MeWe Surges to 15.5M Users, Leading in Hong Kong as Privacy Concerns Grow
MeWe, a privacy-focused social media platform, has gained significant global traction. With 15.5 million users, half of whom are outside North America, it's now translated into 20 languages and leads in Hong Kong. The app's surge in popularity follows users' concerns about data privacy, sparked by recent controversies.
MeWe was launched in 2016 by Jeffrey Edell in California, USA, with a mission to prioritize user privacy and security. Its founder, Mark Weinstein, initially based the company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before relocating to Mountain View, California, to directly challenge Facebook. The platform has seen a recent boost, adding over 2.5 million new members in the last week alone.
MeWe's popularity in Hong Kong can be attributed to the city's growing suspicion of restraints on free speech, following the 2019-20 protests. The app's commitment to user privacy and lack of ads, targeting, or newsfeed manipulation have drawn users seeking a 'social security' alternative. This trend has led MeWe to become the top downloaded social app in the Google Play Store, following the latest WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing controversy.
MeWe's user base has grown to 15.5 million, with half of its users outside North America. Its popularity in Hong Kong and recent global surge reflect users' desire for a social network that respects their data. With no ads, targeting, or newsfeed manipulation, MeWe continues to challenge traditional social media platforms.
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