After a pretty awesome honeymoon period where Houseparty saw its downloads skyrocket, it seems that everything is crashing back to the ground. Users claim their accounts were compromised to the point that other apps were affected, and Houseparty responded with a bounty to find who’s responsible for a smear campaign. If you don’t want the headache of being stuck in the middle, here’s how you can delete your Houseparty completely and wash your hands of the situation.
Products used in this guide
- Have some fun: Houseparty (Free w/ IAP at Google Play)
- Take pics at night: Google Pixel 4 ($624 at Amazon)
- For iOS Power users: iPhone 11 Pro ($999 at Amazon)
How to delete your Houseparty account on Android
Open your email app of choice on your Android phone.
Create a new email.
Enter [email protected] in the recipients box.
In the subject line, type Request to Delete Account.
In the body of the email, you need to include the following pieces of information
- Your full name
- Email Address
- Houseparty App Username
- Your phone number
Once Houseparty support has received your email, the company will confirm that the account has been deleted completely.
How to delete your Houseparty account on iOS
Tap the User icon in the top left-hand corner.
Select the Settings icon in the drop-down menu.
Tap on Privacy.
Select Delete Account.
Confirm that you want to proceed.
Enter your password.
Tap Delete
After the account deletion has been confirmed, you will be taken to the main Houseparty Sign In screen. Then you can go ahead and delete the app from your iPhone completely.
Did Houseparty get hacked?
Earlier in the week, reports started swirling around the fact that Houseparty was hacked, with users receiving repeated requests for passwords. Some users were unable to log into their accounts at all, and everyone was left wanting some answers as to what was happening. And in some instances, other apps like Spotify and Instagram were seemingly compromised after Houseparty was installed, leaving the suspicion that the popular video chat app was the culprit.
We are investigating indications that the recent hacking rumors were spread by a paid commercial smear campaign to harm Houseparty. We are offering a $1,000,000 bounty for the first individual to provide proof of such a campaign to [email protected].
— Houseparty (@houseparty) March 31, 2020
Houseparty maintained that it had not been hacked, nor had any of its users’ private information been leaked. So in response, the company announced a $1 million bounty to anyone who can prove that the issues were caused by a “smear campaign”. So while Houseparty claims that there have been no clear “hacks”, there’s definitely something going on here, and only time will tell what has really happened.
Have some fun
Houseparty
Free w/ IAP at Google Play
Can’t get together? Have a party
Houseparty is an app that lets you and seven other friends or family members get together in a virtual party. You can move between rooms, and even play some games, all while keeping up with everyone and not missing a beat.
Take pics at night
Google Pixel 4
$624 at Amazon
Subpar battery, but great camera
Google’s Pixel 4 is an impressive handset with its 90Hz display and improvements to the camera system. Plus, you get stock Android which is always a great option, but you will have to deal with some frustrating battery life issues.
For iOS Power users
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
$999 at Amazon
Three cameras and much more
The iPhone 11 Pro is definitely designed with professionals in mind with its triple-camera setup and superb battery life. You’ll have to deal with the limitations of iOS, but it’s still a great phone to rival the Android flagship handsets.
