Replika Releases Major Update With Improved Memory and Personality

Replika has pushed its most significant update since early 2025, introducing long-term memory capabilities that allow the AI to remember conversations, preferences, and relationship milestones across sessions. Previously, Replika's memory was limited to short contextual windows, which often led to frustrating repetition.

The update also brings expanded personality customization. Users can now fine-tune over 30 personality traits — from humor style and communication pace to emotional sensitivity and conversational depth. The result is an AI companion that feels more consistent and personalized over time.

Response times have also improved noticeably. Replika claims a 40% reduction in latency for text responses and smoother transitions in voice mode. In our testing, the improvement was tangible — conversations felt snappier and more fluid than before.

However, the update does not address Replika's ongoing NSFW restrictions, which remain a dealbreaker for many users who migrated to platforms like SpicyChat or CrushOn AI after Replika's controversial content policy changes in 2023. The company has not indicated any plans to reverse that decision.

Despite the limitations, Replika remains one of the most polished and accessible AI companion apps on the market, especially for users seeking emotional connection and conversational depth over explicit content.