The Hot Takes App
for Debate Battles
Post your boldest opinions, vote agree or disagree, challenge others in head-to-head debate battles, and climb the leaderboard.
Messi is the greatest of all time and the debate is over.
Python is overrated and everyone should learn Go instead.
Simple by design
How Dissent Works
Three steps to arena glory
Post Your Take
Share your boldest opinion — up to 280 characters. Pick a category, preview your card, and drop it into the arena.
The Community Votes
Everyone agrees or disagrees. Watch the controversy meter spike in real time. The more split the vote, the hotter your take.
Win the Arena
Challenge anyone. Defend your take in head-to-head battles. The community votes on who wins. Build your rank and earn badges.
Everything you need
Built for Debaters
Every feature designed to fuel the argument
Head-to-Head Battles
Challenge any take to a public 48-hour battle. The community votes on both sides. Winner earns points, reputation, and glory.
ArenaControversy Score
Proprietary algorithm that measures how split the community is on your take. Perfect 50/50 = maximum controversy.
AlgorithmLeaderboard
Weekly resets. Top Debaters, Most Controversial, and Rising Stars tracked separately.
RankingsLive Notifications
Real-time alerts when someone challenges you, votes on your take, or you win a battle.
Real-timeBadge System
Earn First Take, First Win, Weekly Champion, and more as you play.
ReputationCreator Analytics
See how your takes perform — total votes, agree vs disagree rates, challenge conversions, and views.
InsightsPublic Battle Arena
Watch and vote on active battles between other users even when you're not a participant.
SpectatorSave Takes
Bookmark any take to revisit later. Build your personal collection of the takes you love (or love to hate).
CollectionsEvery topic
Find Your Arena
12 categories, infinite arguments
Reputation
Earn Points Every Day
Every action in the arena earns you points
Ready to Enter the Arena?
Post your hottest take. The community is waiting to judge you.
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 climb the leaderboard.
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.