About Updates – a human-first social network

Updates is a social platform built around the people you already know. Instead of chasing reach and virality, it focuses on real conversations with friends, family and the communities you actually belong to — with a feed you control, groups that stay on topic, and privacy settings that are readable rather than buried.

Frequently asked questions

What is Updates?

Updates is a social networking platform for sharing posts, photos, videos and live streams with friends, family and community groups. It combines a personal feed with groups, events, a marketplace, courses and messaging.

Is Updates free to use?

Yes. Creating an account, posting, joining groups and messaging are free. Optional paid features such as promoted posts, virtual gifts and marketplace listings are clearly priced before you confirm.

How is Updates different from other social networks?

Updates keeps the feed chronological and community-driven rather than purely algorithmic, puts groups and real conversations at the centre, and gives you granular control over who can see each post.

Which devices does Updates support?

Updates runs in any modern web browser on desktop, tablet and mobile, and also offers dedicated Android and iOS apps so you can stay connected on the move.

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