A new initiative revives Vine’s six-second looping videos through an app called Divine, now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. This reboot provides access to an archive of approximately 500,000 Vine videos and enables creators to upload new content.
Funded by “and Other Stuff,” a nonprofit established by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey in May 2025, Divine aims to revolutionize social media through innovative open-source projects. Dorsey’s involvement stems from a desire to address his previous decision to shut down Vine.
Evan Henshaw-Plath, an early Twitter team member and part of “and Other Stuff,” explored the Vine archive to develop Divine. Known as “Rabble” online, he utilized archives stored by the Archive Team, requiring extensive data scripts to reconstruct user interactions like views and likes.
Although not all data could be retrieved, progress was made. Starting with 100,000 videos for testers, the app has expanded to house about 500,000 videos from nearly 100,000 original creators.
The project has captured the interest of early Vine creators like Lele Pons, JimmyHere, MightyDuck, and Jack and Jack. Users can view profiles on the web without needing the Divine app.
Rabble mentioned that testers proposed delaying the app’s release for refinement. This guidance encouraged the team to improve and redefine features before launch.
As a result, today’s Divine release includes options like compilation mode, enabling users to curate video playlists. Users can explore hashtags, such as #cats, to view automatic compilations and engage with content.
A noteworthy feature of Divine is its exclusion of AI-generated content. Rabble prefers authentic content, requiring videos to be recorded in-app or validating uploads with C2PA to ensure transparency.
In addition to restoring Vine’s charm, Divine aims to popularize open protocols, supporting Rabble’s mission to transform social media. Built on Nostr, Divine considers integrating protocols like AT Protocol and ActivityPub for broader connectivity.
Without a revenue model, Divine operates as a public benefit corporation. Rabble envisions it empowering creators to monetize their presence through collaborations and brand deals. He supports a model akin to Patreon for direct creator support, with possible add-ons for Pro accounts offering extra features.
“Vine marked the start of everything,” OG Viner Lele Pons reflected on the relaunch. “It was crucial to my personal journey and internet culture. I’m thrilled to witness these classic videos being revived and to create new ones.”
Divine can be downloaded for free on the App Store, Google Play, and the Nostr-powered Zapstore. It initially grants access to those on the waitlist, with broader access through invite codes.