Frequently asked questions
What is Tendril?
Tendril is a small, private-feeling social network for women. It's calmer and kinder than the mainstream feeds: no algorithm deciding what you see, no data mining, and real people instead of trolls and bots.
Who is Tendril for?
It's designed for women over 40 — the conversations here assume you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, caregiving, reinvention, the stuff nobody hands you a manual for. Younger women are welcome; you'll just be joining a room aimed at a stage you may not be in yet. And it's for all women, including trans women.
How is it different from Facebook or Reddit?
No algorithm ranking your feed, and a women-only community. It's a welcoming space instead of an engagement machine built to reward the loudest voice in the thread.
Is Tendril free?
Yes. It's free to join.
If it's free, how will you make money?
I'm not sure yet. I'm still building it! But I'll let you know when I have something to share.
Why is there a waitlist?
I'm still building it. And a space like this only works if the first people in actually want it. I'll let people in a few at a time so the culture sets right from the start.
When does it launch?
I'm aiming to open the first group in 2026.
Where will it be hosted? Can I use it in my country?
The data will be stored in the United States. I do plan on localizing it at some point, but most likely not this year. The current intended audience is in the US, and those are the online privacy laws that tendril will follow.
Will you sell my data or email?
No. No data mining, and I'll never sell your address — just a note when the site launches.
How will you prevent trolls and bots?
That's something I'm still figuring out... definitely there will be a combination of human and machine moderation, with easy ways to block or mute people or conversations you don't want to see.