Candid offers a unique platform for receiving honest, anonymous messages. It provides a personal space where users can share a single link to collect feedback, thoughts, or questions from anyone, without requiring them to sign in. The system ensures privacy by not tracking senders or their identities, and there's no feed to scroll through, promoting a calmer user experience. Messages are organized in a straightforward inbox, allowing users to manage them at their own pace. Users have the control to answer messages, publish selected ones to a public wall, or keep all communications private. Key features include truly anonymous messaging, a calm and organized inbox, user control over message pausing and deletion, custom prompt options, a public wall for sharing answered messages, and a commitment to data privacy. The platform is free to use and takes only a few seconds to set up.
- Truly anonymous: Senders do not need an account, and no identity is attached to messages.
- Calm inbox: Filter messages by unread, favorites, and answered status, without an infinite feed.
- User control: Pause message reception or delete messages instantly.
- Custom prompts: Set specific questions for senders to answer.
- Public wall: Option to publish answered messages to a shareable page.
- Data ownership: All data is private by default, with users deciding what to make public.
How it works:
- Claim your link: Pick a username to get a shareable profile link.
- Share it anywhere: Distribute your link across social media bios, stories, or chats.
- Read & reply: Review messages, answer your favorites, and choose whether to publish them.
Get started by claiming your link and begin collecting honest, anonymous messages.