The milestone was announced on Saturday by Selcuk Bayraktar, head of the TEKNOFEST Executive Board and T3 Foundation Board of Trustees.

Marketed as a “clean and secure” alternative to global platforms, NEXT Sosyal has quickly climbed to the top of mobile app stores, recently ranking as the most popular free app in the “social network” category.

Since its beta launch, the platform has expanded rapidly, offering a space for users to share thoughts and content on news, technology, lifestyle, and current events.

The president’s endorsement marked a symbolic boost for NEXT Sosyal, reinforcing Türkiye’s push to promote locally developed digital platforms.