Published 14:43 IST, November 11th 2020

How to use Parler App? Disappointed Twitter users move to this app

In the wake of several bans and fact-checking procedures imposed by Twitter on its users, many of its users are now turning to a social media app called Parler

Reported by: Disha Kandpal
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Many users of Apple’s app store must have spotted social media app, Parler, in re, lately. social networking app Parler was founded by John Matze and Jared Thomson, two Nevada-based conservative programmers in 2018. website describes itself as a “free speech” microblogging alternative to platforms like Twitter. According to a report by Mashable India, founders of Parler created social media app after realising that many big tech companies have an anti-conservative bias in today's day and . Read on to find out, “How to use Parler app?”

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How to use Parler app?

  • Parler app was initially only available for users in US but w its services have been extended to most of countries. People can head to Parler website via Google and sign up.
  • While signing up user will be asked for key credentials like email id, phone number and etc.
  • After creating an account on Parler, users can update ir account with a picture of mselves and some or key information about ir profession and interests. And voilà, you are ready to begin 'parlant' on website.
  • Finally, y are all set to go. A similar process can be applied to use Parler app on phone.
  • Parler icons will be visible on both Google Play Store and App Store. app is meant for both android and iPhone’s. 

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Is Parler free to use?

Mashable report furr reveals that during summer of 2020, Parler became particularly popular with conservatives and Trump supporters. reason for this was that big social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter cracked down on misinformation and began banning users for spreading ‘fake news.’ Many users had claimed that new rules were targeting conservatives and that y'd been silenced. In fact, right before 2020 US elections, many of President Trump’s tweets were slapped with misinformation warning labels by Twitter. Hence, many right-wing personalities looking to practice free speech, meaning, publish without fact-checks, found solace in Parler. It also became a favourable platform for people wanting to avoid far-right platforms kwn for racism, like Gab.

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How is Parler doing in terms of numbers?

According to mobile analytics firm Sensor Tower, Parler received an estimated 636,000 downloads from Google Play and App Store in U.S. on vember 8, right after US election results were anunced. This topped Parler's previous best day in June when  platform received 119,000 new downloads. It was day Twitter removed Trump's manipulated "racist toddler" video because copyright holder, toddler's parents, complained.  

14:43 IST, November 11th 2020