Twitter is undergoing sweeping changes since Elon Musk took over, sending the social network into dangerous wobbling. The platform continues to function normally, but there was already time for some workers to abandon ship, others to be fired and even for users to enter into a crisis.
All this ups and downs has made many people within Twitter begin to look for alternatives, if the ship were to sink. There are tons of options, some of them new and others very well known, but there is one that seems to surpass them all. We are talking about Hive Social, the alternative to Twitter that is on everyone’s lips . What makes it so special?
Hive is a social network with very little time on the market. In fact, at the time of writing this article, it was just over 3 years old , much less than other alternatives. However, its potential is such that many take it as the perfect option if Twitter were to sink permanently.
Proof of this is its rapid growth since instability hit Twitter. Hive went from just over 50,000 active users to over 1 million in a matter of a few days . It is a level of brutal growth, comparable only to the boom of TikTok, BeReal or the already forgotten Clubhouse.
But where does that potential we talk about come from? Why do thousands of people see Hive as the successor to Twitter? Let’s just talk about that.
Hive Social could be Twitter 2.0, because it is a perfect mix with Instagram
Mastodon may be considered the most Twitter-like network, but it has a couple of problems: running across separate communities (servers), there is no global section where you can talk about everything and nothing at the same time. Also, creating an account is a bit complicated process and every time you enter a server you have to choose your username.
This is one of the great advantages of Hive, which allows you to have a general timeline like the usual one on Twitter, as well as register easily. In fact, you can even sign in with your Google account , but none of that is the best.
The most striking thing about Hive Social is that it maintains the best of Twitter, but at the same time adds ideas taken from Instagram. We could say that Hive is the result of mixing Twitter and Instagram in a blender . What things does it offer from both networks? In addition to what we mentioned above, all this:
- It focuses mainly on microblogging (like Twitter), but does not neglect multimedia features (like Instagram).
- It has a timeline that summarizes all the posts of the people you follow and your interests (like on Twitter).
- It has an organized interface in the purest Instagram style : with tabs for your general timeline, an exclusive section for photos and videos, and another for your written posts and with links.
- You can play videos or music when someone accesses your profile . Instagram is working on a similar option.
- Your profile can have both an avatar and a cover photo or video, much like the Twitter banner.
- It has a tab to explore posts and discover new accounts, as well as another exclusive tab to read your pending notifications.
How to download Hive on your Android mobile or on your iPhone?
As you can see, Hive Social is a network to watch out for, especially if the Twitter novel continues. We’re not telling you to make an immediate move to Hive, but it’s worth giving it a try. Also, perhaps it would be good to reserve your username in case at some point you make the final leap.
Like Twitter, Hive is a completely free application that is available on many platforms. As you can imagine, Android and iOS are among the compatible operating systems, so you can enjoy it from your mobile.
What should you do to have Hice Social on your smartphone? Something as simple as heading to the Play Store (Android) or the Appstore (iOS) using the links below. Then download, install and enjoy!
