The Unplugging Movement

Disconnect to reconnect.

Real connection doesn’t live in feeds.
It lives in shared presence.

DEPLUG isn’t a festival. And it’s not networking.
It’s part of the unplugging movement — a conscious choice to unplug from constant noise and return to focus, intimacy, and real human connection. Phones away. Attention here.

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Living Room Concerts

Small, off-stage gatherings where people unplug together and the moment matters more than the content.

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Third Spaces

Cafés, studios, and galleries built for slowing down — spaces that invite you to unplug and stay present.

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Offline Mode

No notifications. No endless scrolling. A simple invitation to unplug and be fully here.

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Clubs

Run clubs, book clubs, creative circles — real-world communities built after you unplug.

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DEPLUG

Less screen. More presence. Real life.

Something is changing.
People are stepping away from endless scrolling and choosing to show up.

DEPLUG is built for this shift — curated, offline-first gatherings designed for human-scale connection, real moments, and intentional presence.

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Powered by trust. Built by Friending.

DEPLUG is created by Friending — a platform built on trust, not attention addiction.
Every DEPLUG member signs in with a verified Friending account.

Verified people. Real identities. Intentional presence.
No fake profiles. No scams. No endless chat loops.

Currently in Development

How Deplug Will Work

Deplug will be a standalone app powered by the Friending network. To keep the community safe and real, it connects directly to your existing Friending profile.

  • Get your Friending account Deplug requires a Friending account to sign in. This ensures every member is part of our trusted ecosystem.
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  • Get Verified We verify that you are a real person. No bots, no fake profiles. Just genuine humans.
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  • Wait for the Surprise You’ll be among the first invited to a curated pop-up event in your city.

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Why DEPLUG exists

Screen fatigue is real.

Endless scrolling promised connection — but delivered isolation.
People are reclaiming their time, attention, and presence.

What’s replacing it isn’t louder or faster.
It’s smaller. Slower. More intentional.

DEPLUG is built for this shift.

Human-scale connection. Curated experiences. Intentional gathering.

This isn’t about logging off forever.
It’s about showing up — together.