Use Kik Messenger on the PC - how it works

Since the Kik Messenger is not bound to a phone number, you can also use the app with an emulator on a PC. We explain how this works in this practical tip.

Kik Messenger - how to use the app on the PC

Since there is no official PC version of the Kik Messenger, you need to use a smartphone emulator. In this guide we use the free BlueStacks emulator. If you have already installed another emulator like AndY, you can use this too. The procedure is similar.

1. Otherwise, download the Android emulator "BlueStacks" and install the program.
2. After installation, restart the computer and open BlueStacks.
3. After you have logged in with your Google account, you can use the store as you would on a smartphone.
4. Search for "Kik" in the Play Store and install Messenger. You can skip payment settings as the app can be used free of charge.
5. After Kik has been installed, you will find the corresponding icon on the home screen. Start the app by clicking on the icon and log in with your user data.
6. After you have solved a captcha, you can use Kik just like on a smartphone.