A platform to bridge divides and spark the best in people
On Sparkable, people share posts that sparks inspiration, compassion, joy, and more. We're a nonprofit aiming to strengthen democracy and social cohesion by rebuilding social media into a force for good.
Imagine a social media platform that sparks the best in us.
At Sparkable, we're building just that: a nonprofit platform designed to foster compassion, inspiration, hope, insight, respect, and joy.
Find content that brings us together.
Ever wondered where to find high-quality content that resonates across different viewpoints?
Sparkable amplifies posts appreciated by people across the spectrum.
Here's how it works:
Our bridging-based ranking system will amplify content that brings people together. Instead of promoting posts based solely on popularity, Sparkable highlights posts seen as high-quality by groups who typically disagree with each other.
In other words, if a post is liked by people across the spectrum, it's a sign that it's bridging divides. And that's what we want to promote.
Sparkable is the first social media platform designed entirely around the concept of bridging-based ranking.
We need to challenge the status quo.
Let's face it: traditional social media platforms often prioritize engagement over empathy 1 2.
This ad-driven model tends to amplify sensational content, which can fuel radicalization, polarization, and hate 3 4. In the worst case, it can contribute to physical violence 5 6.
But what if we flipped the script?
By highlighting and boosting content that fosters understanding, we can create a more compassionate online environment.
Our vision: people over profit
At Sparkable, we're committed to putting people first.
Sparkable is open, independent, and funded by its users. As a nonprofit, our goal isn't to maximize profits but to maximize positive impact.
We believe that with intentional design choices, it's possible to rebuild social media to bring communities together and improve collective sense-making around the world. 🌍
Try it out now!
🧑🏾🤝🧑🏻 Community
Meet the community behind Sparkable.
Community Spotlight
From time to time, we interview and spotlight members of our community. See the featured community members here:
Who should we feature next?
Join us on Slack!
Take part in product feedback rounds and discussions.
In our Slack channel, you'll find 150+ changemakers who share the same interest in a healthier online environment. We'd love to welcome you there!
🚀 Team
Meet the people who are building Sparkable.
Sparkable is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization. In the picture below, you'll see some of our incredible team members who are working with great care to build healthier social media:
We are curious minds from different walks of life, united by a shared vision of a healthier online environment.
Join our team!
We offer volunteering opportunities in different capacities, ranging from UX design and software engineering to content moderation.
Help us build healthier social media!
Donations
Sparkable is an independent nonprofit organization working to build more understanding in the world. To do that, we need to make sure our financial incentives align with our mission.
Our funding should come from the community we serve. That's why we are funded by ordinary people through donations. This allows us to stay free, bold, and independent.
From late 2022 to early 2024, we received funding from the Migros Pioneer Fund which enables pioneering projects that break new ground and seek out forward-looking solutions.
Donate to help us stay independent!
Open Source License
Except for the trademark (c) Sparkable, this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (cc).
Sustainability
At Sparkable, we contribute 1% of our revenue (mainly donations) to carbon removal:
