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Are.na

Experience a calm, distraction-free platform for creative curation. No ads, no algorithms—just a space for designers, researchers, and rabbit-hole enthusiasts to connect knowledge and collaborate.

Key Figures

Downloads

177K+

User Rating

4.2/5

Total Ratings

300

Publisher

When It Changed Inc.

A Sanctuary for Creative Research

Are.na is a calm, thoughtful space designed for the intellectual creative to organize ideas and discover new perspectives without the noise of ads or algorithms.

Build Your External Brain

Save and organize any kind of content—links, images, texts, and files—into clean collections that help you connect the dots.

Escape the Algorithm

Experience a distraction-free environment powered by people, not data-mining bots, where curiosity is the only metric that matters.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Are.na

What is Are.na?

Are.na is an independent platform for creative researchers, designers, and artists to save, organize, and connect ideas. It offers a calm, ad-free space for content collection and collaboration, powered by human curation.

What types of content can I save on Are.na?

Yes, on Are.na, users can save and organize various content types including links, videos, images, texts, and files. This allows for comprehensive collection building within the app.

Does Are.na have ads or algorithms?

No, Are.na is completely free from ads and algorithms. It provides a distraction-free space focused on human connection and thoughtful content curation, explicitly avoiding unhealthy business practices.

Can I collaborate with others on Are.na?

Yes, Are.na supports collaboration. Users can share ideas and work together on projects by inviting friends to private or public collections, fostering a community-driven environment.

How does Are.na help discover new ideas?

Are.na facilitates discovery through thoughtful human curation, connecting users with a community that values curiosity. This environment allows for breaking out of filter bubbles and exploring new ideas and perspectives.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Are.na - Are.na app interface showing organized content in a curated channel called Whole Earth Catalog. — Are.na app interface showing organized content in a curated channel called Whole Earth Catalog.

Are.na app user profile showing organized channels of research and inspiration in a minimalist interface

Are.na - Are.na app interface showing curated visual and text content for creative research and inspiration — Are.na app interface showing curated visual and text content for creative research and inspiration

Are.na - Interface of the Are.na mobile app showing a screen to save and organize text links images and files into blocks. — Interface of the Are.na mobile app showing a screen to save and organize text links images and files into blocks.

Are.na - Are.na mobile app screen showing a shared collection of diverse media blocks and creative research content. — Are.na mobile app screen showing a shared collection of diverse media blocks and creative research content.

Are.na - Are.na app interface showing a grid of curated images and text blocks under a collection titled Desire Paths — Are.na app interface showing a grid of curated images and text blocks under a collection titled Desire Paths

Description

Since 2011, Are.na has been the platform of choice for creative researchers, designers, artists, academics, and rabbit-hole enthusiasts. Completely independent, free from ads, algorithms, and unhealthy business practices, Are.na is a calm, thoughtful space for you to connect your ideas and build new ones. - Save any kind of content into collections. - Organize links, videos, images, and texts in a clean, distraction-free space. - Share ideas and collaborate on projects with anyone, anywhere. - Invite friends to work together privately or in public. - Tap into a thoughtful community where curiosity is valued. - Break out of your filter bubble. Are.na is powered by people, not ads.