Noplace, a blend of Twitter and MySpace for Gen Z, reaches the top spot on the App Store
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Aiming to inject a sense of “social” back into “social media,” the new app noplace has quickly risen to the top of the App Store as it exits its invite-only phase on Wednesday. Geared towards a younger demographic and anyone eager to connect over shared interests, noplace resembles a modern-day MySpace with its vibrant, customizable profiles. Users can share a variety of details, from relationship status to current activities, music preferences, and more.
Ahead of its public launch, noplace gained viral attention due to its unique feature allowing users to personalize their profile colors. Despite Gen Z not experiencing the chaotic customizations of MySpace firsthand, there’s a palpable nostalgia for a more diverse and expressive online experience.
“I feel like the whimsical and fun aspects of the internet have diminished. Everything feels very standardized nowadays,” remarked founder and CEO Tiffany Zhong. Previously, Zhong founded Pineapple Capital, an early-stage consumer fund, and gained experience at Binary Capital during her teenage years, focusing on early-stage consumer deals.
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