The "UpScrolled" app is currently emerging as one of the most popular TikTok alternatives globally, especially amidst concerns about TikTok's new US privacy terms.
"UpScrolled" was founded by Issam Hijazi, a Palestinian-Australian tech expert and CEO of "Recursive Methods Pty," the app's developer, based in Australia.
Launched in 2025, "UpScrolled" is currently gaining increasing attention as a potential alternative to mainstream social media platforms. The discussion about the app is not limited to TikTok's change of ownership in the United States, but also includes its distinguished position and the interest of early users, according to a report by the American magazine "Newsweek," reviewed by "Al Arabiya Business."
The app was developed with the support of the "Tech for Palestine" incubator and private funding from Hijazi and a small group of investors.
Hijazi stated in a press release: "UpScrolled is the foundation for a digital ecosystem that puts control back into the hands of the people – not corporations."
He added: "It's more than just an alternative to Meta, X, or TikTok – it's a reimagining of what social media should be: a space where creators, communities, and businesses thrive independently, with real control, transparency, and accountability."
Before founding "Recursive Methods," Hijazi worked as a consultant for "Loyal" fund, an investment fund based in Toronto, Canada. Prior to that, he served as Head of Data Management Solutions at "Quantexa," a company based in London, according to his LinkedIn profile.
The current interest in the "UpScrolled" app is reflected in its app store rankings; it currently ranks sixth among social media apps, surpassing platforms like Discord, indicating a large number of downloads and early user engagement.
"UpScrolled" states on its website: "It's time to scroll differently. Shadow-banned elsewhere? Not here. UpScrolled is the social platform where every voice gets equal power. No hidden bans. No algorithmic games. No favoritism for those who pay."
The app's homepage includes options for posting text, images, and videos.
On the X platform, users are announcing their move to "UpScrolled" in protest against the control of major tech companies.
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Palestinian Behind UpScrolled App, a Rising TikTok Alternative