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DIVINE VINE REBOOT OPENS TO ALL USERS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 20, 2026

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Divine, the reboot of the defunct short-form video platform Vine, is now available to everyone without requiring an invite code. The platform has amassed over 2 million videos from Vine's original archive.

Divine has transitioned from invite-only access to open availability for all users. The platform currently hosts more than 2 million videos salvaged from Vine's original library, giving users access to content from the platform that shut down in 2017. The move represents an expansion of Divine's reach as it attempts to resurrect the short-form video format that Vine pioneered. By removing invitation barriers, Divine aims to grow its user base and establish itself as a successor to the original platform. Vine was a prominent short-form video service before its discontinuation. Divine's archive preservation efforts have recovered a significant portion of Vine's content, allowing both longtime users and newcomers to access classic videos from the platform's original run.

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