Amino

Amino is a mobile app and website that enables users to create and participate in communities centered on specific interests, topics, or fandoms. The platform hosts numerous user-generated spaces known as amino communities, each with its own content and discussion threads. The service was launched by Narvii and later acquired by MediaLab in 2020, and it remains available for iOS, Android, and web use.

Communities on Amino serve as hubs for posts, blogs, polls, quizzes, and live chats. Members can customize profiles, contribute text, images, and videos, and engage with others through comments, likes, and private messages. The platform emphasizes fan and hobby-based ecosystems and supports discovery through community feeds and search tools.

To manage content and behavior, Amino provides moderation features for community curators, including post approval workflows, reporting options, and role-based permissions. The app also includes safety measures such as privacy controls and content restrictions to protect younger users, though experiences can vary across communities.

Amino operates with an in-app economy that includes a built-in currency used to unlock features or cosmetic items and to access enhanced community tools. The app is available on mobile devices and offers a web interface for browsing, with some limitations.

The platform has attracted a global user base, particularly among fans of anime, games, television, and broader pop culture. Critics point to challenges in content moderation and the presence of mature material in some communities, while supporters highlight the platform’s ability to connect niche interest groups.