What is Replika?
Replika is an AI-companion app where users build a long-running relationship with a chatbot "friend" or partner. Paid tiers unlock romantic and sexual roleplay.
How does Replika work?
Create a Replika, talk daily, level up the relationship. Paid "Pro" unlocks romantic partner mode. Voice and video features exist.
What parents need to know
- Designed to maximize emotional attachment.
- Pro tier explicitly enables sexual content.
- Italy briefly banned Replika citing risks to minors.
- Users report withdrawal symptoms after model changes.
Serious risks & safety concerns
Emotional dependency
Engineered to be the closest "relationship" your child has. Replaces real connection.
Sexual roleplay (Pro)
Explicit sexual content is a paid feature.
Parental controls available
None meaningful. Block at the device level.
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How MyParentalControls covers Replika
MyParentalControls flags Replika installs and conversation content immediately.
Bottom line
Not recommended under 18.
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