US EditionChina’s ‘Are You Dead’ App Goes Viral, Sparking Debate Over Isolation and Solo Living
The app reached No.1 in China's paid charts by January 2026, addressing safety for the growing 25.4% of one-person households, per 2020 census data.
- An app called 'Sileme' or 'Are you dead?' targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, requiring users to check in regularly.
- The app sends notifications to an emergency contact if the user does not check in for consecutive days, catering to China's growing number of one-person households.
- Responding to its popularity, the company plans to introduce a subscription fee and rebrand the app as 'Demumu' for a global audience.
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"Are you dead?": An app aimed at single people makes headlines in China - not just because of their controversial name.
A new iOS app called Are You Dead? has taken China by storm. It has become popular mainly among young people who live alone. The principle is simple – just log in regularly to confirm that they are alive and well.
‘Are You Dead?’ App Tops China’s Charts, Goes Viral With Youth
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'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral
An app called "Are you dead" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
Berliner Morgenpost
The most popular app among Chinese Internet users reveals how rapidly the demography of the once so large population is changing.
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