eSAFETY GUIDE

Gab

18+
Minimum age according to Gab
18+ Minimum age according to Gab

What is Gab?

Gab is a social media service, that lets you post text, images, videos and polls as well as generate images and interact with artificial intelligence (AI) bots. The website includes a shop and an uncensored AI image generator (Gabby). You can also look for and join groups based on common interests, including religious and political affiliations. Gab is free to use, but a paid membership unlocks analytics, blocks promoted content and gives users access to a PRO Feed with additional user content.

Gab is promoted on its website as ‘the home of free speech online’ and will only remove content that contravenes its terms of service. Gab is available as a website. Gab is one of several social media services that has been associated with extreme political content and views. As with any other social media service, it is important to be wary of misinformation and disinformation when using Gab.  

Website: gab.com
Apps: Gab’s apps are banned in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store for violating their terms and policies.

How do people use Gab?

Learn more about the risks associated with how people use social media services like Gab.

Gab is used for: anonymous communication, content sharing, encrypted, in-app purchasing, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report online abuse, block or mute someone?

These links are provided by Gab:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Gab:

  • Privacy options
    Information on how to hide your account from public view or make it only visible to your followers.
  • Privacy policy
    The information that Gab collects from its users and how it is used and shared.
  • Delete your account
    How to delete your Gab account.

Key safety links

This link is provided by Gab:

  • Terms of service
    The rights and obligations for people using Gab, including issues of privacy and copyright.

Last updated: 05/11/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.