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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 16, 2026
  • August 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

1.0.9

August 22, 2026

Composer Updates - Paste a Gander post link to quote it — with easy removal - Fixes for accidental links when typing periods Chat Updates - Link preview cards in chat - Chat previews properly respect content visibility Other Fixes - Stronger bi-directional block enforcement - Email first login/signup - Various minor bug fixes and UI polish

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User reviews

a breath of fresh air

real Canadian social media, made by real canadians, for real people - no bots or ai constantly shoving ads & dis/misinformation in my face like on fb. it’s great knowing that each & every account is a real live human being.

Great app

They are still working out the bugs but I have found the landscape of Gander to be a refreshing change from other social media platforms. Loving the thoughtful interactions I have had with many Canadians on this platform and that it isn’t as toxic as FB and IG.

Weird authentication

Cool app idea but barely any good content. And the fact I need to give a government ID to confirm I’m not a bot, or use my organization email is weird, and very surveillance state-esque. Not a fan.

Great Canadian hosted social media

I have been using the app for several months and think it’s great. It’s user friendly and is largely free from the rage baiting seen in most other social media apps

Nice idea, log in too annoying

Nice idea to have a Canada social app. The log in process ruins it for me. Why this obsession with email-based logins ? Why not passkeys? Even worse because this app keeps logging me out all the time. A social app needs to be quick, allow instant access, not require a multi-minute ordeal to log in every time it’s launched.
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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.