As TikTok continues to gain popularity in the US, users are migrating to an alternative social platform called UpScrolled. Founded in 2025 by Issam Hijazi, a Palestinian-Jordanian-Australian technologist, UpScrolled aims to provide a space for users to freely express their thoughts while ensuring fair visibility for all posts. The platform distinguishes itself by pledging impartiality to political agendas, a commitment to avoid shadowbanning users or content, and a focus on upholding social responsibility.
UpScrolled offers a user-friendly interface reminiscent of Instagram and X, with features for posting and discovering photos, videos, text posts, and sending private messages to other users. This shift towards alternative social networks mirrors previous instances where TikTok bans led to the emergence of platforms like RedNote, Bluesky, and Mastodon as popular retreats for those seeking a departure from mainstream platforms.
Source: The Verge