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Are.na

Are.na

Organize your internet

273 ratings
188 reviews
📊 Productivity
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 17, 2017
  • July 29, 2026

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About

This platform allows creatives and researchers to save and organize any type of content into collections. It provides a distraction-free space to connect and build ideas, fostering collaboration and community. It is independent, ad-free, and algorithm-free.

✓Save any content type
✓Organize into collections
✓Distraction-free space
✓Collaborate on projects
✓Share ideas privately or publicly
✓Thoughtful community
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Are.na. Based on 273 reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and clean
  • 👍Minimalist and accessible
  • 🖤Great community and content
  • 🖤Inspiring and creative
  • 🖤Organically curated experience

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛Laggy performance
  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛Unintuitive navigation
  • 🐛Limited functionality compared to website
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What's New in Are.na

2.1.0

July 29, 2026

- Customizable tab bar - Dawn and dusk themes - Share links for private channels - Transfer ownership of channels - Drag and drop from external apps like Photos - Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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User reviews

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롱블랙에서 기사 접하고 왔어요

알고리즘이 돌봄케어로 사는 사람입니다. 어떤 고민이 있으면 그 고민 딱 짚는 글 뜨고, 관심 생기면 바로 영상 옵니다. 근데 문득 그런 생각이 들더라고요. 내가 뭐 좋아하는지도 얘가 먼저 알고 갖다주는 거 아닌가. 그래서 홧김에 받았습니다, 이 앱. 아직 안 써봤지만 일단 알고리즘없이 한번 살아보려고요.
아마존활명수드래곤아마존활명수드래곤

Totally original

One of the best places for curation and inspiration.
Clint KovačClint Kovač

Wonderful app

A favorite. Nice. Friendly.
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Versão para português do Brasil.

Gostaria que acrescentasse o idioma português do Brasil.
Sheila Mendes CoutinhoSheila Mendes Coutinho

Impossible de s'inscrire

Alors à l'écran d'inscription, c'est fait pour des grands téléphones, lorsque le clavier s'ouvre la première ligne, pour mettre mon e-mail, disparaît en haut, impossible de cliquer dessus ! Allez zou, bye bye 👋🏻
SrgvltSrgvlt
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Inability to login or sign up

Bug

Blocks not loading or duplicating

Bug

App crashing when viewing GIFs/animations

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

Bug

Navigation issues due to 'Dynamic Island'

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to sort channels by connections

Feature

Landscape mode support on iPad

Feature

Password reset functionality

Feature

Multiple image/video uploads

Feature

Improved channel management

Feature

FAQ

What is Are.na?

Are.na is an independent platform designed for creative researchers, designers, artists, and academics. It offers a calm, ad-free, and algorithm-free space to save any kind of content, organize it into collections, and connect ideas.

What kind of content can I save on Are.na?

You can save any kind of content on Are.na, including links, videos, images, and texts. This allows for a comprehensive way to gather and organize information for your projects and research.

How does Are.na handle collaboration?

Are.na allows you to share ideas and collaborate on projects with anyone, anywhere. You can invite friends to work together privately or publicly, fostering a collaborative environment for building new ideas.

Is Are.na free to use?

Yes, Are.na is completely free to use. It is an independent platform that is free from ads, algorithms, and unhealthy business practices, prioritizing a thoughtful user experience.

Who is Are.na for?

Are.na is ideal for creative researchers, designers, artists, academics, and anyone who enjoys exploring and connecting information. It's a space where curiosity is valued and users can break out of filter bubbles.