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| Type of business | Private |
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Social networking service |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | New York, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | GETTR USA, Inc |
| CEO | Jason Miller (2021–2023) |
| Industry | Internet |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 175,000 daily (active) as of January 2022[update] |
| Launched | July 4, 2021 July 1, 2021 (beta) |
| Current status | Online |
| Native client(s) on | iOS, Android, Web |
Gettr (stylized GETTR) is an alt-tech social media platform and microblogging site targeting American conservatives. It was founded by Jason Miller, a former Donald Trump aide, and was officially launched on July 4, 2021. Its user interface and feature set have been described as very similar to those of Twitter.
The platform experienced issues shortly after launch, including internet trolls posting content that violated the terms of service and the brief hacking of some high-profile accounts.
By November 2021, Gettr said it had almost 3 million total users and almost 400,000 daily average users. As of February 2022, the company said that its number of users had increased to 4.5 million. According to market intelligence company Sensor Tower, as of February 2022 there have been 6.5 million global downloads of the Gettr app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Platform
Gettr has been described as a conservative social media platform. Gettr described itself at launch as a "non-bias social network", and bills itself as an alternative to mainstream social networks, writing in a mission statement that its aims include "fighting cancel culture, promoting common sense, defending free speech, challenging social media monopolies, and creating a true marketplace of ideas". The name is a portmanteau of "getting together", or "get together".
Gettr's user interface and feature set have been described as very similar to those of Twitter, with some journalists describing it as a "clone". Users can write posts on the platform of up to 777 characters in length, upload images, and upload and edit videos that are up to three minutes long. Users can repost other users' posts, as well as explore a feed of trending topics. Some users can import their content from Twitter and mirror their Twitter feeds on Gettr. The platform also includes the ability for users to be verified. The app is rated "M" for "mature" in app stores, meaning it is recommended for those 17 years of age and older. Miller said that the platform plans to add monetization via a "tipping" feature, livestreaming, and a platform to facilitate political donations.
See also
- Alt-tech
- Gab (social network)
- Parler
- Threads
- Truth Social
