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SwipeBlue

SwipeBlue is a relational organizing app that matches your phone contacts to the voter file and shows you their party and districts. Just swipe blue (left) like Tinder to text them to register, donate, attend an event, or vote!

Active
Since 2020
USA
Open source: No

Your network of friends is a powerful organizing force. So mobilize them to change the world! SwipeBlue makes it easier than ever before.

Evidence of this project's impact

Over 40,000 users who text an average of 36 friends each to take a meaningful action. 2025-05

Resources

Founder(s)

Bob Fertik

Project type
Tool or platform
Founded
2020
Language(s)
English
Pricing
Free for activists
Used by
Democratic activists
Features
Network / graph mapping, Promote campaigns, Verified participation, Fundraising campaigns
Added
2024-10-17
Last modified
2026-07-12T16:45:52.000Z

Additional details

Formats
apps
Number of integrations
0
Metrics of success
Over 40,000 users who text an average of 36 friends each to take a meaningful action.
Issues addressed
US Election 2024
Geographic focus
United States of America 🇺🇸
Geographic focus — country
United States of America 🇺🇸
Political unit
towns
Pricing
Free for activists
Documentation & learning
https://swipeblue.org/video
Security
SwipeBlue does not store your contact list. More at https://swipeblue.org/privacy

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