Wire
Wire Swiss GmbH
Wire is a secure messenger with end-to-end encryption, offering text, voice and video chats as well as file sharing. The platform targets both private users and businesses.
Which child are you assessing?
Not recommended
Direct contact with strangers — clear parental rules recommended.
Why NUNIVIA rates additionally
Official labels (USK, PEGI) primarily refer to content such as violence or language. Purchase pressure, loot boxes, addictive mechanics and manipulative UI designs (dark patterns) have only been gradually included since 2023 — older ratings do not yet fully reflect this. NUNIVIA therefore additionally evaluates real everyday risks, including UI tricks such as countdown timers, virtual currencies, FOMO events and hidden decline options.
Assessment for messenger app
Wire complies with GDPR requirements and does not serve ads or share data with third parties.
Age limits at a glance
Three different age limits apply to this service, each with a different legal effect.
| Age limit | Legal basis | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| 16+Terms of service age | Contract law | Provider terms of use — no real age verification; parents bear responsibility. |
| 16+GDPR threshold | Art. 8 GDPR | Data protection consent — parents implicitly consent to the provider's data processing. |
Parents who allow under-16s to use this service implicitly consent to the provider's data processing — including all contacts stored on the device.
What matters
Stranger contact
Contact with unknown persons possible
Voice chat
Voice communication with other users possible
Chat
Communication with other users possible
Not present: In-app purchases, User content, Tracking, Ads, Violence, Addictive design
Understanding store ratings
App Store
12+
Google Play
USK 0
Normalized risk score: 0 = lowest risk, 100 = highest risk. NUNIVIA weights App Store (55%) and Google Play (45%).
What you get after signing up
Companion guide
First steps + agreements for your home
Practical tips
What you should set up on the technical side
Conversation starters
Ready-made openers for difficult moments
Safe alternatives
Games with lower risk
Unlock companion guide & tips
Free — unlock once for all games.
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