What is Postly?
Postly is a privacy-first, open-source social platform—no ads, no tracking, and full control over your data. Built for creators, communities, and individuals who care about digital freedom. Reclaim your feed and own your online space with Postly.
Problem
Users face privacy concerns and lack control over their data on traditional social media platforms, dealing with ads and tracking that compromise digital freedom.
Solution
A privacy-first, open-source social platform allowing users to reclaim their feed, avoid ads/tracking, and fully own their data. Examples: decentralized communities, ad-free content sharing.
Customers
Creators, privacy-focused communities, and individuals (e.g., digital activists, tech-savvy users) seeking ethical alternatives to mainstream platforms.
Unique Features
Fully open-source architecture, zero ads/tracking, user-owned data, and transparent moderation tools for community-driven governance.
User Comments
Praises ad-free experience
Values data ownership
Appreciates open-source transparency
Seeks more customization
Requests broader integrations
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024, 1.2K+ upvotes, 8K+ GitHub stars, 50K+ active users, and $120K+ in community donations (exact MRR undisclosed).
Market Size
The global social media market is valued at $231 billion in 2024, with privacy-focused platforms capturing ~3% ($6.9B) as per Statista.
