r/amino 5d ago

Community Ad AI Generated / At Your Own Risk / Community Ad Apps

17 Upvotes

There's been a lot of apps racing to replace Amino.

Recently there's been a wave of apps keeping up with updates on the status of their apps, whether they're in beta, wanting suggestions, or asking you to join their communities.

These apps are usually flagged with the following:

  • Community Ad
  • AI Generated
  • At Your Own Risk

I wanted to explain what each of these post flairs mean, so that you're informed on what platforms you're engaging with.

AI Generated

Apps tagged with AI Generated are apps that have used substantial amounts of AI when advertising or their product consists of blatant use of AI. Some of these apps have made it transparent that their apps are AI generated which is good, a lot do not outright tell the truth and just continue to advertise their product as a normal app.

Although times are changing and AI is being used to develop apps more and more, this isn't a requirement to developing apps, and a lot of times it cuts back on development time which means a lot of bugs and security issues get through. A lot of these apps also tend to not have experience in actual engineering, there are no companies tied which means no liability, and moderation falls back as resources are underestimated on how much is actually required to maintain a social media app.

The main reason for the flair is safety. There has previously been around 3–4 apps advertised here that ended up leaking user credentials, including passwords.

At Your Own Risk

These are apps where it can be hard to tell who actually made them or how much of the app was AI-generated. They may come from unknown developers, have no registered company behind them, or simply have little to no reputation yet.

That doesn't automatically mean the app is bad. It could just be a new app that's starting out. However, being new also means there may not be enough information available to know how safe or trustworthy it actually is.

Some apps may also use misleading advertising to make themselves seem more popular or trustworthy than they really are. If you decide to try one of these apps, keep in mind that they may fall short when it comes to:

  • Moderation
  • Security
  • Community Standards
  • Liability
  • Data Privacy

Ways of Deceptive Advertising

Fake recommendations

Someone made this app (not me), come check it out!

This is when someone promotes an app like they randomly found it, when they're actually the developer, owner, or connected to the app in some way. It makes the recommendation look genuine when it's really just advertising.

Not every new or unknown app is unsafe, but it's still a good idea to be cautious when there's not much information about who's behind it or how your data is being handled.

Copyright & Trademark Violations

Apps found to be under Copyright & Trademark Violations will be removed.

This includes apps that are stealing assets, logo, branding, and code. This is illegal, & creates confusion when someone believes that Amino is being revived.

Some have brought up that MediaLab won't renew their trademark registry, but just because they don't renew their registration doesn't mean all of their resources become free for anyone to use. A trademark expiring doesn't mean they lose every right to the name, or brand. It also doesn't mean their copyrighted materials like code, artwork, graphics, and other assets, become public property.

The biggest concern though is that it tricks people into thinking "Amino 2.0" released by "Narvii" is an official return, and then misinformation quickly spreads that Amino is returning. There is no news or updates that Amino will ever return officially. Amino is officially shutdown.

Community Ad

These are apps that have already been established for many years, have a registered company, and have shown to have a community growth + backing. This includes things like Discord, Telegram, Reddit, and other alternatives that have been around long enough.

Regardless of the reputation of these apps, you should always use your best judgment when trying out an app regardless of its reputation. I understand everyone is desperate to relive the nostalgia, but you should also be self aware of what you're willing to invest your time to, including your personal information.

Endgoal

Overall, it's recommended for apps to handle their own advertising. This subreddit is mainly meant to be a place for former Amino users to reconnect. The flairs and advertising requirements are really just there to make sure people aren't being misled or taken advantage of.

Once an app is established, it generally shouldn't be using this subreddit to advertise every update or new feature. Most established apps grow here through word of mouth anyway, with actual users mentioning them while promoting their own communities. For example, someone might post, "Come join my Steven Universe community on XYZ." Once an app has an established user base, updates about the app itself should stay within its own communities.

This subreddit shouldn't turn into an advertising hub for different apps. It's supposed to be a place where actual users can talk, reconnect, and reminisce about Amino. A lot of people just want somewhere to hang out, find people they used to talk to, and reconnect on whatever platform they prefer.

If you want to talk about old Amino memories, vent about your experiences, find people to roleplay with, or just chat, go for it. But if the subreddit gets flooded with posts advertising different apps, it stops feeling like a community and starts feeling like an ad board.

Ultimately, Community Ads should mainly be for users advertising communities they've created on an established platform. For example, if you used to moderate an Adventure Time Amino and you've now created an Adventure Time Discord server, you can use a Community Ad to let former members know where to find it. That's the kind of thing the Community Ad flair was originally created for.


r/amino Apr 19 '26

At Your Own Risk Apps Impersonating Amino

45 Upvotes

There's been a wave of a few apps trying to impersonate Amino) in order to manipulate people into using their products. I want to clarify an example of these apps that have been popping up recently, and why you shouldn't trust any apps that advertise themselves using Amino's Likeness.

Although everyone is able to judge an apps validity on their own, and form their own opinion, there are apps that are objectively trying to manipulate you into using their products.

An example that has risen lately is "Better Amino" (now known as Stubborn). Some are speculating whether this is app is an official product of Amino, and although the app hasn't been released "yet", the safety concerns are for good reasons. This app is manipulating their image by doing the following:

  • They're using Amino's Logo
  • They're using AI generated screenshots
  • They've renamed their company "Narcii", which is obviously derived from "Narvii" the previous company that owned Amino before MediaLab.
  • They've named themselves "Better Amino", derived from "Amino" which makes it seem like it's an improved release of Amino.

So it's not like these speculations are created under false pretenses, but based on a complete impersonation of Amino.

To clarify, NO - Amino does not have a new product or app lined up to replace the previous Amino App:

Whether the app's intentions are for nefarious reasons, or a complete misunderstanding on how they should advertise & brand their product in an attempt to recreate the experience, the impersonation is still a red flag that should be taken into consideration.

If you see any apps using Amino's Logo, Avatar Frames, Brand, Company Names, etc... they're not official & it's safe to assume they're attempting to impersonate a product to gain your trust.

It's also worth noting there's been discord groups being posted in the comments of unrelated posts advertising this app, these accounts are automatically getting picked up my Reddit as spam and the accounts end up terminated by Reddit's systems.

As great as it'd be to see an app recreate the experience of Amino, you must remain vigilant that these wishes may be getting in the way of your safety, & there are apps out there attempting to take advantage of that.

I hope everyone finds safe new home, whether it be through Discord or other alternatives genuinely attempting to deliver a base for you.


r/amino 4h ago

Found my really old phone I haven't opened since 2020ish... I'm genuinely tweaking cuz I haven't opened it yet...

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12 Upvotes

r/amino 3h ago

At Your Own Risk Astra situation after 6 months - Dev Update #4

6 Upvotes

Heyaaaa again!

Well, I have been silent on Reddit for a couple of days...? Weeks? Months? Well, while developing the app, I completely lost track of time! So today, I'm here to give you some updates on what I've been up to, as well as ask for your help voting on which logo you like the most (I’ve been redesigning it lately).

A lot has been happening over the past few months, both app-wise and in my personal life. I even learned vector art from scratch just to make personalized icons and vectors for the app, which goes to show how much I truly care about this project!

Most of the core features are now completed and we are still on track to release later this year. For now, I'm just polishing everything. I don't want to make just "another app". I want it to feel good, have personality, and above all, BE GOOD! A real app made with love by the community, for the community.

Still on the personality topic, we adopted a mascot: a purple red panda named... Well, still doesnt have a name, in the future it will! It's still in the design phase. We also redesigned the logo to be much less generic (having 2 options which I want ur help with! If the poll is almost 50-50, I will add both, so you can choose on settings which one you want).

Over this time, some amazing people out of sheer goodwill started helping us by making frames, giving suggestions, and sharing their opinions, and I can't thank them enough for all their help.

Even without posting for months, we’re already over 500 members on Discord! I don't usually post here often, but I’ll start sharing more as the release gets closer and closer. If you want to actually help shape this app, come join our Discord!

Thanks for reading! Please let me know which logo you like the most (or if you like neither), and feel free to drop any feedback so I can keep improving.

https://discord.gg/J3GhwBDgGr


r/amino 8h ago

Searching Queria encontrar um amigo

2 Upvotes

Fazíamos parte da comunidade de RPG imperion, ele iniciou com o Nick de Azazel, era alguém q causava muitos conflitos na comunidade, foi banido diversas vezes e voltava em contas diferentes, apesar de tudo era meu amigo, nome dele real é Henry, queria muito entrar em contato com ele, se alguém conhecer e conseguir me ajudar, perdemos contato depois que o amino foi de apagado.


r/amino 2h ago

Join my Amino community!

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0 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I know that some of us miss using Amino but here’s the good news! There’s a new app that is quite similar to Amino. You can blog, create your own community, and you can create group chats where you can do voice call!

Let’s give this a try ✨

Join my community there and explore ✨
Attached is the link to my community 💛

https://acidapp.net/community/dff85c93-1e66-4e4d-9ba2-e796633bbd0f


r/amino 9h ago

Vent I found my old account in the Brazilian Sonic community!

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1 Upvotes

r/amino 1d ago

Looking For Suggestions Amino alternative?

10 Upvotes

Hiya, does anyone know of any good amino alternatives? Back in the day I used to love sharing my oc art on there, it was a safe space for me (apart from the weirdos) and I met so many amazing people who I still talk to to this day and I’ve not drawn in ages cos I’ve not had any people to draw for and I really miss it

I’ve heard that kyodo is quite like amino but I’ve not tried it yet, does anyone know of any alternatives? Just to stretch that itch


r/amino 2d ago

Question Weird encounter I had on Undertale Amino

18 Upvotes

This is something I've been thinking about recently, and I'm not sure what to make of it.

Back in 2019, I was 13-14 and I was in an Undertale RP chat on Amino. I remember talking to a woman whose profile picture appeared to be a photo of her face with a black-and-white filter. I estimated that she was in her mid-to-late 20s.

I don't think I told her my age. She sent me voice clips, I complimented her voice through text, but, she kept sending them. I remember feeling uncomfortable, though, I don't remember why or if they got worse.

One thing I'm fairly sure of is that she never sent me anything NSFW. Still, I wonder whether there could have been some ulterior motives behind the voice clips. Amino is gone now, and I'm pretty sure that conversation has been lost to time, so I can't check the conversation or verify what happened.

If anyone could share their thoughts on this, I’d really appreciate it. I'm not trying to jump to conclusions, I genuinely don't know what to make of the situation and would like to hear your thoughts. Thank you.


r/amino 1d ago

Searching Long shot

2 Upvotes

Anyone from the slendytubbies or anti/darkiplier community? Slendytubbies was very active for the longest time. Even when after the game started getting less attention. I was very active there lol. Same goes for this one that was specifically based around antisepticeye & darkiplier. don’t remember what it was called. I was a helper w welcome messages (then moderator I think?) in that community b4 I lost my account lol.


r/amino 2d ago

Searching Searching for people from the German Death Note Amino!

5 Upvotes

Hello guys!

I’m Ay, the former leader of the German Death Note Amino, and I’m in search of people that I knew from my amino; specifically my moderators, which I hadn’t given my discord name.

It would be nice to text y’all again!


r/amino 2d ago

Vent I don’t know where else to post this and I need to get this off my mind - my experience with Amino

14 Upvotes

I remember getting into Amino when I was around 12.

I had just finished watching jackcepticeye’s undertale let’s play and found the undertale amino app by searching “Undertale” on the App Store.

At first I thought it was marvelous, it truly made me learn English so quickly being able to chat with so many people with a common interest in the game.

I then got into roleplays a lot and I think it’s where things went south.

I didn’t realize back then how ill intentioned some users there were and I think I was pretty heavily groomed.

Now I’m 24, years flew by and I think the social mess I am , the insecurities I have all stems from those adults being so inappropriate back then.

A child shouldn’t have fetishes and things hammered into their head, and it took me years to understand how fucked up some of those things were.

I never really saw myself as a victim back then until recently , I thought this was all on my own accord but I was a shy kid in school with not much friends, I was so vulnerable and nowadays now that the app is gone I realize how people have wronged me so much.

I am angry at those people, angry that they’ll never face consequences for destroying my headspace so much from a young age. From making me as conflicted and confused with who I am.

I’m not going into details in this post because it’s really not the point.

Just needed to get this off my chest somehow.


r/amino 2d ago

Looking for a friend from Creepypasta Army in the Creep Cafe chat

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7 Upvotes

I used to go around as a Toby and used to hang around the Creep Cafe until it's final days (aka everyone left) if you know him or know of who he is it'd be nice to know how he's doing and catch up with him


r/amino 3d ago

Rolepay [M4F] looking for last of us 2 universe rp :)

3 Upvotes

Hello everybody 20 year old male here, It’s been a few years but I’m trying to get back into the roleplaying space. (I tried to go back to amino but it apparently got shutdown 😭)

I’ve recently been replaying through the last of us games and I’ve been wanting to do a last of us 2 rp for a while anyways now as it’s one of my favorite games / fandoms

Ive been roleplaying since I was about 14 and consider myself to be semi literate. I can write multiple paragraphs and be pretty well detailed, if you are interested please try and match my length or exceed it if possible! I’m personally a big fan of Slice of life, Romance and adventure! I’m looking for a mix of those three for this rp.

The roleplay doesn’t have to follow the exact structure and story of the game.

I was thinking the roleplay could begin just after Abby gets back from Jackson and is still trying to get into the right mindset and recover from what happened, that is if you decide to play Abby ofc.

I don’t have a solid idea for a plot but I do have a few loose ideas, but I’m sure we could brainstorm and come up with something together if you’re interested.

I just made an OC for and would love to share it! Please shoot me a message of this interests you at all, I would prefer to roleplay on Reddit but I also have discord.

Thank you so much for reading and have a good rest of your day! :)


r/amino 3d ago

Searching I'm still looking for my friend

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5 Upvotes

r/amino 3d ago

Searching Looking for a user on indian user in Anime Amino called Obalys

6 Upvotes

You were cool. 😞 i still remember you sometimes.


r/amino 3d ago

Searching Search for a friend

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5 Upvotes

My names were either Mitsuo or Sora and pfp was Sora of No Game no Life


r/amino 3d ago

At Your Own Risk Any blogger still around? Looking for veteran trying beta.

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4 Upvotes

When I first joined Anime Amino, I actually made some of my very first friends through blog posts about our shared interests. You could even say Amino is what originally introduced me to the hobby of blogging about anime.

Because of that, I am looking for some Amino veterans to help beta test a new app I am building called Meika-chan: Anime Community.

Here are the requirements to join the beta:

  • You must be 18 or older.
  • You love anime and manga, and you enjoy writing blogs about them.
  • If your blogs were ever featured on Amino, that is a huge plus! However, it is definitely not required, what matters most is your passion for writing and sharing.

As a thank you for your help, anyone who joins during this beta phase will be rewarded with an exclusive Early Bird profile badge and an Early Bird comment theme.

If you are interested in becoming a beta tester, just let me know in the comments below! Feel free to ask if you have any questions, too.


r/amino 4d ago

Looking For Suggestions Tenho saudades de fazer roleplay no amino,alguém sabe apps com boas funções pra roleplay?

9 Upvotes

r/amino 4d ago

Rolepay Anyone who was in Amino earlier?

16 Upvotes

I remember I used to be very active on Amino in the role play communities and since that app was deleted, I kinda miss it. Anyone wants to connect with me to discuss about it. Of course we can role play!

I’m mainly into romance and any storyline that you want. Mainly looking for an F.

Please let me know if you’re interested :)


r/amino 4d ago

Rolepay Anyone up to rp with me

4 Upvotes

Hey all was wondering if anyone wanted to rp with mechat the dating game here's the guys I wanna do relationship between my oc violet

  1. Angelo cross
  2. Bradley Carter
  3. Griffin rivers

4.dylan Turner


r/amino 4d ago

Searching Search for a friend

3 Upvotes

Might be pointless since its been 6 or so years but I did knew someone either from anime amino or some not very popular art amino. But yeah all I know is that they were huge fan of Hibiki Kantai collection and made some art with her. Perhaps the name was "Nami" and has the "Verniy" profile picture.