{"id":60298,"date":"2026-07-31T10:48:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/?p=60298"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:49:27","slug":"is-textnow-safe-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/is-textnow-safe-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"A Second Phone Number for Your Teen: Is TextNow Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are hundreds of communication apps available on the Google Play Store or App Store, but one app in particular is getting some attention from kids and teens. That\u2019s TextNow app, which provides users with real phone numbers to make calls and send messages over Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n
As with any app that allows kids to communicate with people online, parents are rightfully wondering, \u201cIs TextNow safe?\u201d This article reviews exactly what TextNow is, how people use it, whether it has safety features, and how parents can keep their kids safe online while also building healthy digital habits.<\/p>\n
Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n
\n
TextNow is a user-friendly app that provides a free phone number in the U.S. or Canada for users to make and receive phone calls and text messages.<\/li>\n
There are no built-in safety features, and messages are not end-to-end encrypted.<\/li>\n
People may want a second phone number for work or to keep their real phone number private when contacting people.<\/li>\n
TextNow offers a free plan with in-app ads and 1 GB of data, or paid subscriptions with unlimited calling and texting, data, and an ad-free experience.<\/li>\n