GETTR.

About GETTR.

GETTR is a social media and microblogging platform that presents itself as an alternative to mainstream social networks, founded on principles of free speech and opposition to "cancel culture". The company was officially launched on July 4, 2021, by Jason Miller, a former senior advisor and chief spokesman for Donald Trump. The platform's creation followed the banning of Donald Trump from several major social media sites after the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Miller, who served as CEO until leaving in 2023 to rejoin Trump's presidential campaign, has a background as a communications strategist and political advisor.

The platform's financing has been linked to a foundation tied to Guo Wengui, an exiled Chinese businessman with connections to former Trump strategist Steve Bannon. While Miller stated Guo had no formal role, reports and former employees have indicated that Guo held significant influence over the company. Before its public launch, GETTR existed as a Chinese-language network called Getome, linked to Guo, which was later retooled.

GETTR operates in the global social media market, primarily targeting users, often with conservative viewpoints, who are seeking alternatives to platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Its core user base is in the United States, with Brazil being its second-largest market. The business model is not explicitly detailed, but it appears to be a privately held company funded by investors, with potential future revenue from advertising or other services.

The platform's user interface and feature set are very similar to Twitter, leading some to call it a "clone". Key features include the ability to write posts up to 777 characters, upload up to six images, and post videos up to three minutes long. It also offers live-streaming capabilities, end-to-end encrypted direct messaging, a short-form video creator called GTok, and the ability for users to import their content from Twitter. The platform aims to provide a space for unfiltered discourse, though it does employ content moderation and has been observed to host extreme content, including racism and antisemitism.