TikTok's troubles have unwittingly given a small indie competitor an unexpected boost. The short-lived success of a new app called UpScrolled has drawn in users who are looking for alternatives to the struggling social media giant.
According to Sensor Tower, there was a 150 percent rise in uninstalls of TikTok in the US over the last three months - a worrying trend that suggests more and more people are losing patience with the platform's recent woes. Meanwhile, UpScrolled has seen its own downloads skyrocket to 41,000 between Thursday and Saturday, according to estimates.
The issues plaguing TikTok seem to have been caused by a power outage at one of its data centers, which resulted in multiple bugs affecting features like view counts and load times. The company is still working on fixing the problems, but until then, users are turning to UpScrolled as an alternative.
UpScrolled itself appears to be a straightforward social media app that allows users to share photos and short-form videos, with no ads for now - though the company has hinted at introducing them in the future. The app's mission is to provide an authentic, unfiltered environment where every post gets a fair chance to be seen.
The irony of TikTok's struggles giving rise to another social media platform isn't lost on the indie developer behind UpScrolled. In a tweet, the company's founder Issam Hijazi acknowledged that the app's popularity was rapid and sometimes overwhelming - but vowed to stay true to its mission and values.
While it remains to be seen whether UpScrolled can sustain its momentum in the long term, one thing is clear: for now at least, the company is seizing on TikTok's troubles as an opportunity.
According to Sensor Tower, there was a 150 percent rise in uninstalls of TikTok in the US over the last three months - a worrying trend that suggests more and more people are losing patience with the platform's recent woes. Meanwhile, UpScrolled has seen its own downloads skyrocket to 41,000 between Thursday and Saturday, according to estimates.
The issues plaguing TikTok seem to have been caused by a power outage at one of its data centers, which resulted in multiple bugs affecting features like view counts and load times. The company is still working on fixing the problems, but until then, users are turning to UpScrolled as an alternative.
UpScrolled itself appears to be a straightforward social media app that allows users to share photos and short-form videos, with no ads for now - though the company has hinted at introducing them in the future. The app's mission is to provide an authentic, unfiltered environment where every post gets a fair chance to be seen.
The irony of TikTok's struggles giving rise to another social media platform isn't lost on the indie developer behind UpScrolled. In a tweet, the company's founder Issam Hijazi acknowledged that the app's popularity was rapid and sometimes overwhelming - but vowed to stay true to its mission and values.
While it remains to be seen whether UpScrolled can sustain its momentum in the long term, one thing is clear: for now at least, the company is seizing on TikTok's troubles as an opportunity.
... and now it seems like a whole new generation is looking for alternatives to TikTok? Like, I get it, the app had some major issues lately 
but still, 150% rise in uninstalls? That's crazy talk! 
On the bright side, UpScrolled does seem pretty straightforward and ad-free right now... fingers crossed they can keep it that way 
. I mean, when a popular app like TikTok has some major issues, it creates an opening for others to fill the gap. It's pretty cool that UpScrolled is trying to stay true to its mission and values - no ads at first, yay! 
The fact that users are looking for alternatives to TikTok shows that there's still a demand for different social media experiences. But we'll have to see if UpScrolled can keep up the momentum in the long run 
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. I mean, who doesn't want to see every post get a fair chance to shine? The irony is that TikTok's issues might've been its own downfall - or at least a wake-up call for the platform to get its act together 
. Fingers crossed UpScrolled can keep the momentum going and prove itself as a viable alternative!
I'm low-key shocked that people are actually switching to UpScrolled! Like, I know TikTok's been having some major issues, but I didn't think anyone was ready to jump ship just yet. But at the same time, it makes total sense - who wants to deal with all that lag and glitchy nonsense? 
. I think what really caught my attention was that UpScrolled is all about giving creators a fair chance to get seen, which is pretty refreshing compared to the ads-ridden TikTok experience.
. They're staying true to their mission and values, which is super refreshing. Fingers crossed this new kid on the block can stay on top of things! 
. Until then, I'm still gonna stick with TikTok... but hey, good luck to 'em 
- who needs ads when you're already getting a ton of users trying to escape TikTok's drama? 
. Either way, I'm all for authentic and unfiltered content, so let's see how this plays out! 
they're literally capitalizing on TikTok's drama and it's kinda awesome 
they're all about being authentic and not full of ads yet... fingers crossed it stays that way 
and now they're paying the price 
and it's kinda cool to see an indie dev come out on top 
... and I don't blame them, who likes using a app that's constantly breaking down? 
UpScrolled is definitely catching on fast 
Only time will tell! 
. One thing's for sure, though: it's been a wild ride watching social media giants come and go 
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... I was thinking of using TikTok to show off my dancing skills and now everyone's leaving in droves 