Inappostot

Inappostot are posts that originate within a mobile application and are published to other platforms, typically via cross-posting features or external sharing. They describe how content created inside one app can appear across social networks, websites, or messaging services.

The term is a portmanteau of "in-app" and "post," with the suffix -ot intended to signal a distinct instance of posting. The origin of the word is uncertain; earliest usages appear in online forums and digital culture discussions in the late 2010s, without a single definitional standard.

Inappostots often carry app-native metadata, such as stickers, templates, or ephemeral formats, and are governed by the privacy settings and content policies of the originating app. Because they move beyond the host app, they can blur lines of authorship or attribution, especially when automatic or semi-automatic cross-posting methods are involved.

Usage and significance vary by study and context. Some researchers examine how inappostots reflect the affordances of different platforms and the workflows users employ to share content. Critics note that the term remains niche and overlaps with established concepts like cross-posting and cross-platform content, which can limit its clarity across diverse apps.

See also: cross-posting, cross-platform content, user-generated content, social media platforms.