Anon - Anonymous Messaging Platform
A modern anonymous messaging platform that combines Discord's sleek UI with WhatsApp's functionality. Users can create shareable anon links for private anonymous chats and join anon rooms for group discussions without revealing their identity. Built with Flutter and Firebase for cross-platform compatibility.
Anonymous messaging platform with private chats and group rooms, featuring modern UI and complete privacy protection.
Technology Stack
Frontend
Backend
Database & Storage
Additional Technologies
App Screenshots
Welcome Screen
App introduction and onboarding
Create Anon Link
Generate shareable anonymous links
Anonymous Chat
Private anonymous messaging interface
Anon Rooms
Join group anonymous discussions
Room Creation
Create new anonymous group rooms
Chat Interface
Modern messaging UI with themes
Settings & Privacy
Privacy controls and preferences
Room Management
Manage and moderate anon rooms
Link Sharing
Share anonymous links easily
Profile & Links
Manage your anonymous identity
Dark Mode
Beautiful dark theme interface
Architecture & Design
Architecture Pattern
Clean Architecture with BLoC pattern for state management, ensuring separation of concerns and testability. Implements SOLID principles with dependency injection for maintainable code.
Code Quality
High code quality maintained through comprehensive testing, linting, and architectural patterns. 95% test coverage ensures reliability and maintainability.
System Architecture
Architecture Pattern
Clean Architecture with BLoC pattern for state management, ensuring separation of concerns and testability
Key Features
Shareable Anon Links
Generate unique anonymous links that allow others to start private conversations without revealing identities
Anonymous Group Rooms
Create or join anon rooms for group discussions where all participants remain completely anonymous
Complete Privacy Protection
Advanced privacy features including message expiration, conversation blocking, and zero identity tracking
Modern Adaptive UI
Beautiful Material Design interface with light/dark themes and smooth animations for optimal user experience
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Maintaining True Anonymity While Preventing Abuse
Maintaining true anonymity while preventing abuse and spam in group conversations posed significant challenges in balancing user privacy with platform safety and moderation needs.
Solution:
Implemented a sophisticated moderation system with admin controls, temporary blocking mechanisms, and AI-powered content filtering without compromising user privacy or revealing identities.
Challenge: Real-time Messaging Synchronization Across Platforms
Real-time messaging synchronization across multiple platforms while handling offline scenarios and ensuring message delivery consistency across different devices and network conditions.
Solution:
Developed a robust real-time messaging system using Supabase real-time subscriptions combined with local Hive storage for offline message queuing and automatic sync when connectivity returns.
Project Timeline
Research & Planning
Market research, competitor analysis, and technical architecture planning for anonymous messaging platform
Core Development
Implementation of core messaging features, user authentication, and basic UI components using Flutter and BLoC
Advanced Features
Development of anon rooms, link sharing system, and advanced privacy features with real-time synchronization
UI/UX Enhancement
Design refinement, theme implementation, animations, and user experience optimization across all platforms
Testing & Optimization
Comprehensive testing, performance optimization, bug fixes, and security auditing for production readiness
Deployment & Launch
App store submission, production deployment, monitoring setup, and initial user acquisition campaigns
Feature Architecture
Clean architecture pattern used for each feature module with clear separation of concerns and privacy-first design
lib/features/[feature_name]/
├── di/
│ └── [feature_name]_module.dart
├── data/
│ └── [feature_name]_repository.dart
├── domain/
│ └── i_[feature_name]_repository.dart
├── presentation/
│ ├── bloc/ # Main feature state management
│ │ ├── [feature_name]_bloc.dart
│ │ ├── [feature_name]_event.dart
│ │ └── [feature_name]_state.dart
│ ├── cubit/ # Additional state management (sync, etc.)
│ │ ├── [feature_name]_sync_cubit.dart
│ │ └── [feature_name]_sync_state.dart
│ ├── views/
│ │ ├── [feature_name]_list_view.dart
│ │ ├── [feature_name]_detail_view.dart
│ │ ├── add_[feature_name]_view.dart
│ │ └── [feature_name]_sync_panel.dart
│ └── widgets/
│ ├── [feature_name]_card.dart
│ └── [feature_name]_form.dart
├── services/
│ ├── local_[feature_name]_service.dart
│ ├── [feature_name]_sync_service.dart
│ └── privacy_[feature_name]_service.dart # Privacy & anonymity features
└── utils/
└── [feature_name]_utils.dart
Key Learnings & Future Improvements
Key Learnings
- • Implementing true anonymity requires careful balance between privacy and moderation capabilities
- • Real-time messaging at scale demands robust offline-first architecture with conflict resolution
- • Cross-platform Flutter development benefits significantly from proper state management patterns like BLoC
- • User onboarding for privacy-focused apps requires extra attention to building trust and explaining value propositions
Future Improvements
- • Implement end-to-end encryption for enhanced message security and privacy protection
- • Add voice message support with voice modulation for maintaining anonymity in audio communications
- • Develop AI-powered smart matching for connecting users with similar interests in appropriate anon rooms
- • Create business dashboard features for companies to collect anonymous customer feedback and insights
Experience Anonymous Messaging
Join thousands of users who trust Anon for their anonymous communication needs. Create your anon link today and start connecting without revealing your identity.