Chive or as it is officially known, theCHIVE, is a photo-entertaining and sharing platform that was developed by Resignation Media Inc. The site is home to some of the funniest and best photos and other forms of media, available to people on the internet. One of the greatest things about the site is that it is a free-to-use forum and is accessible all around the world.
Chive has more than 30 million users from around the globe and they are all able to post and view the content thereon. The app requires you to register and you need a verified email address or a Facebook account to log in. Apps and sites that are similar include Funny Pics, 9GAG, and Memedroid.
You have likely been on the CHIVE for a fair amount of time and are now wondering what other options are available to you out there. Often times one gets so engrossed in one source of media and entertainment that we forget that there is a whole plethora out there for us to choose from.
So if you are looking for an alternative or merely wanting to see what else is out there be sure to read on as we examine some of the finest platforms available to you.
Funny Pics
Funny Pics is a mobile application that is free to use and was made for those who enjoy viewing hilarious material on their mobile device. It has a global audience and is stacked with one of the largest collections of amusing photo libraries.
It features over 150,000 pictures and whether you are interested in memes, dad puns, or comics, you are sure to be spoilt for choice with their massive selection of pictures, which gets more added to on a daily basis.
Like other sites on this list, you are also able to share your own funny content and can hope to have it go viral. It is an incredibly simple-to-use application and allows you to sort the content by recent, popular and random. What’s also neat about this and other alternatives is that there is a rating system for the images and a comment section.
If you are one who does not enjoy the constant pushing of adverts then you can also always upgrade to the pro version, which will see you enjoying the laughs without interruption or annoyingly distracting ads.
9GAG
9GAG is an online hybrid sort of social media platform where users are able to upload and share their user-generated content. The site is a prominent name among content sharing and viewing and has millions of visitors on any given day.
The app is, like many others on this list, highly addictive and will definitely help you in killing time. There is also the added benefit of being able to meet and chat with new people from around the world. The app is effortless, and scrolling through content is swift and seamless.
It not only serves to entertain its visitors though but also has discussion boards where you can discuss an array of topics from gaming to food and even relationships. The app has over 36 million followers on Facebook and 40 million on Instagram. If you want to have your content go viral then this is definitely a site worth looking at.
Memedroid
Memedroid is a fun and enjoyable app where you can swipe your way through some great content. The site was created by Novagecko and is a free online application that is made with adults in mind. You can view, upload and share pictures, gifs, and jokes, and more.
It is a simple-to-use app and is available for both Android and iOS devices. Like many of the other platforms on this list, Memedroid allows you to become an active member of the community where you can create and share funny and entertaining memes and content.
It is a platform that you can access at any time, and from pretty much anywhere in the world. It is reported that the site has billions of new memes created and added each month, so you will never have a dull moment with this platform.
The platform also offers a voting feature like many others and it allows its users to vote on content according to how they feel about it. What is also great about this and other platforms is that it is not just limited to English users, so people from non-English speaking countries can partake as well.
Reddit is a platform for discovery and conversations among people. You will find plenty of authentic discussions on an array of topics. This platform is incredibly diverse and you can find people exchanging information on any and all kinds of topics from gaming to bloggers to news buffs.
The app is home to over 100,000 smaller communities and you will find people talking about every and all topics imaginable. As they say, it “is the place where you can dive into anything and connect with people on any topic.”
So all in all, it is an aggregation, discussion, and content rating application. If you are someone who likes to stay updated on all the latest trends and information on a given topic then this is definitely the place you want to be.
Along with all of this the site also allows you to discover the latest content on the net, what the latest news is, there are funny videos and clips, and viral memes are also there. It is one of the longest-running platforms of its kind and boasts over 500 million users worldwide.
LOL Pics
LOL Pics is a highly entertaining site and app that was created by Tap Tap Entertainment. What is great about it and others on this list is that it is free to access, so you can enjoy the content at no other cost except for the data you need to be online.
Like similar applications this one is also incredibly addictive, so be sure to only scour through the hilarious content when you truly have a spare moment or extra time to kill. The platform offers amusing pictures, gifs, memes, and jokes and all of this is accessible via your mobile device.
There are 20 different funny and interesting categories from which to choose, ranging from Animals to Celebs, to Science. You can also post your own content to the site and share as well as vote on any of the content you come across. Also, a nice feature is that if there is certain content you do not enjoy viewing then you can unsubscribe from that category and you won’t see content from there anymore.
Imgur
Imgur is similar to the other apps on this list as it also allows you to explore great content on the web, such as images, gifs, and memes. You are also able to comment on the content and you can either upvote or downvote as you see fit.
You can even send content to friends and family right on the app itself, so you do not need to download the content and then send it via a different platform. You can also follow users on the platform and get notifications as to when they upload new material for your enjoyment.
One major difference though between this and other similar apps is its layout. It has a layout that more closely resembles Pinterest, with the images and materials, showing in a tiled format rather than one above the other for to scroll down through.
In a way, this is a nifty alternative as you are able to see and peruse through what is on offer more quickly, but then to see the image in full size you need to click on it and then you will be taken to an enlarged version where the voting and comment section can be found.
Amino
Amino is like a combination of Reddit and Imgur as it marries content with community and social app chats. The app enables you to explore a diverse range of things that are sectioned into definitive categories and there is certainly something for everyone.
Most users of the app give it incredibly high reviews and this is probably owed to the fact that the communities are known to be filled with friendly and pleasant people.
Another awesome aspect of this app is that although it is so diverse and there is so much to explore, it is also completely free to use and all you need is a verified email address.
Like with other social media sites, it allows you to view other users’ profiles and you are not merely there to upvote or downvote content, but there is the opportunity to engage with other people and make real connections.
iFunny
iFunny has a diverse range of content for you to laugh at, enjoy and even go “Aw” to. You will find images, gifs, and videos on an array of topics such as nature, gaming, humor, celebs, and much more.
One great feature that this app has, which is lacking in others is something they call a “Memepedia” which is basically an alphabetized index of all the potential keywords for the material on the site.
Like many others, you do need to use a verified email address to create an account in order to interact with the content and also upload your own, and like others on this list, it also has the awesome feature of a meme generator.
The app has more than 10 million active users who are constantly engaging and you can become a part of that community is merely a few minutes. So whether you merely need to kill time, are bored in class, or just need a good laugh, iFunny has you covered.
Wishbone
Wishbone is more of a social platform that is also highly addictive. The main component of the app is that you get to compare things with the community. The app covers a wide range of things, such as music, fashion, celebrities, sports, and much more.
The basic premise of the app is that you are given a list of 14 culture-based questions which offer you the chance to choose between two answers. After you have voted on the question at hand, you can then see how others have voted and can tell what is in and what is not.
The app is also more than just a voting poll and allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discover what their interests are as well. So it is a social media platform with elements of other apps listed here. The app is easy to use and you can even pose your own questions for people around the world to answer.
Instagram is likely a social media platform that you have heard of before. It is free to use, the photo-sharing app that allows users to share both photos and videos, and this can be done either publically or privately. There are also business accounts available.
For most people, it is used to capture the best moments of their lives and then share them with the world. Unlike most of the other apps on this list, Instagram does not primarily focus on the sharing of humorous material, however, that does not mean that you won’t find such material on there.
This is because many of the platforms on this list will actually have Instagram accounts that you can follow.
The app allows you to follow friends, family members, strangers, and even celebrities, and you can stay in tune with exactly the things that they are getting up to in their lives. In terms of staying connected and keeping up to date with others’ lives, Instagram is a great tool.
Tumblr
Like Instagram, Tumblr is social networking and free micro-blogging app that was launched in 2007, by David Karp. It used to allow any form of content but now bans any adult material. You are free to upload any other forms of multimedia though.
It is like many other social media platforms in that it is a space of self-expression and discovery, and it allows you to share and consume the material that you enjoy and find interesting.
You can share content in many ways shapes and forms such as videos, gifs, photos, text, and even audio. Another great aspect of this app is that it enables you to connect with people on the platform. You can also meet new people and are able to share the things that you love. There is an instant messaging service that allows you to have text-based discussions with people.
Conclusion
There are just a few examples of applications that are similar to theCHIVE, but there are many more out there as well, but for now, be sure to have a read through each of these listed and take your pick at which one(s) suits your wants and needs best.
You may want a platform where you get endless amounts of amusing content at your fingertips, in which case something like 9gag or LOL Pics is going to be your best option, or perhaps you want something more personalized and intimate, where you are able to engage with people on a more personal level, then Instagram or Tumblr is where you want to be.
Sources:
Google Play Store: Funny Pics
Google Play Store: 9Gag
Google Play Store: Memedroid
Google Play Store: Reddit
Google Play Store: LOL Pics
Google Play Store: Imgur
Google Play Store: Amino
Google Play Store: iFunny
Google Play Store: Wishbone
Google Play Store: Instagram
Google Play Store: tumblr