

But this is also a way for BeReal to keep users in the app longer, and open it more than just once per day when they make their post.īeReal spiked in popularity last year, despite being founded in 2020. Sure, it’s easier to directly chat with a friend in the app if you want to talk to them about their BeReal without making a comment, which all of their other friends can see. The company said in an email to TechCrunch that private messaging is one of the most commonly requested features from users. While users can delete their own messages, that doesn’t mean that the message will disappear from their friends’ apps - but if two people in a chat delete the messages, then BeReal says it will be deleted entirely from their system within 30 days… and if you’re having such top secret conversations on BeReal, you might be better off using an encrypted messaging app anyway. The chat system will also launch with blocking and reporting features. BeReal is working on a chat feature, which will begin with a test among users in Ireland.Īt launch, users will be able to message one on one with friends, send them a private BeReal (no time limit, just a front-back photo) and react with RealMoji (BeReal’s custom emojis).īeReal users can only message each other if they’re already friends on the platform.
