Are you here for a MeWe review?
This article offers a review of this fast-growing social media site along with updated information about what’s occurred at MeWe since this MeWe review’s original publication.
UPDATES: At the time of this update, MeWe reviews such as this one are in demand. According to Business Insider, MeWe gained one million users the week of January 23, 2021, alone. A conflicting source says the same week MeWe’s user base rose by 2.5 million people (Source).
At the time of this update, May 2021, there are one million searches for information about the MeWe app each month.
MeWe’s Marketing Director, David Westreich, confirmed “MeWe’s membership grew by 36% in Q1 2021 and by an average of 173% per year for the last three years.”
Clearly, MeWe is on the rise.
According to one MeWe review, social media users are seeking better control over their privacy and a place where content isn’t heavily censored. The result: By the beginning of 2021, MeWe claimed over 16 million users (Source).
On November 9, 2020, MeWe was the most downloaded app at the iOS Store. According to the Miami Herald, MeWe’s downloads surpassed that of Tik Tok. During that time, MeWe received 200,000 downloads from Google Play.
This MeWe review explains MeWe’s appeal.
Did you know MeWe bills itself as the “anti-Facebook?”
There are actually many social media sites you can use to generate website traffic like StumbleUpon which folded.
However, MeWe social media offers an alternative to traditional social media sites such as Facebook.
This MeWe review explains
- Is MeWe private?
- Is MeWe a dating app?
- What is the MeWe app used for?
- Is MeWe better than Facebook?
By the time you are done reading this MeWe review, you will know why you should use MeWe, how to use MeWe, and how to get MeWe help if you need help with the site along with the answers to these questions.
UPDATE December 2021: If you want to stay on top of MeWe news after reading this review, you can. The platform posts the latest MeWe news on its Twitter account here.
Are you ready to enter MeWe world?
What is MeWe?
What is MeWe?
- MeWe is “The Next Gen Social Network” since MeWe is the next generation of social networking.
- MeWe is a social media site known as a Facebook alternative.
- MeWe is ad-free.
- MeWe is a website that guarantees your data is secure.
Although the site has many similarities to Facebook, MeWe has been called the “anti-Facebook” due to its strict rules about protecting users’ privacy that Facebook hasn’t had.
MeWe’s Marketing Director, David Westreich, shared an update about MeWe’s remarkable growth:
“50% of MeWe’s traffic is outside of North America. MeWe is translated into 20 languages and was recently the #1 downloaded social app in Hong Kong for nearly 3 months.
MeWe’s revenue grew 800% in 2020, and in Q1 2021 MeWe has already doubled its 2020 revenue. To date, MeWe has raised over $23 million from high-net-worth investors.”
UPDATE: MeWe was named a 2020 Most Innovative Social Media Company by Fast Company.
If you are over 16 years old, the minimum age allowed to use the site, keep reading this MeWe review. MeWe, the anti-Facebook, might be for you.
There is confusion over how to spell MeWe and the name of the site.
Inaccurate spellings of MeWe people use include:
- Me We
- Me We.com
- Me/We
- MeWee
- MeeWee
- WeMe I typed “WeMe.com” into the search bar, and surprisingly, the misspelling took me straight to MeWe.
You can find MeWe at MeWe.com which is the correct spelling of the site. You can also find the social media site at www.mewe.com.
MeWe Terms of Service
UPDATED INFORMATION
The screenshot shows the MeWe Terms of Service. As you see, the Terms of Service (TOS) allow you to block and report an inappropriate user, a post, or a page.
In addition, the MeWe Terms of Service covers the content you are allowed you share on MeWe and helps assure users’ privacy protections.
What is MeWe Premium?
For a fee, you can take advantage of the additional following features.
MeWe Premium includes:
- Video journals
- Unlimited voice and video calling
- Unlimited custom emojis and stickers
- Unlimited custom themes
- Premium profile badge
- A free trial
What is MeWe Reddit?
Updated Information:
MeWe Reddit is a secret Reddit group exclusive to Reddit Premium Members.
Look:
You need to be a member of Reddit Premium in order to join the MeWe group on Reddit.
Note: I’ve seen secret social media groups. However, this is the first time I’ve seen a secret social media group on a different social media site.
This is the MeWe logo.
What is the MeWe App?
The MeWe app enables you to use MeWe on your smartphone.
The MeWe.com app
- Is free
- Is available for both iOS and Android.
- Beat the number of TikTok downloads in November 2020.
- Is for ages 17 and up.
According to TechCrunch’s 2021 data, over 16 million people downloaded the MeWe App. There is no cost to download the app.
The MeWe App is available for both iOS at the App Store and Google Play. You need to be 17+ years old to use the app.
Updated: The MeWe.com app received 4.4 out of 5 stars from 276,000 MeWe reviews of the app. The MeWe.com app is #196 on Top Charts at the iOS App Store in the category of social networking.
Here is an excerpt from one of the MeWe reviews of the app:
“The platform is great itself as a great alternative to Facebook [for people who want] a safe haven from ads and publicity and connect to people who they want.”
The review went on to criticize the Story feature as “buggy.”
Use the MeWe app to post Stories and conveniently use MeWe’s features.
Update December 2020: MeWe is currently surging in popularity as conservatives leave Facebook and look for a new social media site to call home. They are turning to two sites, MeWe and Parler.
Updates January 2021: On January 8, two days after the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol, Google banned the Parler app. Amazon and Apple did the same. I predict this will result in even more downloads for MeWe and an expansion of MeWe’s user base.
MeWe Gallery
Did you know you can shop using the MeWe app?
MeWe’s store is called the MeWe Gallery.
If you want to shop at the MeWe Gallery, click MeWe Store in the top right-hand corner of your screen.
The MeWe Gallery sells many diverse items. For instance, you can shop for clothes, rugs, and comforters. I read of someone who bought a clay baby’s footprint,
Update June 2021:
Subsequent to publication, I discovered the MeWe Gallery has a PayPal Community. The MeWe Gallery accepts PayPal for purchases.
The community is called the MeWe Gallery Company Limited. You will find access to the community, the community rules, and access to the MeWe Gallery Company Limited Community here.
MeWe’s user base expanded by one million people the week of January 17 alone.
Note: Parler returned online thanks to a Russian-based company.
MeWe Login
None of the MeWe reviews would be complete without a section on how to log in. MeWe login is simple.
The MeWe login looks like this on desktop. You can login to MeWe using the app or on desktop at MeWe.com.
Before you can login, you need to create an account. Create a free account complete with your name and password.
You need to be at least 16 years old. Make sure your password is at least 6 characters.
You can sign up with your email or phone number. Make sure the box requesting to include your profile in MeWe Search is checked. Check the box indicating you are a human.
Go to your email and click the verification link. Click “Resend the link” if you need a new link.
If you ever try to use your MeWe login information, and you can’t log in, try resetting your password by clicking “Forgot Password.”
MeWe Help
What should you do if you need help with MeWe?
MeWe Help Solution #1
At the bottom of the screen, you see places to click for help.
You can click the Help Center. Two buttons appear: Using MeWe and Privacy and Security. Choose one depending on the nature of your question.
Type your question and articles generate that might help you.
MeWe Help Solution #2
You can also click FAQ and see the answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
MeWe Help Solution #3
UPDATE: November 2021:
Someone complained on Twitter that they were locked out of their MeWe account due to getting a new phone.
The MeWe team responded and offered support for anyone when you contact the team at this email address: support@mewe.com.
Finally, you can contact MeWe Support at cm@mewe.com.np.
Who Owns MeWe?
MeWe is owned by Sgrouples Inc., a company based in Culver City, California in the United States. In fact, MeWe’s original name was “Sgrouples.”
Mark Weinstein MeWe
Update: An April 12 Press Releases Confirmed Weinstein is out as CEO but will stand on as MeWe’s Brand Evangelist. MeWe is replaced as CEO by Hollywood Executive Jeffrey Edell.
UPDATE December 2021:
Edell’s ascension at MeWe reignites a conversation about the deregulation of social media not previously focused on in this MeWe review. After hearing Edell’s interview, I conclude he is against MeWe censorship.
When Weinstein what still at MeWe, he was interviewed by the BBC (British Broadcasting Channel).
Since celebrities such as Cheech and Chong use MeWe, Edell brings unique talents to MeWe that are timely considering celebrities’ interest in the social media site.
Previously, MeWe was run by Mark Weinstein, MeWe’s former CEO and founder. Weinstein is also the founder of MeWe Pro and the Executive Officer at Sgrouples. Weinstein’s name is associated with MeWe social media.
Weinstein hails from San Francisco, California. An advocate for privacy, Weinstein is ahead of his time. Weinstein is also an author.
In an interview, Weinstein explained that MeWe is moderated to ensure there is no hateful content on the site like was found on Parler, a site without moderation.
Weinstein is called a “disruptor” since he is shaking up the industry. When asked how he is shaking up the industry, Weinstein replied,
“The current social media giants spy on their users, share/sell their users’ personal data with advertisers, marketers, and politicians, and manipulate the newsfeeds, minds, and votes of their users.
MeWe solves these problems with an entirely different business model and philosophy. There are no ads, no targeting, no facial recognition, no newsfeed manipulation, and no election interference” (Source).
According to reports, Weinstein is worth 100 million dollars. Mark Weinstein is not related to film producer Harvey Weinstein.
MeWe Stock
Is MeWe publicly traded?
Since MeWe is a private company, you can’t purchase MeWe stock. Former CEO Mark Weinstein kept MeWe a private company and off the stock exchange. Therefore, the answer is “No.” MeWe is not publicly traded.
Updated Information: Now that Weinstein is out as CEO and Edell is in, stay tuned to see if Edell allows MeWe stock to be publicly traded. Watch this space.
MeWe Review
This MeWe review offers advantages and disadvantages of MeWe.
Advantages of MeWe:
MeWe is called the “Private Social Network” since it protects your data.
According to Google Play:
“MeWe is the uplifting Next-Gen Social Network with awesome social features and No BS.
MeWe members see every post, chat, comment, etc., made by individuals, pages, and groups they are connected with, in a true timeline order.
MeWe members own their data and enjoy the protection of MeWe‘s Privacy Bill Of Rights.”
August 2020
I encourage you to read the comment section of this post. To quote one commenter, “Your review is by far not my experience after using MeWe for over two years.”
At the time of this writing, there are 51 comments on this post. By reading the comments section. you get a more comprehensive MeWe review which presents both sides, both positive and negative, as any well-written review should.
MeWe vs Facebook
June 2021 Update:
You don’t have to believe my MeWe reviews.
Consider these MeWe vs Facebook quotes (Source):
“I’ve been using MeWe for almost a year now and am really liking it! It posses itself as a Facebook alternative, but really, I think they have a lot of potential for becoming even better than Facebook.”
“It’s a decent alternative to Facebook in terms of features and functions. I like how easy it is to start groups and how easy it is to manage them.”
May 2021 Update:
Recent stats: In January 2021, MeWe’s user base grew to 16 million, up from 8 million the previous June. In other words, within the year, MeWe’s user base doubled.
Clearly, people keep flocking to the MeWe social media site. They are leaving Facebook for MeWe in such large droves, this meme indicating Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg must be threatened by MeWe social media seems appropriate.
July 2020 Update:
This MeWe review is certainly timely. Facebook’s troubles continue as advertisers boycott the site for preferring “hate for profit.”
MeWe reviews will show MeWe is the “anti-Facebook.” and a viable Facebook alternative.
This MeWe review shows that MeWe doesn’t sell personal data. This is in contrast to Facebook which has already admitted doing so.
If you have seen recent MeWe reviews 2020, you know that MeWe’s contributors continue to donate large amounts to the site.
Let’s get started learning about MeWe, the anti-Facebook. Bring on the MeWe review!
Updates in January 2019: Now that Google+ is closing, MeWe is enabling all Google+ users to update their Google+ content directly to MeWe.
Also, since the original publication of this post, I discovered MeWe has an app called, “MeWe Network.”
Quite a stir.
That’s what the impending closure of Google+ caused.
The announcement caused quite a stir twice: once when the site first initially announced it was closing due to a data breach, and then again when Google+ announced it was closing four months earlier than planned due to a second data breach.
I came to the rescue by researching and publishing my findings: 13 social media websites still growing their user bases.
A commenter informed me that although my choices of rising social media sites were good ones, there was even a better choice for an active social media site, a new site called “MeWe.”
The commenter, Alexa Shaw, authored this MeWe review to tell you about MeWe, the exciting social media site.
According to Alexa, “MeWe allows us to share our photographic adventures, visually and through the written word. They don’t allow commercial ads either. So, to be able to introduce people to a non-commercial social media gathering site to help them find a new home to replace G+, I’d be honored to send a little something your way.”
Bring on Alexa’s MeWe review and discover the advantages of using MeWe, a new social media site.
MeWe vs Parler
MeWe | Parler | |
16 million users | 2.85 billion | 11.1 million |
In May of 2021, Parler became a viable MeWe alternative. Both MeWe and Parler have reputations as being social media sites for political conservatives.
After months of not being available, Parler is once again available for download.
It’s true: I checked the app store and saw it for myself.
MeWe Reviews Update
Since starting as a social media platform and Facebook alternative, MeWe continues to generate a great deal of hype.
MeWe Social Network Reviews
There are many positive MeWe reviews such as this one:
Posted July 26, 2020:
“Left Facebook for MeWe and so far it’s a nice experience. There’s still room for growth such as more videos and groups but I like the fact that everything is in one app instead of having to download two like you have to do with Facebook. Plus, the privacy is welcoming. Don’t have to worry so much about Big Brother having access to everything I do on my phone. Keep it up MeWe! I believe in you! (Source)”
A Facebook Alternative
MeWe Review: An Introduction To MeWe
Social Media – The Way It Was Intended
Google Plus Is Shutting Down. Facebook Sells Your Personal Data — MeWe.com Can Help
Alexa Shaw
When Janice asked me to write a MeWe review, I was happy to add my 2-cents. My non-profit, This Is Saipan, and I have been members of MeWe since 2016. I can’t tell you about Mark Weinstein’s visionary origin story behind MeWe, but I can certainly fill you in on its cornucopia of features.
What convinced the others and me at This Is Saipan & 15th Parallel Photography, is the fact Mark Weinstein, the founder, and creator of MeWe, intentionally designed his social media platform around a shield of “personal privacy.”
Imagine, a social network designed with the specific intent of building an infrastructure that maintains OUR privacy and not to strip it away. Another feature we really appreciate – NO ADS! There are no commercial ads on MeWe.
Your pages, group meetings, conversations, chats, messages, etc. are ALL ad-free. Unlike Google+ and Facebook, MeWe is a website without commercial influence. That leaves us free to write, post, meet-up, chat, upload pics/clips/videos and more about pretty much anything when we adhere to common sense and follow the current laws of society.
With so many recent US and EU new requirements drowning social networking, Facebook and Google+ began to lose ground years ago, not to mention collecting numerous fines and lawsuits, and they continue to do so.
MeWe is fairly new, and in July 2018, it surpassed 2 million active members (many coming from Facebook and Google+), with rapid growth and it is predicted to reach millions more by 2021. For a complete paradigm shift in social networking standards, laws, requirements and infrastructure building, those are pretty awesome numbers.
I admit I was a bit overwhelmed on our MeWe homepage after logging in for the first time. As with anything, however, you need to spend a little time getting used to what’s in front of you. Once I did, I felt free and introduced MeWe to everyone at work – then we told our friends in the US. We live and work in the Northern Mariana Islands. I know, but someone has to live in a tropical paradise, right?
Some of MeWe’s features include:
- No ads;
- No spying;
- No BS;
- #Not4Sale (the members – we’re NOT for sale – think Instagram, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook are selling your personal data);
- Unlimited group creation;
- 1-on-1 private and open chats;
- Open personal and group chats;
- Disappearing content;
- Custom camera w/GIF creation;
- Live voice and video;
- “Next-Gen” voice messaging;
- Ultra secret chats with double-ratchet encryption (a paid feature add-on);
- Custom personal and group profile creation;
- Personal cloud storage;
- Total control over your data and content – you own what you upload – period.
- NO censorship (beyond societal requirements);
- NO content manipulation;
- NO news feed to push your content to the bottom of the page;
- NO facial recognition;
- Every public post, chat, image, video, comment, etc. is seen by all of your fellow MeWe members;
- TRUE timeline ordering – with no outside interference;
- Custom profile pics;
- Custom banner images;
- Notifications you customize;
- Member suggestions for improvements, new features, etc. – that actually get applied;
- The feedback that’s actually read and answered;
- Events calendars;
- Multi-language capable;
- A separate “Pro” MeWe (mewepro.com), and so much more.
MeWe is browser-based, so it’s cross-platform: Windows, Mac, Linux, *iOS, *Android (*through free mobile apps or mobile browsers).
MeWe also has a store so members can purchase add-ons and features to personalize their MeWe experience without requiring a subscription fee. With so many free features, we’re quite happy with what we’ve been given already.
If you are looking (or someone you know is looking), for a Facebook alternative or as an alternative to Google Plus since the site is closing, you might want to try MeWe as a viable replacement. It’s free, private, and not too difficult to make the leap. We took a chance on this Next-Gen “2016 Innovative World Technology Finalist,” and we’re all glad we did. We’ve never looked back.
Everyone reading this should give MeWe a spin. It’s fresh and filled with features not found elsewhere. It costs nothing, is fun, exhilarating and an awesome alternative to Google Plus. You can choose the site as a Facebook alternative or use MeWe as an addition.
MeWe’s been around for about 4 years, starting out under another name and changing it to MeWe in 2016, receiving high praise and innovative technology recognition in that same year.
MeWe is edgy, smart, intuitive, and features rich content right from the start. There are many ways MeWe is better than other social networks. The most important is that MeWe was created by putting the privacy needs of its members FIRST! Mark Weinstein, founded MeWe with the belief social media isn’t for sale and neither is our privacy.
UPDATE In a January 2021 interview, Weinstein was asked why MeWe’s user base is rising. He maintains social media users don’t like having their data sold, so they are flocking to MeWe.
There’s no one looking over your shoulder as you work or play. There are no big corporations demanding advertising favors for support dollars. There’s no tracking, no commercial ads and no push toward corporate interests.
Everything you say, type, upload or produce, belongs to you. It’s never given away or sold to anyone. There’s no data mining of your personal information for private, corporate, or government agencies.
MeWe runs on Next Generation Technology (think 2G to 5G!). Using the power of next-gen tech is propelling MeWe to the forefront of social media worldwide. It’s been gaining momentum since the first day it went into operation.
If you want a fantastic alternative to Google Plus or an alternative to Facebook, or you just want another social media outlet, MeWe should be on your immediate things-to-do list.
MeWe is new, fresh, and social media 2.0 and beyond; better than Google Plus and Facebook; great fun for personal use; well suited to carry on business needs and collaboration in real-time – with NO big bro listening/tracking; has plenty of customizing features; runs smoother and faster than other social media network sites and has no corporations pushing THEIR products on to you.
Each of us at This Is Saipan & 15th Parallel Photography made the move to MeWe in 2016 and we haven’t looked back. MeWe is our social media home to post, play, discuss, educate and inform people of just about everything photography. We even started the MeWe group ‘Self-Taught Photographers,’ so anyone and everyone can ask us questions and learn about the joys of photography and how to get the most out of their DSLR.
Mark Weinstein and his team are showing the social media giants that dedication to the people and our privacy needs is far more rewarding than indulging in corporate greed. We agree. Seriously consider giving MeWe a try. You really can’t beat the price! MeWe is free!
15th Parallel Photography’s MeWe Homepage
Author Bio: Alexa Shaw, Photographer Co-founder of This Is Saipan
MeWe Reviews: Updates
Is MeWe Safe for Teens?
July 2021 Update
In addition to attracting political extremists, MeWe is attracting anti-vaxxers.
June 2021 Update
One of the reasons for MeWe’s tremendous popularity is the site’s embrace of free speech. As Facebook became stricter about censorship, MeWe gained traction.
As a result of this relaxed attitude toward censorship, users may be exposed to content and images that parents won’t approve of.
New CEO Jeffrey Lidell commented on MeWe’s attitude toward censorship:
“If you’re going to have crazy theories, again as long as you’re not damaging to people, you’re not pointing a gun at Obama’s head, you’re not raiding the Capitol to get to Nancy Pelosi… then a person should be available to be as silly as they want and they can not make sense or make sense, just don’t cross the line,” he said (Source).
Related Reading: More information about Facebook’s control over censorship can be found in this article about how to get out of Facebook Jail.
There are also reports of MeWe porn. In the years that I’ve been using MeWe social media, I have never personally seen porn on the site. However, if parents are concerned, they should check out MeWe for themselves and have a talk with children who might see content they consider inappropriate on any social media site.
Do these MeWe reviews now paint a mixed impression of MeWe’s appeal?
Best MeWe Groups
MeWe reviews should recommend groups for you to join. I can only make these recommendations based on my personal experience of the groups I am a member of.
In my experience, these are the best MeWe groups:
- Tech and Software
- Share Your Blog Posts
If you want to find other groups, click Browse Groups.
MeWe will show you groups in various content niches that might be of interest to you. Choose from these groups.
There are also MeWe NSFW (Not Safe for Work) groups containing more mature content.
Conservative Alternative to Facebook
Is MeWe a conservative alternative to Facebook?
One of the comments on this MeWe review claimed that MeWe is indeed for right-leaning politically minded people.
According to Fortune, MeWe is, indeed, a social media site for conservatives. However, you find conservatives on different social media sites just like you find liberals, more left-leaning people, on various social media sites.
Visualization is a helpful way to analyze text, so I used the text of this MeWe review to make a word cloud. Which part of this article stands out to you the most?
In a word cloud, the words appearing most frequently appear larger than the other words. Based on the size of the words in the MeWe review word cloud, does MeWe seem like a conservative alternative to Facebook?
Like MeWe, Parler, Gab, and Rumble are also considered conservative alternatives to Facebook.
MeWe Awards
If you go to MeWe.com, you’ll see MeWe received many honors:
- Startup of the Year Finalist
- Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America
- 2018: “One to Watch” TechTrends Report
Wrapping Up MeWe Review: Facebook Alternative An Introduction to MeWe
I have firmly maintained bloggers should use Facebook groups to promote their articles despite the accusations against Facebook regarding data breaches. Alexa offers a different perspective in this article.
If you, too, are concerned about Google+ closing and the potential for continual security problems using Facebook, consider using MeWe. Alexa presents MeWe has a viable Facebook alternative and one of the alternatives to Google Plus.
Readers, please share so other people concerned about data breaches read this MeWe review and consider using MeWe as an alternative to GooglePlus or as an alternative to Facebook.
I look forward to your views in the comments section. What is your opinion after reading this MeWe Review? Do you think you might consider giving MeWe a try?
More MeWe Review Updates
July 2019 Update
MeWe announced it collected $4.5 million from high-net-worth investors and passed five million members.
Mark makes the case that Facebook should not be broken up by antitrust regulators– MeWe’s success proves that Facebook is not a monopoly.
More exciting news: MeWe is predicted to have 30 million members by the end of 2019, and 150 million by the end of 2020.
Update October 2019
According to MeWe’s David Westreich,
“MeWe just announced it surpasses 6 million members and is named a 2019 “Best Entrepreneurial Company in America” by Entrepreneur magazine.
Recently MeWe has ranked as a “Top 10” Social App and the #1 Trending Social App in the Google Play Store.
Here’s the press release:
https://www.
prnewswire.com/news-releases/
facebook-competitor-mewe-
surpasses-6-million-members-
becomes-1-trending-social-app-
and-named-a-2019-best-
entrepreneurial-company-300930269.html
New announcements include:
MeWe expects over 100 million members by the end of 2020, having achieved 405% growth in 2018 and growing twice as fast on a daily basis in 2019
60% of MeWe’s traffic is international and 35% of members are active–exceeding industry standards.”
MeWe vs Facebook
Even before 2021, in June of 2020, the Tech Times predicted MeWe might overtake Facebook.
“This New ‘Anti-Facebook’ social networking site may become the world’s Number One.”
When it comes to MeWe vs Facebook, there is an important difference in functionality.
Facebook users complain they can’t see their friends and family’s posts. However, since MeWe doesn’t operate on a newsfeed algorithm, MeWe reviews comparing the two sites praise MeWe for being the better platform in this respect.
Also, MeWe operates on an ad-free basis in contrast to Facebook.
Most importantly, MeWe stresses privacy.
Previous rumors reported Facebook’s attempts to buy MeWe. However, although Facebook purchased WhatsApp and Instagram, Facebook did not buy MeWe.
More information about MeWe vs Facebook can be found here: MeWe vs Facebook.
Update March 2021
Facebook users continue to flock to MeWe for two reasons: What Facebook is doing that angers social media users and what MeWe is doing that pleases social media users.
Facebook angers social media users by putting groups on probation. MeWe offers the groups a haven from strict content regulation and offers all members a guarantee of data privacy.
December 2020 Update 2
In November of 2020, Facebook started putting groups on probation.
In the days following the U.S. Presidential Election, many conservatives moved from Facebook to MeWe.
Look:
According to MeWe’s announcement on November 9, MeWe became the #1 most downloaded Social Networking app at the iOS Store.
December 2020 Update 1
Despite people going to MeWe in record numbers, the site keeps getting accused of porn. A MeWe user posted a definition of porn in the comments and suggested the definition be put in the post to give clarity to this MeWe Review:
“That which is of or pertaining to obscene literature; obscene; licentious. Material is pornographic or obscene if the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that the work taken as a whole appeals to the prurient interest…” Source: Black’s Law Dictionary
- MeWe expects over 100 million members by the end of 2020, having achieved 405% growth in 2018 and growing twice as fast on a daily basis in 2019.
- November 2020 Update: Now that the end of 2020 arrived, MeWe’s expectation seems to be coming true. Currently, there are 282,000 searches for a MeWe review and other information about MeWe monthly.
- 60% of MeWe’s traffic is international and 35% of members are active–exceeding industry standards
Since publishing this MeWe review, I discovered these emojis MeWe offers. You can use the emojis to tell people on the site what you’re eating, drinking, reading, hearing, and watching.
February 2020
MeWe users are writing to complain about negativity and spam at MeWe.
I only promote in MeWe groups. I have not encountered any spam. If I did, I would ignore it the way I do at LinkedIn where I encounter spam promotions regularly.
March 2020
MeWe responds to the Coronavirus by assisting in social distancing.
Social distancing is known to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, so MeWe invented the first-ever dual-camera video on a social media site. This assists people in virtually communicating.
A 2020 Press Release also announced MeWe is beginning to use Stories.
Exciting: According to the Press Release, MeWe was named 2020 Most Innovative Social Media Company by Fast Company.
In March, MeWe also announced its user-base surpassed 7 million members.
April 2020
Look what happens when you have a connection request on MeWe:
You are reminded of all the perks MeWe offers along with the notification of your connection request.
May 2020
Yesterday, someone found this MeWe review by typing this question into Google’s search bar:
“Is Mewe.com a scam or a legit company?”
Of course, MeWe is a legitimate company! I don’t know why people would think otherwise.
MeWe is a company run by Mark Weinstein and makes a great Facebook alternative.
June 2020
Since MeWe started in 2012, the site has continued strong. This is largely due to MeWe’s rebranding its image as “the anti-Facebook” and a “Facebook alternative.”
Let me share some data:
Globally, Alexa has an Alexa rank of about 8,000 which means it’s one of the world’s best websites according to Alexa.com. More information about the Alexa rank can be found here.
July 2020
The Chicago Sun Times published a list of social media sites that could be potential Facebook replacements amidst Facebook’s troubles with advertisers pulling their revenue money.
MeWe was among the social media sites listed. According to former CEO Mark Weinstein :
““We have all the features people love about social, great groups, private news feeds for close friends, and none of the BS,” he says. “There is no way for a marketer to target you.”
September 2020 Update 1
This review of MeWe social media mentioned MeWe groups. Did you know WebTalk and MeWe are cross-platform? WebTalk, another social media site for business people, holds its groups on MeWe’s social media platform.
Look:
September 2020 Update 2
If you read the comments section, you’ll see MeWe users complained about the site.
Loyal MeWe user Alexa Shaw responded to those concerns:
Alexa Shaw back with the results of my poll/test in response to “Sheila” and her earlier writing about MeWe. Sheila wrote:
“Your MeWe review is by far not my experience after using MeWe for over two years.
It is slow, it takes ages to load, often the app is offline, content not loading, chats disappearing, I get ‘harassed’ by MeWe if I don’t want to upgrade while I type a message, groups often not refreshing, sometimes groups are not shown, lots of spam.
If you report, MeWe doesn’t do anything, it is not even following its own policy.
A lot of members use many accounts to cyberbully and harass, post illegal materials, post copyright materials, and reporting doesn’t help.
Mewe is protecting the hate spreaders and cyberbullies by its policy, and not protecting the victims.
Never experienced such a bad platform.
Facebook and Twitter might not be perfect, but at least they have dignity.”
So, I let Mostly Blogging’s readers know I’d be testing these claims and posting the results.
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
I posted what she wrote, on MeWe’s main page, on our pages: 15th Parallel Photography and our group: Self Taught Photographers.
With 163 total replies, the results are: 1 person said they had an issue with a stalker. She blocked him, reported him, and has never heard from him again.
The remaining 162 responses provided:
NO stalkers, no forced ads,
MeWe is not slow except on the phone app in the ‘Notifications’ section which takes time to load,
No one is being openly harassed,
No one has ever had chats or any other conversations “vanish” without being deleted by them, all groups that MeWe members have joined show at all times (unless of course you’re being bad or you whine a lot, in which case you get blocked by the Admin or Moderator),
No one gets “SPAMMED,” unless they press the wrong link and get into a “BOT” fight,
No one has reported MeWe’s owners or moderators blatantly or deliberately failing to follow their own policies and DO enforce the rules as stated.
No one has ever witnessed/noticed MeWe members creating MeWe pages or profiles with the sole, or shared, intent to cyberbully or harass someone else.
MeWe members report they have never witnessed “dignity,” “respect,” or “victim protections” on Facebook or Twitter,
Nor compliance with laws or policies, frequently changing these same rules without notice to the subscriber
No one that responded has ever witnessed a MeWe member posting “illegal materials,” other than posts that contain “copyrighted” materials that do not provide credit to the owner(s) of the material and do not fall within the legal parameters allowed by US Copyright laws of being newsworthy, educational or beneficial to society as a whole.
These are the results I collected since the day Sheila posted her claims. I hope these results help clarify what she has said and based on these results it clearly shows a different outcome.
Alexa Shaw
October 2020 Update
Look:
According to the screenshot, the Exploding Topics website shows MeWe’s growth at 1100%.
MeWe Review: FAQ
Is MeWe really private?
Yes! MeWe assures users they will never sell your data. Founder Mark Weinstein started MeWe with this promise.
Does Facebook own MeWe?
MeWe is owned by Sgrouples Inc., a company based in Culver City, California in the United States.
Who owns MeWe?
MeWe is owned by Sgrouples Inc., a company based in Culver City, California in the United States. Mark Weinstein is MeWe’s founder.
What can you do with the MeWe app?
The app makes using MeWe convenient since you can access the site on your mobile device.
Yes, definitely! MeWe bills itself as a safe alternative to Facebook.
I am impressed with MeWe. The MeWe social network provides an alternative to Facebook due to its similarities to Facebook and guarantees users’ privacy.
Are you on MeWe.com?
Yes! I have used MeWe for years.
What is MeWe?
MeWe is a social media site that guarantees users’ data will be kept private and offers itself as a Facebook alternative.
Can MeWe replace Facebook?
Yes. MeWe is capable of replacing Facebook. In fact, when politicians insist there is no competition for Facebook, and that it should divest as a monopoly, MeWe’s Brand Evangelist Mark Weinstein insists that MeWe is competition for Facebook, and is the Facebook alternative.
How many users does MeWe have?
By the start of 2021, MeWe boasted 16 million users.
Does MeWe cost money?
MeWe is free to use. However, there is a premium plan, so you can pay to upgrade your account.
Is MeWe publicly traded?
No. MeWe is a private company, so MeWe currently is not publicly traded. MeWe has a new CEO, so we’ll see if he enables MeWe stock options. As of now, you can’t buy MeWe stock.
What is the MeWe app?
The MeWe app is a free smartphone app that allows you to access the MeWe social media site on your phone. The MeWe app is available for both iOS and Android.
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