The Anonymous Social App That Thinks it Can Work in Saudi Arabia
Fizz, the anonymous social app born on college campuses, just topped Saudi Arabia's App Store in 48 hours.
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The Anonymous Social App That Thinks it Can Work in Saudi Arabia
Fizz App Hits No. 1 in Saudi Arabia — Here Is How It Did It An anonymous social app built for college students just did something few Western tech startups have managed: it landed in Saudi Arabia and immediately topped the App Store charts. Within just 48 hours of its quiet March 2026 launch, Fizz reached the number one spot overall, and users in the country have since sent over one million messages. That kind of traction demands a closer look. From Stanford Dorm Rooms to the Middle East Fizz was born in 2022 when two Stanford students, Teddy Solomon and Ashton Cofer, decided to build something different. Instead of another follower-driven platform where clout determines reach, they built an anonymous, community-first app designed for college campuses. The idea was simple but powerful: give students a place to speak freely, share opinions, and connect without attaching their real identity to every post. After dropping out of Stanford and raising $40 million in funding, the two founders ex…
