Twitter is going to the dogs.
Wait, I mean X is going to the dogs.
Here are 10 of the best Twitter-like networks that could become your new online home.
This creates a Twitter like user experience thats also de-centralized and Musk-free.
organized by time-of-post, like Twitter when it was good.
So youre not locked to only communicating to people on Mastadon.
At least not yet.
But Post is really a way for publishers to monetize their content.
Its built around a micro-payment system that allows users to buy individual news articles.
Less fluff: Theres less memes and jokes than many other social media networks.
The cons of Post
Its new.
Youll be able to post things, comment, like things, message people, yadda-yadda.
So if you trust Metas word on serving their users interests, (and whywouldntyou?)
it might provide a less horrific experience than Twitter.
Itsalready dropped off precipitously.
Its a Twitter-clone from the makers of Facebook.
Deletion problems: You cant fully delete your Threads account without deleting your Instagram.
There are ways tohide/delete all your Threads activity, but not delete your account.
Since Bluesky hasnt launched yet, its hard to tell how it will work in practice.
Experience: Jack Dorsey is behind it, and he created Twitter.
Just to platforms with same technology behind Bluesky.
Spill
Yet to formally launch, the social media networkSpillis already making waves.
The platform first went viral in response to Musks decision to rate-limit Twitters users.
Its invite-only, so if you dont know someone, you cant get in.
File it under intriguing possibility.
How to sign up for Spill
You cant.
you’re able to jointhe Spill waitlist, though.
Tumblr
Sometimes to go forward, you should probably go backwards.
The implosion of Twitter is prompting many to reunite with old school micro-blogging social networkTumblr.
Customization: Tumblr lets you control the look of your blog and customize your feed on a granular level.
How to sign up for Tumblr
give a shot to remember your old password from 2010.
Or you’ve got the option to go toTumblrs homepageand hit sign me up on the popup window.
It launched in February 2023 with the mission to fix everything wrong with Twitter.
Bots, trolls, and targeted hate are swiftly handled.
Familiar: If you like Twitters look and feel, Spoutible is a dead-on homage.
How to sign up for Spoutible
Go to the Spoutible homepage, hit sign up.
(Then visitmy Spoutible account and become my first ever Spoutible friend.)
Although consider that the actual boss-of-you will probably see them.
Larger user base:There are around 930 million people on LinkedIn.
Expensive: Basic usage is free, but other kinds of memberships can cost a lot.
The cheapest premium LinkedIn membership is $29.99 a month.
How to sign up for LinkedIn
Navigate toLinkedIns mainpageand hit join.
Fill in your resume.
Wait for your dream job to appear.
Discord
Discordis not the same kind of social media platform as Twitter or Threads.
But Discord lets users set up servers around their interests too.
(Its a lot like Mastodon in that regard.)
How to sign up for Discord
Download the Discord app on yourdesktop,iPhone, orAndroid.
Create your account and verify your phone number.
Its been quietly operating below-the-radar since 2017.
Pros of CounterSocial
Fewer annoyances: There are no ads, bots, or foreign intelligence operations.
I mean, so they say.
Its elite:Your aunt isnotsigning up to CounterSocial.
While its lasted over five years, JSR could close up shop tomorrow.
How to sign up for CounterSocial
Sign up forCounterSocial on the website, or download theiPhoneorAndroidapp.
