Gettr facts for kids
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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 is a social media platform. It is a place where people can share short messages, like a microblogging site. Gettr was created for American conservatives.
Jason Miller started Gettr. He used to work for Donald Trump. The platform officially launched on July 4, 2021. Gettr looks and works a lot like Twitter.
When Gettr first launched, it had some problems. Some users posted things that broke the rules. Also, a few famous accounts were briefly hacked.
By November 2021, Gettr reported having almost 3 million users. About 400,000 people used it every day. By February 2022, the company said it had 4.5 million users. The Gettr app has been downloaded over 6.5 million times worldwide. This includes downloads from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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What is Gettr?
Gettr is known as a social media platform for conservatives. When it launched, Gettr said it was a "non-bias social network." It aims to be different from other big social media sites.
Gettr's Mission
Gettr's main goals include "fighting cancel culture." This means they want to protect people from being silenced or removed from platforms. They also want to promote "common sense" and defend free speech. Gettr aims to challenge big social media companies. They want to create a place for many different ideas. The name "Gettr" comes from "getting together."
How Gettr Works
Gettr's design and features are very similar to Twitter. Some journalists have even called it a "clone." Users can write posts up to 777 characters long. They can also upload pictures and videos. Videos can be up to three minutes long.
Sharing and Connecting
Users can share other people's posts. They can also see what topics are popular or "trending." Some users can bring their content from Twitter to Gettr. They can even show their Twitter posts on Gettr. The platform also lets users get their accounts verified. This means Gettr confirms who they are.
Age Rating and Future Plans
The Gettr app is rated "M" for "mature" in app stores. This means it is suggested for people aged 17 and older. Jason Miller has said that Gettr plans to add new features. These include a way for users to give "tips" to others. They also plan to add livestreaming and a way to make political donations.
See also
- Alt-tech
- Gab (social network)
- Parler
- Threads
- Truth Social
