Meet people who share the same interests as you and join ad-free, community group chats.
Tribe is a next generation group chat app built for people who want real conversations instead of endless feeds of AI slop and ads. Discover and join public group chats by topic, hobby, or passion, and connect with others who genuinely like the same things.
If you’ve ever wondered how to find and chat with people who share your interests, this is your place.
Tribe Chat is run by a small team of founders, engineers and designers out of Silicon Valley who will never sell your data and will always remain 100% ad-free. That's our promise.
Tribe Chat makes it easy to:
- Discover communities and join group chats by interest
- Create your own niche communities online
- Meet new friends through group chat
Whether you're into fitness, gaming, startups, books, AI, music, or hyper-specific hobbies, Tribe is a community chat app that prioritizes real connection.
Why Tribe Chat Stands Out for Group-Focused Messaging
- Built Exclusively for Communities: Designed from the ground up for group chats, with complex multithreaded conversations and intuitive threaded replies that keep large discussions clear and organized.
- Rich User Profiles: Get to know exactly who you're talking to through detailed profiles with bios, interests, avatars, and linked socials – fostering real, meaningful connections instead of anonymous interactions.
- Integrated Events, Polls & Mini-Games: Plan events, send RSVPs, create polls, and run mini games like trivia or rankings, right in the chat for effortless coordination and fun engagement.
- Native AI Assistance: Built-in AI summarizes lengthy conversations, answers queries with full context from the chat, generates polls, and hosts trivia – delivering smarter, more seamless intelligence tailored to your group.
- Effortless Chat Discoverability: Find and join public groups quickly through interest-based search, making it simple to discover communities that match your vibe.
- Native Twitter & TikTok Integration: Share tweets, TikToks, and media directly in chats without switching apps – keeping the conversation flowing with your favorite social content.
- Custom Welcome Videos: Welcome new members with personalized video messages that make them feel instantly at home and excited to join the group.
Tribe Chat prioritizes your privacy above all. We never sell your data, never run ads, and protect every group chat, voice message, and shared media with end-to-end encryption. Enjoy cross-device sync across phone, tablet, and desktop for uninterrupted access.
Available with a free tier to get started and premium Insider options for enhanced aesthetics and advanced features. Whether you're coordinating with coworkers, gaming with friends, organizing family events, or growing a passionate community, Tribe Chat elevates your group communication. Download now and find your tribe – the app built for real, quality group chats!
Best Secure Messaging App – TribeChat is a Game Changer!
peterlam_17
I’ve used a lot of messaging apps over the years, and honestly, Tribe Chat has become one of my favorites on Mac. It’s fast, simple, and just works. If you’re looking for a reliable secure messaging app for Mac, this one is definitely worth checking out.The setup was super easy, and the interface is clean and modern without feeling cluttered. Everything feels smooth and optimized for macOS. Messages send instantly, notifications are on point, and it runs great without slowing down my computer.What I really like is that Tribe Chat focuses on privacy and encrypted messaging. It feels good knowing conversations are secure, especially when using it for team collaboration or community groups.Whether you need a desktop chat app, a private messaging app, or something for team communication on Mac, Tribe Chat covers all the bases. It’s lightweight, secure, and easy to use.Definitely a 5-star experience for me — highly recommend!
Developer Response
Wow. Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We're incredibly happy to hear that Tribe Chat stands out among the many messaging apps you've tried, especially on macOS.It’s great to know the speed, simplicity, and clean design are hitting the mark for you. We’ve put a lot of effort into making sure the app feels truly native to macOS, so your feedback really means a lot. We're also glad the setup process was easy and that notifications and performance are working just as they should.Privacy and security are core to what we build, so it’s especially rewarding to hear your confidence in Tribe Chat for both personal and team communication.Thanks again for the 5 star support. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Tribe community!
An innovative new way to connect
MABix321
The idea of a cultivated community has been commonplace since the advent of time. Social media tried and failed as it devolved into bots galore and rampant self promotion. Gone was the ability to make new genuine interpersonal connections with others across the world, until Tribe filled the niche. In these trying times having an app that helps us bond over what unites us as human beings, instead of dividing us even further as a society, is paramount... Especially with our new AI overlords to be probably lurking just around the corner.
Developer Response
Thanks so much for this thoughtful review! We're incredibly pleased that you've been able to make real and meaningful connections on Tribe. If you have any more feedback for us along the way, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Refreshing change of pace!
ReaperOfS0uls
I was invited this app and discovered it through a Reddit post. The app is extremely intuitive and easy to use. I love the no ads and everyone I’ve interacted with has been helpful. Built in trivia if your community does that kind of thing and absolutely brings everyone closer together. I truly can’t think of anything negative . I’ve spent zero dollars in this app and have had no restrictions and enjoying my time. Absolutely worth a try and find your new tribe today !
Developer Response
Thanks for the great review!We're thrilled to hear how intuitive and easy to use the app feels, with the ad-free experience, helpful community members, built-in trivia that brings people closer, and full access with no restrictions or costs. That's exactly the welcoming, unrestricted space we want to provide.Your positive feedback means a lot and helps others discover their new tribe. If you ever have suggestions to make it even better, we're always listening.
Great way to meet people with similar interests
JW3.94043
I work from home for a company halfway across the country. Because of my work situation, I find it difficult to meet new people, particularly those who live nearby with similar interests. Enter Tribe. I was originally invited via a the Bay Area subreddit. Now that I’m on Tribe I’ve met about a dozen people who are local to me and like to hike. I’ve done 4 hikes with the group so far.
- New: Customize your quick reactions. Pick and rearrange your favourite emojis, with a new emoji picker that has search, categories and skin tones
- New: Start a FaceTime video call right from a DM's menu on iPhone and Mac
- DM welcome cards now show your mutual tribes and contacts, their timezone, and social links you can open in one tap
- Redesigned message hover menu on desktop, with quick reactions, Reply, Copy and a new More menu
- Faster chat opening and smoother scrolling
- Multiple bug fixes and improvements
Version 1.87
The developer, 10x Group Chat, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Contacts
User Content
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