to block social media apps on Android
Android splits the same way. Managed devices follow MDM policy; personal phones use the owner's own controls, whose names vary by phone maker.
Managed Android Enterprise
- On fully managed devices, approve only the apps you want in Managed Google Play. Social apps are never offered.
- Where users can browse the store, block the Social Networking package list.
- Turn off installs from unknown sources so APK copies of TikTok or Snapchat cannot be sideloaded.
- On personal phones with a work profile, you control only the work side. Use a BYOD app policy for the rest.
Personal Android phone
- Open Settings and find Digital Wellbeing (the name differs on some phones).
- Set an app timer on each social app. When time runs out the app pauses for the day.
- Use bedtime or focus modes to pause social apps on a schedule.
- For a child's phone, Google's own parental controls can approve or block app installs.
How to block social media apps during work hours
For businesses, the question is usually about company phones in shops, warehouses or vehicles. Three approaches cover most cases.
Block outright
On company-owned phones used only for work, block the Social Networking category entirely and allow a short list of work apps. Simplest to explain and to audit.
Schedule it
Some MDMs offer time-based or location-based policies that apply a stricter profile during shifts. Check your current admin console for what yours supports.
Separate it
On personal phones, keep work apps in a work profile or managed apps and leave social media alone. Your policy then sets expectations rather than technical blocks.
Can you block social media apps for free?
For one phone, yes. For a fleet, the controls are free but the upkeep is not. This comparison shows where the time goes.
| Option | Cost | Covers new apps? | Works for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Time or app timers | None | Yes, by Social category on iPhone | One personal device |
| MDM list you type yourself | Staff time | No, until someone adds each ID | Small fleets with few changes |
| Category blocklist file | A plan, see plans | Yes, at each monthly update | Schools, districts and businesses |
| Allowlist only | Staff time | Yes, everything else is blocked | Younger students, kiosks |
Social apps made for younger users
Some social apps target children with moderated video challenges and positive-only feeds. They carry lower age ratings, but they are still social apps, so decide on them deliberately rather than by accident.
| App | Developer | iOS bundle ID | Android package | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zigazoo | Zigazoo | com.zigazoo.zigazoo | com.zigazoo.zigazoo | 9+ |
| Coverstar | Norae Inc. | Norae.Spotlight | check lookup | 9+ |
| Weverse | WEVERSE COMPANY Inc. | co.benx.weverse | co.benx.weverse | 13+ |
Age caps miss these
An age limit of 12+ still lets 4+ and 9+ social apps through. Only a category block or an allowlist covers them.
Moderation varies
Read how each app reviews posts and comments before allowing it, and check what it collects in the store privacy details.
Allow by exception
If a teacher wants one for a class project, approve that single app by ID and keep the rest of the category blocked.
Before you block: a rollout checklist
Blocking social media on a whole fleet affects real people on the first morning. Ten minutes with this list saves a week of tickets.
Prepare
- Agree the policy in writing: which groups, which categories, which hours.
- List exceptions, such as communications staff or a media studies class.
- Decide whether messaging apps are in scope or handled separately.
- Confirm devices are supervised (iOS) or fully managed (Android) where you need hard blocks.
Deploy and check
- Pilot on a small group of devices for a day.
- Tell students, staff and parents what changes and why.
- Assign the profile to the full groups and watch the help desk queue.
- Swap in the new list every month and spot check a few new apps.
Social media apps: common questions
What are the top three social media apps?
By App Store rating count in our database, the three most-rated social media apps are Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, followed by X and Snapchat.
Can you block social media apps on iPhone?
Yes. On a school or company iPhone that is supervised, your MDM blocks social media apps by bundle ID so they cannot open. On a personal iPhone, Screen Time App Limits can limit the whole Social category, and Content and Privacy Restrictions can cap apps by age.
How do I block social media apps on Android?
On managed Android Enterprise devices, approve only the apps you want in Managed Google Play or block social media package names. On personal phones, app timers in Digital Wellbeing limit daily use; menu names vary by phone maker.
What social media apps are getting banned?
Australia's minimum age rules, in force since 10 December 2025, require platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, Kick and Twitch to keep out users under 16.
Government device rules and school phone bans also restrict social apps. Check the current lists, because they change.
How do I block social media apps during work hours?
On company-owned phones the simplest approach is to block the Social Networking category outright and allow a defined work set. Some MDMs offer time-based policies; check your current admin console. On personal phones in a work profile, the company only controls work apps.
Can I block social media apps for free?
Screen Time on iPhone and app timers on Android cost nothing for one device. On a fleet, your MDM can block apps you type in by hand; the cost is keeping that list current as new social apps appear.
Block every social media app, including next month's
The Social Networking blocklist as iOS bundle IDs, Android packages, CSV and import files for Intune, Jamf and other MDMs, updated monthly.
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