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Truth Social

Social network operated by Trump Media and Technology Group with a microblogging feature and a conservative audience in the United States.

Also known as: TMTG Platform

Truth Social is a social network operated by Trump Media and Technology Group, headquartered in the United States. It offers a classic microblogging feature with short posts called Truths and uses follows, mentions and reposts. The platform launched in 2022 and positions itself as a home for users who feel underrepresented on larger networks editorially or politically.

Functionality

In terms of content, Truth Social resembles the design of Twitter and supports posts with text, images and short videos. A dedicated advertising platform is being built and is significantly smaller in scope than at the major competitors. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the web offering works only in limited form in most browsers without forcing an account.

Reach and audience

Reach is significantly lower than on platforms like X or Facebook. The company reports active user numbers inconsistently, external estimates place monthly active users in the single digit millions, mostly in the United States. Outside the US market, the platform has practically no meaningful user base.

In everyday marketing

For German advertisers, Truth Social is currently rarely relevant. A presence only pays off when a clearly US heavy, politically driven segment is to be addressed and reach can be achieved through pure posting. Anyone considering a test should first check whether the brand wants to operate in a polarising environment and whether the effort of maintaining another channel is justified by the expected reach.