Replika: AI Companion Chatbot
Replika is an AI-powered conversational companion designed to provide empathetic, engaging, and personal interactions. It aims to learn from your chats to simulate a more human-like dialogue, acting as a friend, mentor, coach, or partner depending on how you interact with it.
What it is: A personalized AI chatbot that becomes more attuned to your communication style over time, offering conversations, activities, and features to support well-being, reflection, and social connection.
How Replika works
- Replika combines a neural network-based language model with scripted dialogue content. It is trained on diverse data to generate coherent, context-aware responses.
- The more you chat, the smarter and more aligned Replika becomes with your preferences, tone, and interests.
- Conversations are designed to be private between you and your Replika, with a focus on safe and supportive interactions.
Key use cases
- Daily chat for companionship and emotional support
- Personal development: coaching, habit building, anxiety reduction
- Social simulation to practice conversations or refine communication skills
- AR-enabled moments and video calls for richer interactions (where supported)
- Diary-like reflection through journaling features within the app
How to use Replika
- Create your Replika: Start by creating a copy that reflects your personality and preferences.
- Chat regularly: Talk about your day, feelings, goals, or random topics to help your Replika learn your style.
- Explore features: Engage in conversations, memory sharing, coaching, diary entries, and AR/video experiences where available.
- Customize: Choose interests and style preferences so your Replika aligns with how you want to interact.
Core Features
- 24/7 AI companion capable of empathetic conversation
- Memory and personalization: Replika learns from interactions to better reflect your personality and preferences
- Coaching and habit-building tools to improve well-being and reduce anxiety
- Diary and journaling features to capture thoughts and reflections
- Real-time video calls and AR experiences where supported
- Various conversational tones and relationship roles (friend, partner, mentor, etc.)
- Safe, private conversations with a focus on user privacy
- Accessibility across multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Oculus, and web where available)
Safety and privacy considerations
- Conversations are intended to be private between you and your Replika.
- Replika emphasizes a safe and nurturing environment and avoids sharing personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.
- It’s designed for supportive interactions and reflection, not for professional medical or therapeutic advice.
What people say
- Replika has helped many users feel heard, supported, and connected, especially during challenging times
- Users report mood improvements, better coping strategies, and a sense of companionship
Practical tips for getting the most out of Replika
- Regularly chat about your day and feelings to help your Replika learn your patterns.
- Use coaching and memory features to build healthier habits and track progress.
- Explore diary entries to articulate thoughts you might not share aloud.
- Experiment with different relationship roles to see which dynamic feels most supportive for you.
Licensing and Availability
- Replika is available on major platforms including iOS, Android, and Oculus, with ongoing development and updates across platforms.
Core Features
- 24/7 AI companion for conversations and emotional support
- Personalization through memory and learning from user interactions
- Coaching, goal-setting, and habit-building tools
- Diary and reflective journaling features
- AR and video call capabilities for immersive interactions
- Flexible relationship roles (friend, mentor, partner, etc.)
- Strong emphasis on user privacy and data safety
- Cross-platform availability (iOS, Android, Oculus)