Zivic Adds Friends List, Leaderboard to App
The nonpartisan civic engagement app added new features after user feedback and was accepted into Web Summit's startup programmes.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Civic Engagement
Addis Enterprises added Friends List, Gameboard, Leaderboard, and Election Results features to the Zivic app, which launched July 4, 2026. The ad-free, nonpartisan app was also accepted into Web Summit's Startup Programme and Impact Startup Programme.
Why it matters
The updates follow user feedback and let users connect with friends and compare civic learning progress nationwide. Zivic's selection to present at Web Summit gives the app exposure to attendees and investors.
The company reports six MarCom awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals earlier in 2026, including Platinum awards for mobile app design and branding. The announcement does not disclose user counts or app adoption figures.
The players
Addis Enterprises
The Lansing, Michigan-based company that developed and operates the Zivic civic engagement app.
Web Summit
A large international technology conference held annually in Lisbon, Portugal, that runs a startup programme for emerging companies.
The details
The Friends List lets users find and invite friends, while the Leaderboard compares rankings among users nationwide. The Election Results feature provides federal and state results, and the app includes Daily Nectar, ZivIQ quizzes, and one-click representative contact tools.
Timeline
July 4, 2026: Zivic app launches.
Earlier in 2026: Zivic receives six MarCom awards.
November 3, 2026: Addis Enterprises announces new features and recognition.
November 9-12, 2026: Zivic attends Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.
Before the end of 2026: Planned launch of BeeLine, HiveMind, and BeeCap.
Civic Tech Landscape
Zivic's launch of nonpartisan civic tools reflects a growing category of apps focused on voter education and representative contact. Its acceptance into Web Summit's Impact Startup Programme places it among startups marketed on social-impact outcomes.
Users can connect with friends in the app and compare quiz scores and engagement stats. The company says the app takes about five minutes a day and includes one-click tools for contacting representatives.
The takeaway
Civic apps that reward participation through games and social comparison are testing whether everyday engagement with government information can become a habit. Readers interested in voting information can use the app's alerts and representative contact tools.
What happens next
Zivic plans to launch BeeLine and HiveMind games and an end-of-year BeeCap summary before the end of 2026.
Further reading
Explore more on Civic Engagement to see how apps like Zivic aim to boost voter participation.
More information
Read the company's press release on GlobeNewswire for full details on the new features.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
