Meet The All-New Sparkable: Groups, Connections, DMs, and More!

Sparkable version 4.0 has been in the works for months and it's our biggest update yet. We’ve listened to your feedback and are introducing a wealth of new features designed to make Sparkable more powerful and useful than ever.

Check out the new Sparkable!

Note: If you had an account on the previous version, just click “Forgot password” when signing in to the new one.

Our amazing team has been hard at work over the past few months to take Sparkable to the next level. Here’s what’s coming your way:

Connect with changemakers. In more ways than ever.

Groups

Find your community with groups. These spaces let you discuss shared interests, connect with others, and participate in conversations that matter — including our Tech+Democracy meetups.

Connections

Connect with the incredible people on Sparkable. Build your network and collaborate with those who inspire and challenge you in the best ways.

Chat

Exchange direct messages with others anytime! Our new chat feature lets you have personal conversations directly with other users.

Find new inspiration. Now easier than ever.

Search

Quickly find posts, people, and groups that matter to you with our new Search feature. Locate the content and communities you care about faster than ever.

Find connections

See people connected to your existing connections in the "Suggested" tab. A simple way to expand your network and discover new connections on Sparkable.

Discover groups

Explore communities that match your interests, join conversations, and connect with people who share your passions in the "Discover groups" tab.

Post, share, and tag. The way you like.

Choose your audience

Decide who sees your posts. Make them public, visible only to your connections, or just for yourself.

Include text, images, and videos

Posting on Sparkable is now more flexible than ever. You’re no longer required to include a link. Share text, images, videos, or links freely.

Tag other people

Bring friends into the conversation. Tagging makes it easier to connect and collaborate.

Share via chat

Want to share someone else's post with one of your connections? Send it straight to them via direct message on Sparkable.

The new Sparkable is here for you. Make it your own.

Save posts

Keep posts that resonate with you or that you want to revisit later. Find them in the "Saved" tab on your profile.

In-app notifications

Stay in the loop with real-time updates on posts, comments, and group activity. Never miss important moments on Sparkable.

Dark mode

You asked, we listened! Say hello to Dark mode on Sparkable. Access it anytime via Settings → Dark theme for a more comfortable viewing experience.

There are many more changes waiting for you on the platform! The release of this new platform is our biggest update so far, and we can’t wait to see you using it.

Check out the new Sparkable!

Note: If you had an account on the previous version, just click “Forgot password” when signing in to the new one.

What makes Sparkable different?

We’re building a prosocial media platform designed to bridge divides.

Here’s what makes our approach unique:

Prosocial reactions. Spark the best in people.

Traditional reactions such as “like” or “angry” often amplify sensational or divisive content. Prosocial reactions take a different approach – encouraging people to share posts that bring out the best in others. Learn more:

Prosocial reactions: a new way to surface high-quality content

Sparkable is pioneering a new way to evaluate the prosocial effects of a post.

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Bridging algorithm. Healthy for you, and for society.

In an era where polarization, outrage, and hate dominate news and social media, a new approach to filtering and ranking information is more urgent than ever. It’s time to move beyond engagement-based amplification – and embrace bridging-based ranking.

We’re implementing a new bridging algorithm in an upcoming version. It will prioritize content that reflects bridging qualities such as compassion, curiosity, respect, and nuance. Learn more:

🌉 Designing social media to bridge divides could change everything

Sparkable Co-Founder Vardon Hamdiu joined Professor Deb Donig on her “The Technically Human Podcast” to discuss how to build healthier social media.

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You control the feed. Not the other way around.

We’re rebuilding the filters you know from previous versions and will reintroduce them soon in an improved form. They’ll offer you even greater transparency, choice, and control over your feed.