Every feature exists because messaging apps forgot what actually matters. We didn't.
Online, Away, or Offline. Not "last seen 3 days ago." Real, honest presence — the way it was on the early internet, before apps started hiding it from you.
The Ping is pike;'s signature feature. Tap it, their screen shakes, and they hear a sound that's the same for everyone — it can't be changed or silenced on its own. It's a vibe, not a notification.
Set your display name to anything — emojis, spaces, mixed colours, split by letter. No one can rename you. You are added by user code, not phone number, so people see the name you chose — not a number, not whatever they saved you as.
Switch the entire app to match your vibe. Blue is the default, but Pro users can choose from nine carefully designed themes — every element updates to match, from the sidebar to your chat bubbles.
A native Mac and Windows app is coming. Same account, all your chats, running in the dock — no browser tab needed. Real notifications, real presence, same experience.
Free forever. No credit card. No tricks.