What Happened to Sarahah?
If you're here, you probably remember Sarahah, the anonymous messaging app that became the #1 downloaded app worldwide in 2017. Here's the story, directly from the founder, and what we are up to today.
💡 Short answer
In 2018, Apple and Google removed Sarahah from their app stores. The reason initially cited was a petition that turned out to be falsified. The service was discontinued. The website sarahah.com has now relaunched as an honest guide where you take quizzes to find out what suits you best.
The Rise of Sarahah
Sarahah started in 2016 as a simple idea: a digital suggestion box where people could receive honest, anonymous feedback. The founder, Zain-Alabdin Tawfiq, built the first version as a side project while working a full-time job in Saudi Arabia.
The app initially targeted the Arabic-speaking market and grew organically. Around mid-2017, it had gone viral globally, reaching #1 on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. At its peak, Sarahah had over 300 million registered accounts.
Why Sarahah Was Removed
In 2018, Apple and Google decided to remove Sarahah from their app stores. The reason initially shared with the founder was a petition that turned out to be falsified. The service was later discontinued.
Is Sarahah Still Available?
The original Sarahah app and anonymous messaging service are no longer available. However, sarahah.com has been rebuilt to offer a completely new experience (read about the new Sarahah below).
Important: Any other websites claiming to be "Sarahah" (such as sarhne.com or sarahah.pro) are not affiliated with the original Sarahah or its founder. These are impersonating websites that have no connection to the real Sarahah. The only official website is sarahah.com.
The New Sarahah: What Suits You?
Sarahah has been reimagined as an honest guide to discover things that suit you. Instead of receiving anonymous messages, you now take quizzes that reveal what suits you, whether it's careers, coffee, or other topics.
Think of it as personalized discovery. Each quiz gives you results ranked by how well they fit your answers, with descriptions to help you understand why.
Ready to build yours? Explore quizzes now.
Who Created Sarahah?
Sarahah was created by Zain-Alabdin Tawfiq, a Saudi entrepreneur. He built the first version as a solo developer.
What Came Next
After Sarahah, the founder continued building. You can find his latest creations on our Projects page.
He is currently rebuilding sarahah to help you discover what suits you and other products, including Wallble, a platform for creating collaborative memory walls. Whether it's a farewell for a colleague, a graduation celebration, Wallble lets everyone contribute messages, drawings, photos, and voice notes stored as memories.
The Founder's Next Project
Wallble: a virtual wall for moments that matter. Create a wall, share a link, and let everyone leave their message.
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