Recently I've noticed that kik doesn't seem to be working correctly. I can't join groups, it takes ages to send and receive messages and sometimes they don't send at all. I have uninstall and re-installed, cleared the cache etc but nothing seems to work. Can anyone recommend any alternatives?

Discord. Its similar but better in my opinion. More structured groups and way more active.

almost like their online streaming has ruined the messaging!

Yeah, Kik sucks now...I've moved over to Telegram

yeah kik is shit and also no private, which in this day and age is a real bare minimum. I'm on a lot of apps so just hit me up if you want to chat.

How do you find groups on Telegram? I've tried but not successful

Here's one: https://t.me/+oPY42NZf_5Y0MzU0

I thought it was just me. Kik telling me I had messages, but when opening app, nothing new.
I think the comment about the Live stuff has ruined the app, and the advertising is intrusive.
Time for a change, so long as anonymity is still available.

Kik is not anonymous though.