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.

  • kadu@scribe.disroot.orgEnglish
    28·
    7 hours ago

    Reminder that Google is on it’s third attempt to prevent or limit the installation of APKs outside of the Play Store, meaning they are near the point they can effectively control what apps people run.

      • Squizzy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        6 hours ago

        Do it now, use obtainium, droidfy and aurora. Nearly every app works except google wallet.

        • SpezCanLigmaBalls@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          6 hours ago

          My only problem stopping me is I use my phone for work too. Microsoft auth, outlook. Mostly just auth. I was looking it up a bit ago and people said it breaks it for work accounts

          • Saljid@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            3 hours ago

            I currently use MS Auth on my Graphene OS phone. Have installed Play Services on that profile, though

          • Lfrith@lemmy.caEnglish
            2·
            5 hours ago

            Not a good idea to mix personal and work devices. I’d recommend getting a cheap budget phone to use for work.