Now on iOS & Android

The Hot Takes App
for Debate Battles

Post your boldest opinions, vote agree or disagree, challenge others in head-to-head debate battles, and build a record the crowd can see.

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  • Free to download
  • iOS and Android
  • Browse without an account

Simple by design

How Dissent Works

Three steps to arena glory

  1. 01

    Post Your Take

    Share your boldest opinion - up to 280 characters. Pick a category, preview your card, and drop it into the arena.

  2. 02

    The Community Votes

    Everyone agrees or disagrees. Watch the controversy meter spike in real time. The more split the vote, the hotter your take.

  3. 03

    Win the Arena

    Challenge anyone. Defend your take in head-to-head battles. The community votes on who wins. Build your Standing and earn badges.

Arena

Head-to-Head Battles

Challenge any take to a public 48-hour battle. The community votes on both sides. The winner takes the record, the reputation, and the glory.

Everything you need

Built for Debaters

Every feature designed to fuel the argument

  • Controversy Score

    Algorithm

    Proprietary algorithm that measures how split the community is on your take. Perfect 50/50 = maximum controversy.

  • Standing

    Reputation

    Your battle record, credibility per topic, and a seasonal Top 10 that resets every 2 weeks.

  • Live Notifications

    Real-time

    Real-time alerts when someone challenges you, votes on your take, or you win a battle.

  • Badge System

    Reputation

    Earn First Take, First Win, Weekly Champion, and more as you play.

  • Creator Analytics

    Insights

    See how your takes perform - total votes, agree vs disagree rates, challenge conversions, and views.

  • Public Battle Arena

    Spectator

    Watch and vote on active battles between other users even when you're not a participant.

  • Save Takes

    Collections

    Bookmark any take to revisit later. Build your personal collection of the takes you love (or love to hate).

Every topic

Find Your Arena

12 categories, infinite arguments

  • Movies & TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Food
  • Technology
  • Gaming
  • Fashion
  • Work & Career
  • Relationships
  • Society
  • Unpopular Opinions
  • Trending

Reputation

Your Record Is Your Reputation

No points, no grind. Standing is built from battles you win and takes the crowd sides with.

Battle record
Every challenge the crowd votes on lands in your win-loss record. Posting and voting never move it.
Crowd-sided %
How often the majority agreed with you, counted across your takes that reached 10 votes.
Sharp in a topic
Win 5 battles in one topic at a 60% win rate and the badge is yours next to your name for good.
Seasonal Top 10
A global ladder counting battle wins only. It resets every 2 weeks and winners enter the archive.
Dissent

Ready to Enter the Arena?

Post your hottest take. The community is waiting to judge you.

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Now available on Android & iOS. Free to download.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dissent?

Dissent is a social debate app where you post your hottest takes, vote agree or disagree on other people's opinions, and battle it out to build a reputation from the debates you win.

How does voting work?

Every take allows users to vote simply: Agree or Disagree. Our algorithm calculates a "Controversy Score" based on how evenly split the community is.

Can I challenge someone to a debate?

Absolutely. If you heavily disagree with a hot take, you can issue a challenge. If accepted, you enter a 48-hour head-to-head public debate where the community votes on the winner.

Is Dissent available on iOS and Android?

Yes! Dissent is available on both Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store). Download it for free today.

Is Dissent free?

Yes! The core features of Dissent are completely free to use. You can post takes, vote, and debate without paying.

Dissent – Hot Takes, Debate Battles & Opinion Voting App