# Anonymous Avatar Chat Apps The 'Howl' Chat App Helps Users Meet New People Anonymously By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howl-chat-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/howl?utm_campaign=startup-68064&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [howl.chat](https://www.howl.chat/?ref=betalist) The 'Howl' chat app is a fun, interactive new solution for users who are looking for an [alternative way to meet people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely) that doesn't require them to show their face. The platform works with [avatars that users can create](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-avatar-generator) and utilize to chat with others on a wide range of topics without having to reveal their true identity. This allows individuals to communicate openly and not feel nervous about making their identity known to allow for a more open conversation that could lead to lasting friendships. The 'Howl' chat app can also be used with the [iPhone X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-x-galaxy) and up to create facial animations, which will add an enhanced level of personalization for users to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anonymous Avatar Chat:** Opportunity to develop innovative platforms that prioritize privacy and encourage open communication without revealing personal identities. - **Alternative Social Networking:** Potential for creating new social networking platforms that offer anonymity as a selling point, catering to users who prefer not to show their faces. - **Personalized Avatar Experience:** Innovation opportunity to develop chat apps that integrate facial animations for a more immersive and expressive user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Networking:** The social networking industry can explore new avenues by focusing on anonymous avatar chat apps to attract users seeking privacy and open communication. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for mobile app developers to create new chat applications that leverage facial animations and personalized avatars for enhanced user engagement. - **Digital Entertainment:** Innovative platforms that offer anonymous avatar chat can disrupt the digital entertainment industry by providing unique and engaging experiences for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faceless 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymouz.md) - [Anonymous Social Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-wellness1.md) - [Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodyme.md) - [Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phori.md) - [Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoru.md) - [Video Game-Like Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfpchat.md) - [AI Avatar Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-app.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [Visual Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow.md)