Divine Vine revival app is now live on the App Store and Google Play, bringing back a large archive of original Vine videos while also opening the door to new short-form uploads. Backed by Jack Dorsey and built by the team behind Other Stuff, the launch gives one of social media’s most missed formats a second life.
Vine is back in a new form as Divine
According to 9to5Mac, Divine revives the spirit of Vine, the short-form video platform that exploded after launching in 2012 before Twitter eventually shut it down in 2017. The new app reportedly includes hundreds of thousands of archive videos from the original Vine era, along with newly uploaded content.
The team behind Divine says the project went far beyond nostalgia. Rebuilding the service meant reconstructing video archives from major backup files and restoring engagement data tied to the original network. That gives Divine a stronger historical connection to Vine than a simple clone app would have offered.
The launch is also tied to a broader creative movement
Divine’s official launch messaging frames the app as a human-first, AI-free alternative to the current social media landscape. That positioning is part of why the platform is leaning so heavily into Vine’s cultural memory while also trying to present itself as something more modern and creator-controlled.
Another notable detail is Divine’s technical foundation. The platform relies on Nostr, the open social media protocol also backed by Jack Dorsey, and the team is reportedly experimenting with support for AT Protocol and possibly ActivityPub as well.
Why the Divine launch matters
Short-form video is no longer a niche format, but Vine still carries cultural weight because of how early it shaped creator humor, looping clips, and viral internet language. If Divine can combine that legacy with a modern social infrastructure, it may attract more than just users chasing nostalgia.
For now, the biggest test is whether people want Vine back as a living platform or simply as a memory. The public launch means Divine now has a chance to find out.
Source: 9to5Mac
