UpScrolled: Australian-Built Platform Emerges as Fair Voice for Palestine Online
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UpScrolled, founded by Palestinian-Australian developer Issam Hijazi, promises transparency, user-controlled feeds and protection for pro-Palestine voices.
UpScrolled is rapidly gaining traction as a values-driven alternative to mainstream social media platforms amid growing concerns over censorship, opaque algorithms and suppression of Palestine-related content online.
Founded by Palestinian-Australian developer Issam Hijazi, the platform was created in direct response to repeated incidents where pro-Palestine posts were reportedly shadowbanned or removed on major apps. Hijazi set out to build a digital space where visibility is not controlled by hidden algorithms and where users see content strictly from accounts they choose to follow.
That mission appears to be resonating strongly with users. Just yesterday, UpScrolled entered the top 15 most downloaded apps, signalling a surge in public interest in platforms that prioritise transparency, fairness and freedom of expression.
The app’s rise also reflects wider unease about control over the digital public square. Platforms such as TikTok, once viewed as spaces where Palestine-related content could circulate freely, are increasingly seen as vulnerable to corporate influence and political pressure. For many users, this has reinforced fears that billionaire ownership and state interests shape what narratives are amplified or silenced.
Against this backdrop, UpScrolled positions itself as a community-driven platform built in solidarity with Palestine. It prioritises people over profit and offers a rare online space where users can speak about injustice without fear of algorithmic suppression.
As debates over digital censorship intensify globally, UpScrolled’s rapid growth highlights a growing demand for ethical, transparent alternatives in social media - especially among users seeking an uncensored platform to discuss Palestine and other human rights issues.
Founded by Palestinian-Australian developer Issam Hijazi, the platform was created in direct response to repeated incidents where pro-Palestine posts were reportedly shadowbanned or removed on major apps. Hijazi set out to build a digital space where visibility is not controlled by hidden algorithms and where users see content strictly from accounts they choose to follow.
That mission appears to be resonating strongly with users. Just yesterday, UpScrolled entered the top 15 most downloaded apps, signalling a surge in public interest in platforms that prioritise transparency, fairness and freedom of expression.
The app’s rise also reflects wider unease about control over the digital public square. Platforms such as TikTok, once viewed as spaces where Palestine-related content could circulate freely, are increasingly seen as vulnerable to corporate influence and political pressure. For many users, this has reinforced fears that billionaire ownership and state interests shape what narratives are amplified or silenced.
Against this backdrop, UpScrolled positions itself as a community-driven platform built in solidarity with Palestine. It prioritises people over profit and offers a rare online space where users can speak about injustice without fear of algorithmic suppression.
As debates over digital censorship intensify globally, UpScrolled’s rapid growth highlights a growing demand for ethical, transparent alternatives in social media - especially among users seeking an uncensored platform to discuss Palestine and other human rights issues.
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