Be cautious when using third-party tools that require your BeReal login credentials. Always check reviews on official platforms like the Chrome Web Store Apple App Store

The study highlights that BeReal’s core viewing mechanic—requiring a user to post before they can view their friends' profiles—creates a "disturbance-coping" process. Users often feel pressured to post mundane content just to unlock the ability to view others, which can lead to a cycle of enthusiasm followed by deep cynicism about whether the platform is actually "real".

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: If someone takes a screenshot of your BeReal, you will see a small icon next to your post. To see exactly who took the screenshot, BeReal typically requires you to share your post on another social media platform (like Instagram or X).