--- title: Snapchat | Infographic by uKnowKids description: Because of Snapchat's “self-destruction” feature, some teens and tweens think it is a safe way to engage in sexting. --- [![uKnowKids - Smart Tools for Digital Parents](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hubfs/weekly-newsletters/logos/uknowkids_logo_400.png?width=400&height=99&name=uknowkids_logo_400.png "uKnowKids - Smart Tools for Digital Parents")](http://www.uknowkids.com) [![uknowkids logo](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-845488548-png/assets/img/ukk_logo.png)](https://www.uknowkids.com) - [Home](https://www.uknowkids.com) - [Features & Pricing](https://www.uknowkids.com/features) - [Resources](https://resources.uknowkids.com) - [Parenting Blog](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog) - [Sign In](https://www.uknowkids.com/signed/) - [Support](https://uknowkids.zendesk.com/account/dropboxes/20288487) # uKnowKids Infographic: Snapchat: You Need to Know About the Teen "Sexting" App ## Snapchat, Defined and Dethroned **What is Snapchat?** Snapchat is a photo sharing application, used *30 million times every day*. The app allows users to send photos to friends, acquaintances or strangers. Significantly, the user can choose how many seconds the sent image will be visible until it “self-destructs.”  Why should you care? 1. Snapchat is wildly popular with teens. 32% of US teens ages 13-17 use Snapchat on mobile phones. 2. Because of the “self-destruction” feature, some teens and tweens think it is a safe way to engage in sexting.  Discover more on the "sexting" app and find out how you can prevent your teens from using Snapchat to sext! ![snapchat infographic](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-419141651.jpg?width=350&name=file-419141651.jpg "snapchat infographic") ### View This Infographic Now! #### About uKnowKids.com #### Digital Parenting Blog #### Our Features & Pricing #### Help & Support Center #### Download Child Apps [![Apple Store Icon](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-407769125-png/COS-images/Available_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US-UK_135x40_0824.png)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uknowmobile/id626100149?mt%3D8&sa=D&usg=ALhdy2_64IWEEAcRehjwqO2vrKfQQtpUtA) [![Android App Icon](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-407780850-png/COS-images/en_app_rgb_wo_45.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uknowkids.android&hl=en) #### Contact Information uKnow.com, Inc. 1400 Key Blvd. Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22209 Follow us at: Copyright © 2013-14 uKnow, Inc. [Terms of Use](https://www.uknowkids.com/terms-service/) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.uknowkids.com/privacy-policy/)