Rank #6
45/100 overall score
Recursive Methods Pty Ltd · Sydney, Australia · Other
UpScrolled is a new centralized social platform positioned as an anti-censorship alternative to Big Tech, but technically it still operates like a standard provider-accessible social network.
- It launched in 2025 and had roughly 2.5 million users by early 2026.
- Its branding focuses on no censorship and no shadowbanning.
- The feature set is similar to a mix of TikTok, X, and Instagram.
- Despite the positioning, the underlying architecture remains conventional and centralized.
Privacy 45/100
Security 50/100
Jurisdiction 45/100
Control 35/100
Lock-in 50/100
Closed source
Hosted only
Provider-access possible
No E2EE