Washington, right now.
Washington is live on Portal. See what’s actually happening around Washington right now, posted live by real people, with no AI and no reposts. The Washington leaderboard just opened, so the first creators here get the top spots.
The first social network you can trust.
Portal is a camera-only social app: every photo and video is filmed live inside the app and tagged to the place it was taken. No uploads, no filters from a camera roll, no AI, no bots — just real people showing you what’s actually happening in Washington right now. Posts expire after 48 hours, so the feed is always what’s happening now, and everyone competes on school, city, state and national leaderboards.
- 100% camera-only — nothing can be uploaded or faked
- School vs school — every post counts for your high school or college
- Students-only side that only verified students can see
- Leaderboards just launched, so top spots are wide open
What people post in Washington
- The National Mall
- U Street
- Georgetown
- Navy Yard
- The Wharf
- GW and Georgetown University
DC is live.
Compete on the Washington leaderboard by likes, views, followers and comments. Portal just launched, so the top spots are wide open. Nearby towns roll into the Washington portal.
Nearby: Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda and Silver Spring.
How Portal works in Washington
Download & open Washington
Get Portal free on the App Store, allow location, and your Washington portal opens automatically — no waitlist, no invite code.
Watch the city live
Scroll real posts filmed in Washington in the last 48 hours. Everything is camera-only and location-tagged, so what you see is what’s actually happening.
Post & climb the board
Film your own moments, build a streak, and rank on the Washington leaderboard by likes, views, followers and comments.
Why Washington needs a real feed
Search “things to do in Washington” and you’ll get the same recycled listicles, months-old photos and AI-written roundups. None of it tells you what Washington looks like tonight.
On Portal, Washington tells its own story in real time. Locals film what’s in front of them — The National Mall, U Street, Georgetown — and it lands in the Washington feed instantly, then expires in 48 hours so nothing goes stale.
For creators, the timing matters more than the features: Washington doesn’t have an established Portal top 10 yet. Post consistently for a few weeks and that leaderboard can have your name on it.
Keep exploring
More cities on Portal, plus guides from the blog.
Washington FAQ
Is Portal available in Washington?
Yes. Portal is live in Washington and everywhere in the US. There’s no waitlist.
Do nearby towns count toward the Washington portal?
Yes. Towns like Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda and Silver Spring roll into the Washington portal for feeds and rankings.
How do I become a top creator in Washington?
Post real moments daily, build your streak and climb the leaderboard. Portal just launched, so the top spots are open.
Is Portal free?
Yes. Portal is free on the App Store for iPhone.
Be one of Washington’s first creators.
People laughed at the first creators on YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok. Now they’re making millions. Portal just launched, the leaderboards are wide open, and it’s free.
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