# CounterSocial

> A Next-Gen Social Network

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1543783578](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1543783578)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1543783578`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jay Bauer
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (494 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-11
- **First published:** 2020-12-11
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/countersocial/id1543783578)
- **Website:** [https://counter.social](https://counter.social/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://counter.social/privacy.html](https://counter.social/privacy.html)

## Description

CounterSocial is a next-gen social network designed to curb abuse, misinformation, and manipulation. It has zero trolls, no ads, no fake news, and no foreign influence operations, aiming for safer, more trustworthy conversations.

This platform is crowd-powered by its users: no mined or sold data, no promoted content, and a privacy-first approach. Join a community focused on real connections, open dialogue, and a healthier social experience.

## Rankings

- #76,366 — Overall

## Review summary

Counter Social is widely praised for privacy-first, algorithm-free social networking with no ads. Reviewers highlight a respectful, high-quality community curated by swift moderation and real human engagement. The platform's focus on privacy, minimal data collection, and user-controlled feeds makes it feel safer and more civilized than mainstream networks. However, several reviews note noticeable mobile limitations: the best experience is on desktop, with iPad support lacking and the mobile app sometimes perceived as a scaled-down or less reliable version. The audience is smaller, which may deter users seeking mass reach or virality.

### Pros

- No ads, no algorithm, no tracking; privacy-first design.
- Respectful, high-quality community with civil discussions and real human engagement.
- Strong moderation that quickly bans trolls/bots, keeping the space safe.
- Privacy and user control: minimal data collection and feed customization via blocking/muting.
- Crowdfunded, user-driven model focused on user experience over profit.

### Cons

- Mobile app is a scaled-down experience; desktop is preferred, iPad support is missing and some features are only accessible on desktop (occasional mobile UI quirks).
- Smaller audience; not ideal for users seeking mass reach or viral engagement.
- Mobile UX is sometimes perceived as lackluster (e.g., issues on iPhone) which can affect ease of use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1543783578)