TikTok users flock to UpScrolled in response to new U.S. owners
8 days ago
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- UpScrolled, a TikTok competitor, surged in Apple's App Store rankings due to user migration.
- Users seek alternatives to TikTok after new U.S. ownership raised concerns over algorithm changes and censorship.
- UpScrolled's servers were overwhelmed by the influx of new users, prompting capacity upgrades.
- Founded in 2025, UpScrolled offers chronological and discover feeds, emphasizing fairness and transparency.
- TikTok's new U.S. ownership, including Oracle, sparked fears of censorship, especially regarding pro-Palestinian content.
- UpScrolled's founder, Issam Hijazi, supports Palestine and created the app in response to selective censorship on social media.
- The app's mission emphasizes equal treatment, no shadowbans, and transparent content ranking.
- TikTok's terms of service update allowing precise location data collection also raised privacy concerns.
- UpScrolled's rise mirrors past user migrations from platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to alternatives like BlueSky.