# Interactive Social App Networks Substack Adds a New Chat Feature to Encourage Socializing By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack-2 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/substack-chat-feature-ios-174541450.html) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/tag/substack/)  Substack users are now offered an additional way of interacting with one another with the new chat feature that is developed into the app. This allows podcasters, writers, and video makers to connect more with different users. Creators are able to speak to their subscribers and create a [sense of community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communities). Substack releases a statement about the new feature, "Chat is a community space reimagined specifically for writers and creators— it’s like having your [own private social network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island) where you make the rules." Notably, the company also states that creators are able to decide on the specific tone and topics of the chat threads to switch around the chat functions on and off as they please or exclusive to only [paid subscribers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synced-feeds). Image Credit: Substack ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Social App Networks:** The development of new chat features within social app platforms encourages increased engagement between creators and their subscribers. - **Creator-subscriber Community Building:** The integration of chat features within social app platforms offers an opportunity for creators to establish a sense of community and belonging among their subscribers. - **Customizable Communication Settings:** The ability for creators to choose the tone and topics of chat threads within social app platforms provides an opportunity for personalized communication and connection between creators and their subscribers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** Social media companies can explore the integration of customizable chat features to enhance community-building opportunities between creators and their subscribers. - **Content Creation:** Companies that facilitate content creation can consider developing interactive chat features to provide creators with a more direct and personalized way to connect with their subscribers. - **Subscription Services:** Subscription-based companies could benefit from integrating customizable chat features to enhance the sense of community and belonging among subscribers while offering a more personalized subscription experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discussion-Oriented Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack-chat.md) - [Newsletter App Messaging Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack-4.md) - [Newsletter Livestreaming Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack-5.md) - [Subscription-Based Private Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack-1.md) - [Intuitive Newsletter Reading Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack.md) - [Community-Building Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openchat.md) - [Group-Centric Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatter-social.md) - [Community-Focused Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-chats.md) - [Creator-Connecting Texting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatorconnecting-texting-app.md)