# Privacy-Focused Social Networks The Anomo App Encourages You to Reveal Only What You Want To By Michael Hines | Published 2014-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomo-app References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2014/07/28/anomo-social-network-app/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anomo-meet-new-people/id529027583?mt=8) The Anomo app is for those people who like [social networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozi-private-social-network) but who also like their privacy. Nowadays, privacy and social networking seem mutually exclusive. It's all too easy for anyone to learn anything about you simply by stalking your social media handles. Enter the Anomo app, which makes revealing [private information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle) an option, not a necessity. All users on Anomo start out [anonymous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shushh), with an avatar and a username. Users are matched based on selected interests and also on answers given during group mini games. Once matched, users are free to chat and reveal information about themselves at their leisure, including details such as appearance. The app is available now for free on both Android and iOS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Privacy-focused Social Networks:** An opportunity for social media platforms to prioritize user privacy and provide the option for users to reveal only what they want to. - **Anonymous User Profiles:** A trend towards anonymous user profiles that encourage users to freely engage with others while maintaining their privacy. - **Personalized Matchmaking:** An increasing demand for social networking apps that match users based on selected interests and answers, creating personalized experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** The social media industry can embrace privacy-focused features and develop platforms that allow users to control what information they share. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop innovative solutions that prioritize user privacy and offer anonymous user profiles as a feature. - **Mobile Applications:** Mobile app developers can create personalized matchmaking apps that match users based on their interests and activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Personality-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxser.md) - [Trust-Based Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-connections.md) - [Customizable Friendship-Forging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iradius-networking-app.md) - [Anonymous Kindness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothe1.md) - [Data-Comparing Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutually-app.md) - [Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phori.md) - [Safe Stranger Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisperly-app.md) - [Anonymous Audio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfuse.md)