TownSquare
TownSquare
NonProfit SOcial Media Platform
TownSquare Social
Social Media Designed For You, Not For Profit
With TownSquare- you're in control. We designed this platform for you instead of ever-greedy shareholders. We value transparency, democratic technology and positive social change. Our nonprofit structure holds us to these values in every decision we make.
Social media isn’t broken by accident
Most platforms are designed to maximize attention—not value.
That leads to:
- Endless scrolling
- Low-quality content
- Feeds you don’t control
- Disinformation
- Ragebait
We’re building something better.
A platform where attention is earned—not extracted.
What Makes Us Different?
You're In Control
Features designed for intention, not attention.
Limited, predictable, and non-intrusive.
Minimal Ads
Posts Spread Based On Value
Upvotes & Downvotes determine content spread on the For You Feed. Coins promote content on the Trending Feed.
Optional Paid Tier
Earn coins faster—no pay-to-win mechanics. Remove Ads.
We Don't Sell Data
We're a nonprofit company and users aren't our product.
Support Creators & Exclusive Content
Creators can earn recurring income by offering fans paid memberships with exclusive content, perks, or early access—providing a direct alternative to ad-based revenue. Creators receive a higher percentage of earnings than any other platform.
What are these coins & how do they work?
How Topic Tags Work
A structured approach to discovery. TownSquare uses a topic-based system to ensure your voice is heard by the right community without the noise of hashtags.
1. Categorize Your Voice
Every post is placed into a clear topic category — not buried under hashtags. Pick a category and subcategory so your content reaches the right people immediately.
2. Add Intentional Context
Optionally add structured tags to give your post context. No spam, no clutter — just enough information to help the community discover your mission.
3. Natural Discovery
Real engagement helps the system understand where your post belongs. If something is miscategorized, it quietly adjusts to maintain a healthy square.
Why this matters
Most platforms rely on hashtags and attention metrics that reward noise. We use structured topics and real community value to surface what actually matters to you.
Topics keep your feed intentional — not addictive.
Following
Friends & Following
A classic social media experience where your feed is based on a reverse chronological timeline. Most interacted with creator posts and subscription content will surface first.
(Chronological)
Explore Your Dynamic Feeds
TownSquare separates content feeds into 3 separate types to promote intentional use of the platform.
For You
Tag & Vote Based Promotion
The algorithm will learn what types of content you want to see based on your interests and how you vote on content with different tag categories.
(Algorithmic)
You Decide What's For You
This feed can be toggled off entirely or adjusted for how aggressive you want the algorithm to be. You're welcome to doomscroll, if you choose to do so.
Trending
Coin & Value Based
When Social Coins are allocated, posts will be boosted in the Trending Feed. Coins cannot be purchased directly and the algorithm factors in potential spam/cheating.
(Algorithmic)
Categorized Content
See what content people find valuable across a variety of categories.
(Algorithmic)
Our Mission:
Democratize The Internet
TownSquare is a community-first social platform built to put you back in control of your digital life. We are proudly created and run by the nonprofit 'Democratize The Internet,' an organization focused on building a humane and democratically run internet that is designed for the benefit of users, not Big Tech.
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Send Feedback
We would love to hear any and all thoughts about why social media is broken and what can be done to fix it :)