To post your own stories, and to support and challenge others' stories, download the Pixstory app. Available on

What is Integrity Score?

Integrity Score is a type of credibility score on Pixstory, the higher the better. Stories and pages created by users having higher Integrity Score will get first preference on display and listing parameters.

How can I download the app?

You can download the app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store. Search for Pixstory.

What does Pixstory stand for?

Pixstory is a new generation social media app which addresses a critical gap in existing social media spaces and provides an accurate, safe, evidence-based and troll-free environment for users. Pixstory is built on values, and incentivises users to post truthful and high-quality content. Pixstory users can support or challenge posts, creating a visual response that is subjected to rigorous levels of AI and human moderation from recognised experts in their respective fields.

Who can see or use my photos?

Control of assets like photos and stories is implemented through the publish options. You can publish stories and pages only for yourself or only for friends (or members in the case of pages). Photos remain invisible to other users till you publish them in a story using the “public” option. You can add a photo uploaded by another user to your favorites. Such a photo can be used in your own story but you will not be able to modify it. Moreover, two Pixpoints will be deducted per photo. One point will go to the original uploader and one to Pixstory.

How do I add a story to a Pixstory group?

Both members and admins can share stories to a group. There are two ways to do this. Click on the share icon next to a story and choose the option "share to a group". You will get a list of groups that you have created or are a member of. Deep press, select the page you want and share. Alternatively, click on the "stories+" button on a page. Search for the story and share using the share icon from the search listing. You can remove a story by using the "see more" button that gives a list of all the stories on your group. The stories will be listed with a "remove" button.

Is there any benefit of using a particular way to sign up?

The default Integrity Score, a measure of credibility unique to Pixstory, for a new user depends on the signup method. Here’s how it works: Phone: 100 Facebook: 100 Google: 100 Apple ID: 100 Email: 90

Why is my Integrity Score going down?

Integrity Score goes down if your post is successfully challenged or if it is removed from public view for violating Pixstory’s terms of use.

Why am I getting an invalid token message?

If you get an invalid token message, please delete the app and reinstall it. After that, long press the Pixstory app icon to get the App Info option. Use the clear data function to clear all app data. This will solve the problem.

What happens when someone challenges my post?

A story that has been challenged goes into moderation for verification. If a story has been challenged multiple times, and the information contained in it is contentious, it will earn a disputed status. A particular story may be replaced by a challenge after a review based on multiple criteria with help from experts in that particular topic. In case of violations of Pixstory’s term of use, the post will be hidden from public view and will be visible only to the author. If a post is replaced or made inactive, a maximum of 20 points will be deducted from the author’s Integrity Score.

What happens when I challenge someone’s post?

A post that has been challenged goes to the moderation team for verification. If a post has been challenged multiple times, and the information contained in it is contentious, it will earn a disputed status. A particular post may be replaced by a challenge after a review based on multiple criteria with the help from experts in that particular topic. In case of violations of Pixstory’s terms of use, the post will be hidden from public view and will be visible only to the author. If a post is replaced or made inactive, a maximum of 20 points will be deducted from the author’s Integrity Score.

I subscribed to Pixstory, but the subscription isn't activated. What do I do?

Please send an email to support@pixstory.com.

Is the app secure for use?

Pixstory uses industry standard features and encryption to secure your data. It also focuses on moderation to protect you from online abuse and is rated for ages 12+.

Why aren't my messages updating?

Pixstory does not provide a real time chat function. Exiting and returning to the chat screen should display new messages. Also, check your privacy settings to see if you have turned off the messaging functionality.

Why can't I message someone on Pixstory?

You have to be friends with another user to message them. You can send them a chat request, which that user has to approve. You can also become friends if both of you follow each other. The other user could also have disabled messaging from his/her privacy settings.

Who removed my post?

Your post can be removed from public view if it violates Pixstory policies. It would still be available for you to view. If you think your post has been wrongly removed, you can appeal the decision by writing to grievances@pixstory.com

What features does this app have?

Pixstory provides an accurate, safe, evidence-based and troll-free environment. At its core, it is about evidence-based storytelling. Users can: Create a story with a combination of 1-12 pictures and text up to 360 words, or a one-minute audio. Add intuitive filters based on interest. Support or challenge posts, creating a visual response that is subjected to rigorous levels of AI and human moderation from recognised experts in their respective fields. Accumulate Integrity Score. Every Pixstory user will have an Integrity Score which will be a function of the quality of sign-up information provided by the user, and the quality of user contribution and interactions on the platform. Chat with fellow Pixstorians. Discover Pixstorians in their vicinity by using the Connect feature.