9gag alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to 9gag in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what 9gag actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with 9gag. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with 9gag's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to 9gag?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanHero | — | Summer 2013 | 1 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Meetyu | — | Summer 2007 | — | Inactive |
| Talkito | — | Summer 2006 | — | Inactive |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Demeanor.co | Now part of thentwrk.com | Summer 2018 | 4 | Acquired |
| Pribbit | Like Twitter but you post others' status. | Summer 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
Is 9gag still active?
9gag is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with 9gag. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with 9gag's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.