KIK messenger supposed to be winding down/shutting this week.
Any recommendations for a similar alternative that doesn't require a phone number to register and doesn't look for access to camera or contacts as basic requirements?

Skype ,snapchat, telegram etc all require a phone number and /or access to contacts or camera.
I don't even know what facebook messenger uses or requires but id rule it out just based on the fact that I aint a facebook user/fan