Umamin Messages
The original — a personal link where anyone can send you an encrypted anonymous message.
About
The story of Umamin.
An open-source anonymous platform that went from a weekend project to hundreds of thousands of people in a matter of days — and never stopped growing.
founded July 2022 · Philippines
2022 · the beginning
Umamin is an open-source project founded by Josh Daniel Bañares and later co-founded with Joseph Dale Bañares and Prince Carlo Juguilon in July 2022. Shortly after its initial release, the platform went viral in the Philippines and reached more than 700,000 users in less than a week.
the numbers
What virality looked like from the inside.
Four days in July 2022 — the week Umamin spread across the Philippines.
Google Analytics · Jul 2022
the collective
The team later formed the Omsimos Developer Collective, an initiative focused on building open-source projects, including Umamin — an anonymous platform originally created for sending and receiving anonymous messages.
today
Today, Umamin is solely maintained and developed by its original creator, Josh Daniel. What began as a simple anonymous messaging platform has since evolved into a broader social platform built around community interaction, self-expression, and meaningful conversations.
what's insideout loud the feed new
More than a message box.
What started as a single anonymous inbox is now four ways to connect:
classic
Umamin Notes
Post a note out loud for anyone to reply to. Formerly Umamin Global, it became one of the most important features in bringing the community together.
Umamin Social
A feed of anonymous posts and hot takes — react and join the conversation without a name attached.
Umamin Chat
Get matched with anonymous strangers based on shared interests, then talk in a chat that self-destructs when you're done.
A place to feel heard.
Thousands of people use Umamin every day. As it grows, the goal stays the same: a space to express yourself freely, connect with others, and feel heard.
