A platform to spark the best in us
Sparkable is a nonprofit social platform to share content that sparks inspiration, compassion, joy, and more. We're here to rebuild social media as 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 curates exceptional videos, articles, and podcasts appreciated by people with diverse perspectives.
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, we highlight posts that receive positive feedback from individuals who might typically disagree.
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 100% 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 contribute to more understanding in 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 have been building Sparkable.
Some of the people who have helped build Sparkable (from top left to bottom right): Amelia, Felix, Mia, Oma, Tony, and Vardon.
We've had the privilege of working with amazing folks, some of whom are shown above. The people who have helped Sparkable so far are curious minds from different walks of life, united by a shared vision of a healthier online environment.
Our long-term goal is to build a team of talented people with diverse backgrounds and experience who align deeply with our mission of bridging divides.
Join our team!
From time to time, we offer volunteering opportunities in different capacities, ranging from UX design and software engineering to content moderation.
We'd love to hear from you if you want to help us create 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 now 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:
