Gabb Messenger
Safer messaging for kids.™
Real connection for kids & peace for parents.
Gabb Messenger is included on Gabb Watches and Gabb Phones. Its smart filtration and alerts are linked to the MyGabb parental control app to help parents and kids have important conversations and grow independence.
The Highlights
A messenger for kids with built-in safeguards.
Gabb Messenger gives kids freedom to chat and have fun while smart safeguards work quietly behind the scenes.
Video calling with less risk.
Connect face-to-face with parent-approved contacts. Enjoy safer calls that end automatically and alert parents if nudity is detected.1
Messaging that’s less toxic.
Potentially concerning messages are flagged to help reduce risky content and alert parents when their help might be needed.2
Contacts parents trust.
Gabb Phones can be set to parent-approved contacts only—just like the Gabb Watch does by default.
Simpler parental controls.
Manage Gabb Messenger, Watch, and Phone parental controls all in one place—the MyGabb app.
Safer video calls designed for kids.
Gabb Messenger makes it easy for kids to connect face-to-face with friends and family—while giving parents more control.
- Disable video calling anytime
- Video calls limited to approved contacts
- If nudity is detected, calls end automatically and alert parents
- No group calls or unknown callers
- Encrypted for added privacy
- No third-party ads
Help kids connect with less stress.
Gabb Messenger rejects the noise and fake connection of social media and helps kids focus on real connection with friends and family they actually know.2
Plus, Gabb Messenger helps parents have important conversations with kids through alerts sent to MyGabb, the parental control app.
A messenger that looks out for kids.
Smart message monitoring alerts parents to potentially concerning content to help them stay informed and involved.
Parents can also check out our helpful articles on teen slang.
Group chats. Not group chaos.
Kids can connect with more friends at once and parents don’t have to worry about surprise guests. Plus, group chats are monitored to alert parents when something needs their attention.2
Worried about bullying? We’ve got articles to help you start the conversation.
Sharing. Not oversharing.
Kids get to express themselves through photos and videos, with parental alerts that support thoughtful sharing.2
When typing isn’t easy, voice is.
If kids aren’t ready to text or just want to express themselves differently, they can send audio messages or use speech-to-text.
More than words.
Emojis are a second language—and some are less innocent than they appear. Gabb Messenger flags emojis that may signal something more, so you can stay in the know.2
Not fluent in emoji? Check out our emoji guides.
Fun content for kids, algorithm-free.
Gabb Messenger Channels deliver curated content for kids—without the rabbit holes or risks of the internet or social media.
A daily dose of cool, curious facts for kids who love to learn.
Fresh wallpapers kids can set right from the app.
Short, uplifting messages to start the day right.
Tips, tricks, and fun facts for budding photographers.
The latest artists and featured playlists from Gabb Music.
News, tips, and updates from Gabb Messenger.
Parent Discussion Guide
Why kids need a safer messenger app.
Kids are more likely to embrace limits when they understand the reason behind them.
Gabb encourages you to talk with your kids about why many messenger apps weren’t designed with them in mind—and the real risks that come with that:
- Exposure to explicit content
- Contact from strangers
- Harmful links and scams
Having that conversation builds trust. Gabb backs you up by giving kids the freedom to stay connected while alerting you to potentially harmful messages, so you can step in when it matters.
Connect with like-minded parents navigating the same conversations in the Gabb Parent Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can my child message anyone?
On Gabb Watch, messaging is limited to parent-approved contacts by default. On Gabb Phone, kids manage their own contacts by default—but parents can turn on contact approval anytime through MyGabb.
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How does message monitoring work?
Gabb Messenger uses smart filtering to alert parents to potentially concerning messages and help them stay informed.
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Are video calls safer with Gabb?
Yes. Video calls are limited to approved contacts only—and every contact has to be personally invited and verified before they can connect. No strangers, no public access. All video calls are also monitored for nudity. If nudity is detected, the call ends automatically, video calling is disabled, and parents receive an alert with a blurred image to review. Parents decide when—or whether—to re-enable it. Video calling is on by default, but parents can turn it off entirely at any time.
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Does Gabb Messenger include social media?
No. Gabb Messenger is built for direct messaging only—no feeds, no followers, no social media.
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Does Gabb Messenger have parental controls?
Yes, Gabb Messenger is managed by the MyGabb parental control app. Learn more