The Rise of BeReal: Understanding the Latest Trend in Social Media and the Demand for Profile Viewers
Functionality: Some recent updates to these tools include the ability to screen and save others' BeReals, view posts without the "blurred" filter, and see how many retakes a friend took.
Originally, the beauty of Bereal was that to see what your friends were doing, you had to show what you were doing. It was a transaction of vulnerability. You couldn't lurk. You had to be present.
You may find "BeReal Viewer" tools or "unblur" tweaks (often on sites like
The User Reaction As with any change to a beloved app, the reaction has been mixed. Purists argue that the update detracts from the low-pressure environment that made BeReal appealing. The fear of being "caught" looking at a profile may deter some users from exploring the Discovery feed.