Google Play has delisted UpScrolled, the “censorship-resistant” social media app founded by Issam Hijazi, following its rapid growth to over 2.5 million users and its brief stint as a top-ranked alternative to TikTok.

While the app remains available for existing users, Google has not provided a specific reason for the removal; UpScrolled’s team confirmed they are working with the Play Store for reinstatement while maintaining their commitment to unfiltered content.

This development follows the app’s rapid ascent in popularity, particularly amid concerns over content moderation on competing platforms like TikTok.

  • arcine@jlai.luEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    Ditch Google Play !

    You can use Obtainium and F-Droid to install apps as directly from the Developer as possible.

    You can use Aurora Store to get things from the App Store anonymously.

    If you want, you can install /e/os (any phone) or GrapheneOS (Pixels only) to de-google your Android as much as possible !