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Released
April 16, 2026
Updated
October 22, 2026

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A social networking app that allows users to customize their feed based on location and interests. It prioritizes free expression within Canadian legal boundaries and keeps user data hosted on Canadian servers. The app supports text, galleries, and videos, with features to save favorite content and assess news source credibility.

✓Customizable feed by location and interest
✓Content moderation under Canadian law
✓User data hosted on Canadian servers
✓Support for text, galleries, and videos
✓Save favorite posts to custom boards
✓News reputation scores and bias ratings
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What's New in Gander Social

1.3.0

October 22, 2026

What's new in 1.3.0 • Groups: create or join public and private communities, post as a group, and keep things safe with new moderation tools. • News: a new feed with the latest stories from trusted news sources. • Smoother video and photo posting, with faster uploads. • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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User reviews

Fun and Fresh

An enjoyable Canadian social media experience. The devs are working hard, and any glitches or bugs are efficiently dealt with.
The community is wonderful, and the main feed is free of grifters or rage bait. There's writers and artists and musicians all sharing their work, and there's daily games like #HashtagWars and #Honkfic. Love this place!
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Nope for non-Canadians

1) Codes delayed so that when you try to sign up for an account, by the time you get the code it's already expired. 2) When I wasn't getting the codes by email I tried my phone number (which I just don't do); now getting 10 spam calls an hour. 3) Finally got an account; if you're non-Canadian you, can't get verified to post anything or comment. I sent an email to the address that pops up on the website; they wrote back and said "you need to contact this email at our organization" – instead of just forwarding it for me. And when I sent an email to that other email address, it bounced back as undeliverable. I signed up because I saw a post about meta-alternatives. Do what Carney would do and just say no! [to this app]. Not good.
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Code

Code came - hours later, then it wanted government ID scanned. I don’t think so

Not a clue

Not a clue here what to do. Where can I get help?

US propaGander on the “Canadian” social media site?

Using “Media Bias Fact Check” to classify the political leanings of news links. It’s a very rightward skewed, US-focused scale. So much for a Canada-first social platform. We don’t need to take any political influence from the tinpot dictatorship to the south.

FAQ

What is Gander Social?

Gander Social is a social networking platform designed to give users control over their feed content and data. It emphasizes free expression within Canadian legal frameworks and hosts user data on Canadian servers for enhanced privacy.

How does Gander Social handle user data?

User data is hosted on sovereign servers within Canada. This ensures that your data remains within the country and is subject to Canadian privacy laws. You also have the flexibility to move your data at any time.

Can I customize my Gander Social feed?

Yes, Gander Social allows you to customize your feed to prioritize content that matters most to you, such as posts from specific locations like Calgary before Cleveland. The algorithms are not designed to manipulate user engagement.

What kind of content can I share on Gander Social?

You can share text posts, galleries of images, and videos. The app offers a seamless experience for switching between different content formats, including full-screen video viewing.

Does Gander Social have ads?

No, Gander Social does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use without any ad interruptions.

How does Gander Social help with news consumption?

Gander Social includes built-in tools that provide reputation scores for news links. These tools display bias ratings, source credibility, and fact-check results, empowering you to critically evaluate the news you consume.

What is the age rating for Gander Social?

Gander Social has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is suitable for mature audiences. This is likely due to the nature of social networking content and discussions.

When was Gander Social last updated?

The latest version of Gander Social, 1.0.6, was last updated on June 25, 2026. The app was initially released on June 9, 2026.