What’s UpScrolled, the app gaining popularity after TikTok’s US takeover?
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UpScrolled, a social media app founded in July 2025 by Issam Hijazi, has rapidly gained popularity as an alternative to TikTok. This surge follows the acquisition of TikTok's US operations by US-backed investors, including Oracle owner Larry Ellison, raising concerns about potential censorship, particularly regarding pro-Palestine content. UpScrolled promises "transparent tech" and offers a combination of photo, video, and text posts, similar to X and Instagram. The app recently topped US app download charts and ranked highly in the UK, Canada, and Australia, experiencing server crashes due to the influx of new users. The shift comes amid accusations of censorship on TikTok, including the permanent ban of journalist Bisan Owda.
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