4chan is an imageboard website that allows users to share their images and post comments anonymously, as they are not required to register in order to post content on the site. The site features a variety of boards on different topics, such as music, fitness, literature or politics. Given its anonymous character the site has been linked to a variety of activist groups, internet subcultures and high-profile internet pranks. 4chan was launched in 2003 and has become one of the most trafficked imageboard on the web.
Alternatives to 4chan
Reddit
Company: Reddit, Inc. | Founder: Steve Huffman, Alexis Ohanian | CEO: Steve Huffman | Since: 2005
Reddit is an online platform that provides a forum for individuals to create and share content on a wide variety of topics such as politics, beauty or entertainment. The site features discussion areas where users can comment, discuss or vote…
Warez Bb
Warez BB is an online bulletin board. The website is currently shut down.
9gag
Company: 9GAG, Inc. | Founder: Ray Chan | CEO: Ray Chan | Since: 2008
9GAG is an online and mobile platform that features user-generated content, such as videos and images. 9GAG's platform also enables users to upload humorous content from other social media sites. Among the content categories featured in 9GAG are comedy, pranks,…
Worldstarhiphop
Company: Worldstar, LLC | Founder: Lee 'Q' O'Denat | CEO: Lee 'Q' O'Denat (deceased) | Since: 2005
Worldstarhiphop is a website that allows users to upload and explore video content. Topics of the videos include public fighting, music videos, public shaming, among others. The website gained popularity due to the controversial and graphic nature of the videos…
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