How to use the Koo app |  6 tips for use

How to use the Koo app | 6 tips for use


Have you installed the Koo app and still don’t know how to use it? Consult a guide with the main features of the social network

The Koo social network is one of the leading alternatives to Twitter🇧🇷 Created in India, it also functions as a microblogging platform, with options to like, comment and share publications, follow people and follow trending topics.



How to use the Koo app |  6 tips for use

If you have created an account on the platform, some questions may arise about how to use the main functions. For this, the canaltech has prepared a guide on the most common features of the social network Koo. Find out what they are!

1. How to post on Koo

Each post on Koo is limited to 500 characters. In addition, your post can be integrated with photos, videos or a survey: another great advantage of the social network is the ability to insert up to 10 images per post.




Learn how to create a publication via Koo (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

Open the app and tap the “+” icon. Then write your text and tap the respective icons to add photos, videos, links or polls. Finally, tap “Publish”.

2. How to schedule publication on Koo

It is also possible to schedule your publications on the social network. In the crafting field, tap the clock icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Then select “Scheduled Koos” and choose a date and time to submit your post.



The social network allows you to schedule publications (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

3. How to interact with a post on Koo

You can interact with each social networking post in three different ways. You can like, comment or share the status. If you opted to Re-Koo, similar to a retweet on Twitter, you can still add an additional comment.



Use the app to share publications (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

4. How to change the language in Koo

The app has a Portuguese version, but you can quickly switch the language. Follow these steps:

  1. Tap your photo to open your profile and tap the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen;
  2. Then tap “Settings”;
  3. Press the “Language” option;
  4. Choose from the available options to apply the change.


Proceed to change the language (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

5. How to use Koo’s feed

On the home screen of the application you can find your personalized feed, divided into three tabs. The first shows all the publications of the profiles and people you follow, while the “People” tab shows the suggested accounts to follow. Finally, the “New” tab displays random profile posts on the network.

Also, the hashtag icon in the application lets you check out the trending topics on the platform. Tap one of the hashtags to see related posts.



Follow trending publications and topics on the net (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

6. How to Send Direct Messages on Koo

After following friends on the social network, it is also possible to chat via direct messages. Tap the mail icon in the app menu to access your chat list. To start a new chat, type the contact’s username in the search and open the message field.

There is also the option to disable direct messages on the platform. To do this, open the conversation list, tap the gear icon and uncheck the corresponding function.

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