5 Reasons Users Are Leaving Tech Giants for UpScrolled — A Palestinian Innovation
The digital landscape is undergoing a
dramatic transformation with the rapid ascent of "UpScrolled." In record time, the
platform has surged to the forefront of social media, posing a direct challenge
to tech titans such as TikTok, Instagram, and X. This report highlights the
platform's meteoric rise, its origins, and the features that have established
it as the new haven for millions of users.
1.A Meteoric Rise: Taking the Top Spot
in the US
According to the latest tech reports,
the "UpScrolled" app has achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching
the #1 spot on the U.S. App Store, overtaking long-established legacy
applications. Data indicates:
- Recording over 100,000 downloads in a single day.
- Entering the "Most Downloaded" charts
in numerous countries.
- A mass exodus of TikTok and X users toward the
new platform in search of a freer digital space.
Commenting on this surge, tech expert
Jamal Al-Mulla stated: "The platform reached the top spot because users
are fleeing traditional platforms, having grown weary of billionaire censorship
and content manipulation.
2. Why UpScrolled? (Competitive Advantages)
The platform positions itself as an
ethical and technical alternative to the likes of TikTok and Meta, built on
core pillars that its competitors lack:
- Zero Censorship: Absolute freedom of expression
without the removal of political or humanitarian content.
- No Shadow Banning: Ensuring posts reach followers
without algorithmic manipulation that throttles visibility.
- Real-Time Feed: Displaying posts in actual chronological
order, rather than being dictated by algorithms.
- No Billionaire Control: A slogan championed by
the platform to emphasize that it is community-owned and free from
commercial or political agendas.
- Privacy and Transparency: Enhanced user control
over their data and digital experience.
In its mission statement, the platform
declares: "We created UpScrolled in response to user demands for
transparency... We are building a platform that belongs to the users, not to
hidden algorithms.
3. The Story Behind the App: Born Out of
Suffering in Gaza
UpScrolled is not merely a commercial
venture; it is a technological response to a political reality. Behind the app
is Palestinian-Australian developer Essam Hijazi, a tech expert with a
professional background at global giants such as IBM and Oracle.
Founding Motivations:
- Personal Tragedy: Hijazi lost approximately 60
members of his family in the Gaza Strip, a profound loss that marked a radical turning point in his life.
- Digital Repression: After his personal accounts
were banned and he witnessed the systematic suppression of Palestinian
content on major platforms, he felt compelled to act.
- The Drive for Change: Hijazi reflects:
"Since the genocide, everything within me has changed. I felt complicit through my
work at Big Tech firms, so I decided to launch a fair digital space."
Founded in late 2023 and early 2024,
the app aims to be a voice for the voiceless. Under the slogan "The voice
of Palestine will not be restricted," it has since expanded to serve the
digitally marginalized worldwide.
4. Context: The "Battle for
Awareness" and Digital Migration
The platform's rise comes at a
critical juncture, as activists point out that the war is no longer limited to
the military field but has extended into the digital sphere. Observers have
highlighted Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration of an "open war" on
social media platforms—starting with TikTok—given their pivotal role in shaping
global public opinion.
5- To avoid restrictive
censorship policies,
Influential Voices Join the Platform:
Due to restrictive censorship policies, high-profile influencers have begun
migrating to UpScrolled. Preacher Mahmoud Al-Hasanat announced the launch of
his account on the new platform after TikTok permanently deleted his previous
account, which boasted over 10 million followers. Al-Hasanat stated: "The
account was permanently deleted due to the app's Zionist policies.
Omani activist Malik Al-Yahmadi has
also urged the search for alternatives, pointing out that current
platforms—particularly "X"—have come under the ownership of Zionists
and their allies, and are biased toward misleading narratives.
While users celebrate the emergence of this
alternative, digital media expert Khaled Safi poses a pivotal question: Are we
looking at a mere alternative platform, or a defining test for digital freedom
of expression?
It appears that UpScrolled is far more than
just a new application; it is a tech-driven protest movement dedicated to
reclaiming the internet from the grip of Big Tech and political agendas,
serving as a safe haven for those championing the causes of truth, justice, and
humanity.
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