A new social media platform for 2026, built around what you're into
Zertle brings posts, discussions, communities, events and professional networking together in one free place.
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A lot of people are looking for somewhere new to spend their time online: a feed that isn't just noise, conversations that stay on topic, and communities where people actually answer each other. That's what Zertle is for.
On Zertle you follow people and topics, join Hubs for the things you care about, take part in threaded discussions, vote in polls, go to events and, when you're ready, use the same account for your business, club or career. Everything below is live from the site, so you can see what people are talking about right now.
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What makes a new social platform worth joining
Before you move your time somewhere new, it's worth asking a few questions. Will you find people who share your interests? Can you talk properly, not just scroll? Do you control who sees what? And can it grow with you, from hobbies to work?
- Communities for every interest, with boards that keep conversations organised
- A feed you can switch between For you, Following, Latest and Top
- Privacy controls for your profile and each part of it
- Free Pages for businesses, clubs, creators and events
- Professional profiles and job listings on the same account
What you can do on Zertle
Hubs are communities with their own boards, rules, events and polls. Ask a question and mark the best answer, share a project, or start a debate. Your home feed mixes posts from the people and topics you follow, and the notifications panel and messages open without leaving the page you're on.
Polls can include photos or a video. You can save posts into collections, schedule posts for later, mute words and topics you don't want to see, and install Zertle on your phone like an app with push notifications.
Getting started in five minutes
Create a free account, pick a few interests and join two or three Hubs that fit. Introduce yourself in one, answer a question in another, and follow anyone whose posts you enjoy. Your feed fills up from there.
- Choose a profile photo or one of the illustrated avatars
- Add a headline and a short about, or leave them for later
- Turn on notifications so you don't miss replies
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zertle free?
Yes. Joining, posting, joining Hubs, creating a Hub and creating a Page are all free. Zertle Pro is an optional paid membership with extras like private browsing.
What kind of social network is Zertle?
A general social platform: posts and a feed like you'd expect, plus Hubs (communities with discussion boards, polls and events), Pages for organisations and creators, messaging, and professional profiles and jobs.
Can I use Zertle on my phone?
Yes. Zertle works in any mobile browser and can be installed to your home screen like an app, with push notifications.
Do I need to use my real name?
Use the name you want people to know you by. You decide who can see your profile and each section of it in Settings.
How do I find people with the same interests?
Join Hubs for your interests, follow topics, and look at who's answering questions you care about. Hubs are the quickest way to meet people who share a hobby.
Related guides and tools
- Find a new social networkLooking for a Facebook alternative?Zertle has the parts people use every day (a feed, groups, events, messages and Pages) in a calmer place built around interests.
- Find a new social networkA Reddit alternative for people who like a good discussionHubs on Zertle are communities with boards, threaded replies, accepted answers, polls and events, for every interest.
- Find a new social networkA social network for your hobbiesJoin Hubs for the things you love, share what you're working on and learn from people who've done it before.
- Find a new social networkOnline communities to joinHubs for every interest, with real conversations and members who help each other.
- Find a new social networkHow to make friends onlineThe easiest way to make friends online is through something you already love doing.
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