ThingsBook Launches Ad-Free Social Media Platform
The new text-first app features an integrated writer payout program for users in the United States and Canada.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Couponing
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ThingsBook has debuted a text-first social media application that allows users to organize content into themed collections rather than a traditional feed. The platform avoids advertisements, subscriptions, and in-app purchases while offering free AI editing tools to its users.
Why it matters
The platform aims to remove common social media pressures by eliminating feed-based delivery and character limits. It also incentivizes long-form content creation through a newly established payment structure for eligible contributors.
ThingsBook has surpassed 100,000 downloads on the Google Play store and maintains a 4.5-star rating on the Apple App Store based on 1,900 reviews. Eligible writers in the United States and Canada can earn $10 per approved post, capped at $300.
The players
ThingsBook
ThingsBook is a social media company that focuses on text-first content and book-themed user collections.
The details
Users can scan barcodes or input ISBNs to automatically retrieve book details and cover art for their posts. The app provides built-in AI background removal and writing prompts to assist with content creation for those participating in the writers program.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Official publication of the news regarding the platform launch.
Culture Shift
The platform represents a growing movement toward alternative social networks that abandon the traditional algorithmic social media feed in favor of intentional, user-curated spaces. This shift suggests a broader cultural rejection of passive scrolling in favor of organized, thematic content curation.
Users in the United States and Canada aged 18 and older can sign up to participate in the writers program to earn supplemental income. All members gain immediate access to free AI-powered editing and background removal tools for their digital collections.
The takeaway
The platform offers a unique opportunity for writers to monetize long-form content without the intrusion of advertisements. Users interested in the program should ensure they meet the residency and age requirements before submitting posts for approval.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kenya Today.
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