Wizz is a FREE social networking app where people make new friends online. You can download and use this app only if you’re 16+ and above.
When you set up a profile, Wizz automatically takes information based on your profile, including photos, date of birth, and sex.
Once your profile is set up, Wizz will then provide you with a list of relevant friends based on your profile, interests, mutual friends on Facebook, location, sex, and selected age range.
You can then either swipe right to make a match with another user, tap her image to view more, or continue to look to send new friend requests.
The social app, which is free to download, is really easy to use and there is very little effort required to set up your profile.
Users simply go through images to view friends’ suggestions, and with one click they can indicate whether they are interested in another user or not.
How Does Wizz App Work
To join Wizz you must have an email account or phone number. Once your account is set up, you can then choose to widen or limit the criteria for potential friends – you can adjust location (Wizz uses location technology to find other Wizz users near you), sex, and age range.
After your account is created, you can then search, like, or dismiss any potential friend. Wizz notifies users of friends when both users accept each other’s requests.
It then opens up a simple messaging option that allows users to chat, message, or share photos and videos with their friends. Wizz users aren’t notified if another user isn’t interested.
Why is There Age Limit on Wizz App?
To Join Wizz, you must be 16 years or older and capable in your country of residence of entering into a legally binding agreement to use the Wizz Service.”
The EU requires a minimum age of 16 to use social media. So, you’re not allowed to sign up for Wizz if you’re below the age of 16.
Many teens use Wizz for fun and have no intentions of meeting up with a potential match. However, there are some risks of using the app that parents should be aware of.
If you’re a teen and you have an account on Wizz you can see only other Wizz users within the same age group (13 and 17). While adult members who are over 18 can see other members who are also over 18.
Wizz identifies age based on the date of birth given during sign-up. Parents should be aware, however, that there are fake profiles Wizz and it is very easy for people to pretend to be someone else.
It’s possible that your teen might end up matching with a person who is much older than she says she is.
Once you sign-up to Wizz, any Wizz user (within your community 16+) that falls into your selected criteria can see your profile.
It is a good idea to limit the amount of information you share on your profile or in one-on-one chats to ensure you avoid any potential risks.
Does Wizz Share Someone’s Location?
Wizz uses GPS/location technology to connect with friends who are near each other. The use of location technology can make it easy for other users to work out exactly where you are located.
To ensure your teen is safe, discuss the dangers of joining a social network at an underage. They might connect and try to hang out in an unsafe place.
Like many other social media platforms that allow messaging between users, cyberbullying can easily occur on Wizz.
Speak to your kids about this and make sure they know what to do if they experience something with which they are not comfortable.
Another reason for Wizz’s age limit of 16+ years is the issue of inappropriate content. The messaging function in the app allows members to chat, and send photos or videos once they have matched.
A teen might not aware of the risks of sharing images/videos online. It’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security when messages are private.
Young people need to remember that it’s very easy to copy digital photos, even from within private messaging conversations.
How to Report An Underage User on Wizz?
You can report someone who is not up to the 16 years age limit by going to their profile, selecting the menu, and selecting report. Wizz recommends reporting users in the following circumstances:
- Asking you for money or donations
- Anyone that looks like they could be under the age of 13
- Users sending harassing or offensive messages
- Spam or solicitation, such as attempts to sell products or services.
- Users behaving inappropriately after meeting in person
- Fake profiles.