Matching & messaging
Messaging features
Everything you can do in a Kilig chat: text, photos, GIFs, stickers, voice messages, sharing profiles, replies, deleting messages, and read receipts.
Last updated November 8, 2026
Once you match, you can chat as much as you like. Messaging is unlimited on every plan, including Free. Here's everything you can do in a conversation.
At a glance
| Feature | How to use it | Available on |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Type and tap Send | All plans |
| Photos | Tap the photo icon | All plans |
| GIFs and stickers | Tap the GIF or sticker icon | All plans |
| Voice messages (up to 2 minutes) | Press and hold the microphone | All plans |
| Share a profile | ••• on a profile → Share profile | All plans |
| Reply to a message | Swipe right or long-press → Reply | All plans |
| Delete for everyone (within 24 hours) | Long-press → Delete | All plans |
| Read receipts | Shown under your messages | Kilig Plus and Premium |
Send photos
- In a chat, tap the photo icon.
- Choose a photo from your device or take a new one.
- Add a caption if you'd like, then tap Send.
We remove hidden metadata, including GPS location, from every photo you send. Photos are screened by our safety systems, and sexual content is only okay if both of you have clearly agreed to it. See our Community Guidelines.
Send GIFs and stickers
- Tap the GIF or sticker icon next to the message box.
- Browse or search for the one you want.
- Tap it to send.
Send a voice message
Sometimes it's easier to say it out loud. Voice messages can be up to 2 minutes long.
- Press and hold the microphone icon and start talking.
- Release to send.
- To cancel, slide left before releasing.
- To record hands-free, slide up to lock the recording, then tap Send when you're done.
On the web, click the microphone once to start recording and click Send when you're finished. The first time, your device or browser will ask for microphone permission.
Share a profile
You can share a member's profile in any of your conversations, for example to introduce two people you think would get along as friends.
- Open the profile you want to share.
- Tap •••, then Share profile.
- Choose the conversation to share it in.
Shared profiles appear as a card that opens in Kilig. They only show what that member has made visible to everyone.
Reply to a specific message
- On mobile, swipe right on a message, or long-press it and tap Reply.
- On the web, hover over a message and click Reply.
Your reply appears with a preview of the original message, so it's clear what you're responding to.
Delete a message
- Long-press the message (on the web, hover and click •••).
- Tap Delete.
- Choose Delete for everyone or Delete for me.
Delete for everyone is available for 24 hours after you send a message. After that, you can only delete it for yourself. If a message has been reported, our Trust & Safety team can still review it even if it's deleted.
Read receipts
Kilig Plus and Premium members can see Read under their messages once the other person has opened them. Anyone can turn off sending read receipts in Settings → Privacy. If you turn yours off, you won't see other people's read receipts either. See Privacy controls.
Safety in chat
- If our systems spot signs of a possible scam in a conversation, we may show you a safety warning. Take it seriously.
- Never send money or share financial information, no matter the reason.
- To report or block someone, tap ••• in the chat. The conversation is attached to your report automatically.