BeReal Introduces RealChat, a New Direct Messaging Feature

BeReal, the social media app that prompts users to take a front-and-back camera photo to share with friends, is adding a private messaging feature called RealChat. Users can message one-on-one with friends, send private BeReals, and react with RealMoji. The chat system will launch with blocking and reporting features, and users can delete their own messages. Private messaging is one of the most commonly requested features from users. BeReal has 20 million daily active users and has raised $60 million in a Series B round, but has no ads or paid features yet.