What’s happened? If you’re sick of the recent flood of AI slop on TikTok and Instagram and miss the good old Vine days, a new short video app is here to give you a quick fix of nostalgia.
- Divine is a modern reimagination of Vine, built using an archive of over 100,000 old Vine videos that were backed up by a group called the Archive Team when the original app shut down in 2016.
- According to TechCrunch, developer Evan Henshaw-Plath, an ex-Twitter employee and member of Jack Dorsey’s nonprofit “and Other Stuff,” extracted old videos, creator accounts, and user engagement data from that backup to create the new platform.
- Along with access to the classic Vine archive, Divine lets users create and share new short videos of their own.
- Unlike Instagram and TikTok, the app’s feed only shows content from the accounts you follow and prevents users from uploading AI-generated content.
Why is this important? The social media landscape is overflowing with AI-generated content, and Divine could be the breath of fresh air users have been waiting for.
- With a simple, follower-based feed and no algorithm pushing random content, Divine could bring back the sense of community most platforms have lost.
- The app also helps preserve Vine’s legacy by giving users an easy way to revisit and enjoy their favorite six-second classics.
Why should I care? If you’re tired of endlessly scrolling through AI-generated junk on Instagram or TikTok, Divine offers a throwback to when social media was simpler and more fun.
- Even if you’re not from the Vine generation, the app might be worth checking out if you’re craving something fresh, funny, and authentic.
- For Vine creators, it provides an opportunity to reclaim their content and reconnect with their community.
What’s next? Divine is available for both Android and iOS, and you can even enjoy it on the web. You can sign up for free to rewatch classic Vines, follow popular creators, or share your own six-second videos.
