Real humans matter
Everyone who posts passes Human Check.
Social media isn't broken. It's working exactly as designed.
Gander is built differently.
The problem is the business model.
When attention becomes the product, everything changes.
- Bots instead of people.
- Misinformation and noise.
- Trolling, bullying, and hate.
- Weak or inconsistent moderation.
- Systems governed for profit at all costs.
So we built something better.
Social media optimized for trust instead of clout.
Connection beats performance
We reduce vanity mechanics and prioritize conversation.
Safety is proactive
Moderation isn’t an afterthought.
We're doing things differently.
Social media designed for trust, community, and accountability first.
- Shaped by Canadian laws and culture.
- Real, verified humans.
- No manipulative algorithms.
- Connection matters more than clout.
- Controls for misinformation.
- Trolls and bad actors get bounced.
- Ethical revenue and intentional growth.
A better network, not just a better app.
Because social media belongs to people, not algorithms.
What is it?
Think email. Not platforms.
Wingspan is open social infrastructure designed for a sovereign Canadian ecosystem of apps and communities.
Open by design
Different apps. Shared network.
Just like email, different apps can exist on the same network while still letting people connect across them.
You're in control
Your account belongs to you.
Your community, data, and relationships move with you.
Totally sovereign
Hosted here. Governed here.
Wingspan is Canadian infrastructure governed by Canadian laws and standards.
Connected globally
Local communities on a global network.
Participate in a broader open social web while keeping local control.
The future of social
A better system for all.
Because the platforms shaping public conversation shouldn't be controlled by a handful of companies.
Where we are and where we're headed.
Gander and Wingspan are evolving quickly and we believe building in the open means being transparent about what comes next.
New
French language UI, GIF keyboard, Active Conversations feed, discovery cards, sponsored feeds
Now
Feed fixes, camera UI update, accessibility updates, dark mode, public + private groups, browser version
Next
Full AT Proto interoperability, sensitivity screens, threaded posts, Nests v3, migration tool, stories, creator tools, analytics, subscriptions…
Interested in building Wingspan?
We're exploring partnerships with institutions and organizations helping shape a more open social web in Canada.
Get Gander for your mobile.
The browser version is on its way.
For now, scan the QR code using your phone to continue.
The browser version is on its way. For now, install the mobile app on your device.
