# Social Journaling Platforms 'Longwave' Connects Users in a More Intimate Manner By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journaling-platform References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/longwave) & [longwave.app](https://longwave.app/?ref=betalist) Many consumers are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with how major social media platforms are set up, which is bolstering demand for [new alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intention-based-social-app) like the 'Longwave' journaling platform. The platform works by allowing users to post a journal entry each day to connect with their friends and family in a more intimate manner instead of having to deal with endless ads or trackers. The platform thus is free of ads, trackers and feeds focused on infinite scrolling in favor of a uniform experience that will only allow for [one post a day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-one-post) that is then provided to followers the following morning. The 'Longwave' journaling platform takes a fresh, intimate approach to social media and is one of a growing number of grassroots methods for users to connect with each other on a more authentic basis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Social Media Platforms:** Creating alternative social media platforms that prioritize privacy and authentic connections presents a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Intimate Social Networking:** Developing intimate social networking platforms that focus on meaningful connections rather than endless scrolling can disrupt traditional social media models. - **Journaling and Social Interaction:** Combining journaling with social interaction provides disruptive innovation possibilities for platforms that promote self-reflection and interpersonal connections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Networking:** The social networking industry can explore disruptive innovations by creating alternative platforms that prioritize user intimacy and authentic connections. - **Personal Journaling:** The personal journaling industry can capitalize on the integration of social networking features to create platforms that offer a more interactive and meaningful journaling experience. - **Privacy and Data Protection:** The privacy and data protection industry can investigate disruptive innovations in developing platforms that enable users to connect authentically without compromising their privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Newsletter Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/togetherletters.md) - [Focused Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastweekend.md) - [Paired-Down Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/month-friend.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md) - [Wellness-First Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communia.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Digital Journaling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-journal1.md) - [Charming Cross-Platform Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-journal.md) - [Private Social Media Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-social-media.md)