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WT Social: What It Is and How to Use It
Everything you need to know about this Facebook alternative
By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on April 2, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section What Makes WT.Social Different How WT Social Works How to Sign up Joining Leaving and Creating SubWikis Participating in SubWikis WT Social is a social network for people interested in discovering, sharing, and discussing the news. The "WT" in its name stands for "WikiTribune," which used to be a standalone, wiki-based news platform created by Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales. WikiTribune has since been turned into WT Social, bringing its original news aspect together with social sharing and discussion. What Makes WT Social Different From Other Social Networks
There are already lots of social networks out there, but WT Social stands out specifically for being focused on news stories—not the personal updates you're typically used to seeing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media. Similar to Wikipedia, WT Social is entirely funded by donations and meant to be kept ad-free. The platform is designed to cater to its users first and foremost. Users are encouraged to donate if they believe the site adds value to their lives. How WT Social Works
WT Social is made up of SubWikis, which are community discussion threads for certain topics. SubWikis are comparable to subreddits on Reddit. Members of a SubWiki can join the discussion by sharing text, links and media. SubWiki posts can be up-voted (but not down-voted like on Reddit) and include comment sections for members to share their thoughts. How to Sign up to Use WT Social
Navigate to https://wt.social/ in a web browser and fill out your information in the required field to create a free account. At this time, there are no official mobile apps for WT Social. Joining Leaving and Creating SubWikis
As soon as you've created your account, you've automatically joined several SubWikis, shown on the "Onboarding" page. These include Fighting Misinformation, Long reads, News about the Internet, and Weird News. You can select Leave on any of these SubWikis if you're not interested in any of them. You can also select Edit on each SubWiki, which allows you (and anyone else) to edit its description. To find more SubWikis, simply scroll down to browse through more and select Join to join any of them. You can also use the search bar at the top to search for SubWikis, or create a new one by selecting the hamburger menu > Add New SubWiki. You can leave and edit the description of SubWikis from within the SubWiki itself by looking for these options in the right column of any SubWiki page. You can also select the Add New SubWiki at the top of any SubWiki page. Participating in SubWikis
Use the WYSIWYG editor at the top of any SubWiki to create a new post. Posts are collaborative by default, which means any user will be able to edit your post. If you want to restrict editing, select the Individual checkbox so only you can edit it. On SubWiki pages, you can tell Collaborative posts from Individual posts by looking for an edit button at the top of the post (or just beneath the link image preview). Those that have are Collaborative posts, while those that don't are Individual. In addition to being able to select the up arrow button at the top of any post to vote it upwards, you can also do so for comments beneath posts. Alternatively, you can select Hide beneath any comment to make it easier to track the discussion. If you want to reply directly to a comment, select the Reply button beneath that comment. If you want to invite people you know to join a SubWiki, you can do so by creating your very own group. In the top right of every SubWiki, create a group by naming it, then share its link to invite people to your group. Using Your Feed and Creating Talk Posts
Your home page feed won't show recent posts from all the SubWikis you've joined, but rather "Talk" posts from friends. You might also notice Talk posts show up from WT Social creator Jimmy Wales and some other users. Talk posts are posts that aren't meant to fit in any particular SubWiki. You can create a new Talk post from the WYSIWYG editor at the top of your home page. Adding Friends and Customizing Your Profile
You can select Add Friend for any suggested friend on the left side of the home page feed. Alternatively, visit any user's profile by selecting their name, then select Add Friend beneath their name. You can also add a profile photo and cover photo on your profile by selecting the hamburger menu > My Profile. Your posts, edits and comments will be listed here. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Reddit How to Use Google Sheets Foursquare's Swarm App: What It Is and How to Use It How to Prevent Strangers From Seeing Your Facebook Profile What Is a Subreddit? How to Upload, Organize, and Manage Photos on Facebook The 8 Best Facebook Alternatives in 2022 How to View Blocked Profiles on Facebook What Is Instagram, and Why Should You Be Using It? How to Use Instagram How to Share and Collaborate With Google Drive How to Limit Comments on Instagram The 10 Best Reddit Apps for Android in 2022 Messenger Rooms: How to Use Facebook's Video Chat Feature How to Find WhatsApp Group Links Without An Invite How to Insert Comments in Word Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies