eSAFETY GUIDE

Truth Social

18+
Minimum age according to Truth Social
18+ Minimum age according to Truth Social

What is Truth Social?

Truth Social is a social media service launched in 2022 by Trump Media & Technology Group, which is owned by former US president Donald Trump.

You can create and customise a profile, follow other users, post messages (called Truths), including images and video, and engage in direct conversations with other users. You can also look for and join groups based on common interests, including political affiliations.

Truth Social is promoted as a ‘Big Tent’ social media service that advocates for free speech. Truth Social suggests users block or mute content they do not want to see and will only remove content that violates its terms of service. Truth Social 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 Truth Social.  

Website: truthsocial.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Truth Social?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use social media services like Truth Social.

Truth Social is used for: content sharing, encrypted, location sharing, messaging/online chat, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

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

These links are provided by Truth Social:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Truth Social:

Key safety links

This link is provided by Truth Social:

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

Last updated: 16/09/2024

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.