BeReal

BeReal is a social media platform based on spontaneity and authenticity. Users receive a notification each day at a random moment, in which they are prompted to stop what they’re doing and take a selfie and a photo of their surroundings in real time. The front and back cameras are utilized to capture the user’s whole current experience. This photo, which is called a “BeReal,” is immediately posted to the user’s feed, where the user can view, react to, and comment on others’ posts too. If a user misses the notification window, which is 2 minutes, they can share a photo (marked as late) at any other point in the day.  

Users must post their own BeReal to view those of their friends. In other words, content on the app can’t be seen unless a teen has an account and has posted their own photo first. 

Common Sense Media’s Recommended Age for Using BeReal: 13+