# Kid-Safe Photo Networks The PopJam App is Like a Safe Version of Instagram for Kids By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popjam References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/07/instagram-for-kids-photosharing.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/popjam/id694677223?mt=8) Recently there has been some controversy on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas) regarding some questionable photos of exposed body parts, but if you just want to share good clean photos, the PopJam app is a safe place to go. The app is quite Instagram-like, since it's essentially a photo-sharing network where users can upload photos, get followers, interact with one another, apply special effects to images and view content from friends on a feed. PopJam also mixes in some other features, like a [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteit)-like ability to draw on images and poke other users like on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-center). The network was specifically designed as a safe place for those under the age of 13, so parents don't have to worry about them happening upon any inappropriate content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Safe Photo-sharing Apps:** Creating photo-sharing apps specifically designed for kids, with built-in safety features and content moderation, can disrupt the traditional social media landscape. - **Child-friendly Social Networks:** Developing child-friendly social networks with features similar to popular platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, while ensuring a safe environment, presents an opportunity to tap into the growing market of young users. - **Content Moderation for Kids' Apps:** Implementing effective content moderation mechanisms in apps aimed at children can provide a disruptive solution to address concerns regarding the exposure to inappropriate content online. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** The social media industry can explore opportunities in creating safer platforms for children, ensuring age-appropriate content and protecting young users from exposure to inappropriate material. - **Mobile App Development:** There is a significant opportunity for mobile app developers to cater to the needs of young users by designing and building child-friendly photo-sharing apps with strong safety measures. - **Online Safety and Monitoring:** The industry dedicated to online safety and monitoring can innovate by providing specialized solutions for parents and guardians to protect children from inappropriate content on social networks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Image-Based Alternative Social Medias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteit.md) - [Teen Positivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas.md) - [Safety-Oriented Social Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-10.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Gen Z Video Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigazoo.md) - [Parent Photo-Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinybeans-1.md) - [Brick Builder Community Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-play-app.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md) - [Kids Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show.md)