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Nyburs
Company typePrivate
IndustrySocial Networking Platform
Founded2023; 2 years ago (2023)
FounderNavin Sharma
Vishal Chaudhary
HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Area served
India
Key people
Navin Sharma (CEO)
Vishal Chaudhary (Co-founder, CxO)
ProductsNyburs app
Websitewww.nyburs.com

Nyburs is an Indian hyperlocal social networking service launched in 2023 that focuses on connecting users with their immediate neighbourhoods, local communities, and regional interests.[1][2] The platform emphasizes privacy, data sovereignty with servers located in India, and support for Indian regional languages, positioning itself as a Swadeshi alternative to global platforms such as Instagram, X, and WhatsApp.[3][4]

History

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Nyburs was founded in 2023 by Navin Sharma (CEO) and Vishal Chaudhary in Bengaluru, Karnataka.[1] The platform officially launched on 28 April 2025.[1] It emerged amid growing Indian interest in domestic technology alternatives following calls for "Vocal for Local" and self-reliance in digital services.[5][6]

Co-founder Navin Sharma stated that the app was inspired by the observation that users often know more about distant events or celebrities than local happenings in their own neighbourhoods.[1] The app gained prominence in 2025 through media coverage as one of several Swadeshi applications promoted as alternatives to foreign platforms.[7]

Features

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Nyburs is designed as a hyperlocal platform with geolocation-based features:

- Circles — geography-constrained or interest-based communities (e.g., neighbourhood groups, hobby circles).[3][2] - Channels and groups — public/private groups and threaded discussions for community engagement.[1] - Live streaming — for local events and meetings.[2] - Secure messaging — end-to-end encrypted chat with file sharing.[8] - Local discovery feed and timeline — proximity-prioritized posts about nearby events, businesses, and announcements.[1] - Event planning tools — with location-based notifications.[1]

The app supports multiple Indian languages and keeps all data on Indian servers for privacy and sovereignty.[4][7] It is available on Android and iOS.[2]

Reception

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In 2025, Nyburs was frequently listed among top Swadeshi applications in Indian media, appearing alongside tools like Mappls, BHIM, and Arattai as part of the domestic alternative ecosystem.[5][6] Publications highlighted its hyperlocal focus and privacy features, positioning it as a competitor to Instagram and X.[3][2] It has also been noted as a privacy-focused alternative to Signal.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Nyburs Launches Revolutionary Hyperlocal Social Network to Reconnect Neighbors in the Digital Age". India Technology News. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "क्या है स्वदेशी ऐप Nyburs जो Instagram और X से लोहा ले रहा". Navbharat Times. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "अब Instagram और X की होगी विदाई? ये स्वदेशी ऐप दे रहा कड़ी टक्कर". Zee News Hindi. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  4. ^ a b "India Finally Gets the Social Media App It Deserves: Meet Nyburs". Udaipur Blog. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Google Chrome, WhatsApp को भूल जाइये! ये हैं 7 सबसे popular swadeshi apps". Punjab Kesari. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Arattai के बाद अब आ गया Nyburs App". InKhabar. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Top Signal Alternative Lists in 2025". Vocal.media. 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.

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