# Emotion-Based Social Networks The 'Emotely' Social Network Works to Let Users Share Emotions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-emotions References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/emotely) & [emotely](https://www.emotely.com) Social media sites are often loaded with lots of information about a person's feelings, but 'Emotely' is a new network that works to make it simpler to share emotions. The 'Emotely' social network works by having users share their [immediate emotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperedme) on a certain topic or just in general. Users can search various events and happenings to let others know how they're feeling about them. This increases the ability for a user to [share emotions openly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compliment-me1) without having to explain them in detail. The 'Emotely' social network also works to let users share their "emotes" on other [social platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island) for cross pollination of feelings. 'Emotely' lets users share emotions and also works to let users see how important people in their circle are doing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emotion-based Social Networks:** The rise of emotion-based social networks presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into user sentiment in a more nuanced way. - **Real-time Emotion Analytics:** The next wave of social media innovation will likely involve real-time analysis of user emotions, enabling brands to tailor messaging and content in a more personalized way. - **Simplifying Emotional Expression:** As technology continues to simplify and streamline the way we communicate, businesses should look to create products and services that make it easier for users to express themselves emotionally. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** The rise of emotion-based social networks is disrupting the social media space, presenting opportunities for new entrants and established players alike. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Real-time emotion analytics will enable brands to target customers with messaging that resonates with their current state of mind, increasing engagement and conversion rates. - **Mental Healthcare:** Emotion-based social networks can be leveraged by healthcare providers to improve mental health outcomes by enabling users to track and share their emotions in a supportive community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotive Cinematic Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movies-of-mood.md) - [Mood Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-insight.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Emoji-Based Mood Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodtrack.md) - [Real-Time Emotion Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-mood-ring.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md) - [Emotional Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-like.md) - [AI-Driven Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialai.md) - [Emotional Processing Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo.md)