# Messages & Social Media **URL:** https://forum.kidsecured.com/c/messages-social-media/7.md [Latest](https://forum.kidsecured.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kidsecured.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.kidsecured.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Messages & Social Media category](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-messages-social-media-category/9)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-messages-social-media-category/9 "2026-10-14T12:45:30Z")
Texts, calls and messengers: WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Telegram and Facebook — chats, followers, deleted messages and recovery. --- ## [Is it true that whatsapp can see screenshots I take?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-true-that-whatsapp-can-see-screenshots-i-take/56)
**Author:** [@AnnaHazelBaker](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/AnnaHazelBaker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-true-that-whatsapp-can-see-screenshots-i-take/56 "2026-10-21T22:58:29Z")
I read online that the messaging app can actually access and view the screen captures I take of my chats. I often save conversations with my brother, so can anyone confirm if this happens? --- ## [Has anyone found a working instagram dm viewer free lately?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-found-a-working-instagram-dm-viewer-free-lately/51)
**Author:** [@George1999](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/George1999)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-found-a-working-instagram-dm-viewer-free-lately/51 "2026-10-21T22:43:35Z")
My daughter’s been secretive on her phone lately and I think she’s dm-ing strangers. Every free instagram viewer I tried just pushed surveys or payment. Does anything actually still work? --- ## [Can someone share a phonsee review for parental control?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-someone-share-a-phonsee-review-for-parental-control/86)
**Author:** [@UserCaptain](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/UserCaptain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-someone-share-a-phonsee-review-for-parental-control/86 "2026-10-21T21:57:04Z")
worried about my kid’s phone use lately and need something reliable to check messages and apps without them noticing. tried a few basic trackers but they were too limited or glitchy. anyone tried phonsee and can share ho… --- ## [Anyone have a list of spyic pros and cons for tracking?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/anyone-have-a-list-of-spyic-pros-and-cons-for-tracking/66)
**Author:** [@TylerHughes](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/TylerHughes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/anyone-have-a-list-of-spyic-pros-and-cons-for-tracking/66 "2026-10-21T21:43:14Z")
been trying to keep an eye on my kid’s phone use without them knowing and wondering if this app is actually worth it or if it just causes more headaches than it solves. anyone actually used it and can share real pros and… --- ## [Does anyone know how to share screen iPhone to iPhone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-share-screen-iphone-to-iphone/71)
**Author:** [@resleep](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/resleep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-share-screen-iphone-to-iphone/71 "2026-10-21T21:28:18Z")
I’m trying to show my sister something on my iPhone while she’s using hers, but we’re not in the same place. Is there a way to share my screen live? --- ## [Can anyone explain what's the best screen recorder for mobile phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-anyone-explain-whats-the-best-screen-recorder-for-mobile-phone/50)
**Author:** [@jessica\_oconnor](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/jessica_oconnor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-anyone-explain-whats-the-best-screen-recorder-for-mobile-phone/50 "2026-10-21T16:28:27Z")
I need to record my kid’s gameplay tutorials to share on YouTube. I tried the default one on my phone but it lags and the quality is terrible, does anyone know one that doesn’t slow down the phone? --- ## [Is it true that can pingo see what apps you use on my kid's phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-true-that-can-pingo-see-what-apps-you-use-on-my-kids-phone/54)
**Author:** [@harrison37](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/harrison37)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-true-that-can-pingo-see-what-apps-you-use-on-my-kids-phone/54 "2026-10-21T10:58:29Z")
I read somewhere that the parental control app I put on my son’s phone can actually show which apps he opens and how long he spends on them, is that really true or does it just block stuff? --- ## [Is there a safe way to find instagram account location of my kid?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-there-a-safe-way-to-find-instagram-account-location-of-my-kid/63)
**Author:** [@iamorder](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/iamorder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-there-a-safe-way-to-find-instagram-account-location-of-my-kid/63 "2026-10-21T03:28:24Z")
Before letting my daughter go out this weekend, I’d like to check if her posts reveal any location info. She clams up whenever I ask about her friends. Is there a safe way to look without crossing a line? --- ## [How do I know if someone has disappearing messages on Instagram?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-someone-has-disappearing-messages-on-instagram/31)
**Author:** [@BryanGradyBrown](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/BryanGradyBrown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-someone-has-disappearing-messages-on-instagram/31 "2026-10-20T23:13:20Z")
My ex keeps deleting their messages right after I read them, and I’m wondering if they’ve turned on that disappearing messages feature or if they’re manually deleting everything. Is there a way to tell the difference, or… --- ## [Is blocking TikTok on my son's phone actually possible without him noticing?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-blocking-tiktok-on-my-sons-phone-actually-possible-without-him-noticing/62)
**Author:** [@carterbates193847](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/carterbates193847)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-blocking-tiktok-on-my-sons-phone-actually-possible-without-him-noticing/62 "2026-10-20T21:43:14Z")
My son keeps scrolling through short videos on his phone after bedtime. Is there actually a way to block the app without him realizing I’ve restricted it? --- ## [Has anyone tried instagram old post viewer on their account?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-tried-instagram-old-post-viewer-on-their-account/29)
**Author:** [@lazy\_wizard](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/lazy_wizard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-tried-instagram-old-post-viewer-on-their-account/29 "2026-10-20T05:58:17Z")
I came across an old-post viewer for my social media account and wondered if anyone has actually tried one. Do they really show older posts, or is that claim misleading? --- ## [Has anyone here found honest mlite reviews before installing it?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-here-found-honest-mlite-reviews-before-installing-it/17)
**Author:** [@Logan.7](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Logan.7)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-here-found-honest-mlite-reviews-before-installing-it/17 "2026-10-17T14:58:21Z")
I’ve been looking for unbiased reviews of mlite but most seem fake or too good to be true, has anyone here actually tried it? --- ## [Any app where you can see other peoples texts legally?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/any-app-where-you-can-see-other-peoples-texts-legally/15)
**Author:** [@fiona.1970](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/fiona.1970)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/any-app-where-you-can-see-other-peoples-texts-legally/15 "2026-10-17T04:43:19Z")
I’m curious whether there’s a legal app for viewing someone else’s text messages with their consent, like for family safety or shared devices. Has anyone used something like this and knows what’s actually allowed?