UpScrolled’s Founder Says The Social Network Has Zoomed Past 2.5M Users
UpScrolled hits 2.5 million users as founder challenges big tech's data practices and content moderation policies globally.
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UpScrolled’s Founder Says The Social Network Has Zoomed Past 2.5M Users
UpScrolled Hits 2.5 Million Users in Six Months—Here's Why It Matters UpScrolled has surpassed 2.5 million global users just six months after launch, with explosive growth following January's U.S. TikTok ownership shift. Founder Issam Hijazi announced the milestone at Web Summit Qatar, revealing the platform jumped from 150,000 users in early January to over one million within weeks—then doubled again days later. The rapid adoption signals growing user frustration with mainstream platforms' data practices and content policies, positioning UpScrolled as a vocal alternative promising uncensored expression and transparent algorithms. But with growth comes scrutiny over how the startup will balance free speech with safety at scale. Credit: UpScrolled From Niche Experiment to Global Phenomenon Overnight Hijazi described UpScrolled's trajectory as "unplanned but inevitable." The platform quietly launched last summer targeting creators seeking alternatives to restrictiv…
