TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV-tracking app
TechCrunch
β’Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:05:48 +0000
π° What Happened
Antonio Pinto, one of TV Time's original founders, has launched Bingers, a new TV and movie-tracking app to fill the gap left by TV Time's closure. Bingers aims to revive TV Time's distinctive social features, including its forum where fans discussed episodes, shared theories and made memes, and offers a way to import data from TV Time's archives. TV Time had been installed more than 26.4 million times when its owner Whip Media shut it down to focus on AI efforts.
π The Backstory
TV Time was a social TV-tracking app with a loyal user base; more than 28,000 users signed a petition to save it after Whip Media announced closure, but the app was shut down as planned. Its removal from app stores occurred on July 15, 2026, with a GDPR-compliant export tool provided. Pinto had said last month he would rebuild the best features of TV Time, noting the community stayed active even after years of neglect.
π― Why It Matters
Bingers demonstrates the demand for social, community-driven content tracking, distinct from simple watch-logging apps. The revival suggests TV Time's social forum model had lasting value that larger platforms failed to replicate. It reflects how passionate user communities can influence and support attempts to rebuild beloved products, and highlights the ongoing relevance of the social viewing experience.
Antonio Pinto, one of TV Time's original founders, has launched Bingers, a new TV and movie-tracking app to fill the gap left by TV Time's closure. Bingers aims to revive TV Time's distinctive social features, including its forum where fans discussed episodes, shared theories and made memes, and offers a way to import data from TV Time's archives. TV Time had been installed more than 26.4 million times when its owner Whip Media shut it down to focus on AI efforts.
TV Time was a social TV-tracking app with a loyal user base; more than 28,000 users signed a petition to save it after Whip Media announced closure, but the app was shut down as planned. Its removal from app stores occurred on July 15, 2026, with a GDPR-compliant export tool provided. Pinto had said last month he would rebuild the best features of TV Time, noting the community stayed active even after years of neglect.
Bingers demonstrates the demand for social, community-driven content tracking, distinct from simple watch-logging apps. The revival suggests TV Time's social forum model had lasting value that larger platforms failed to replicate. It reflects how passionate user communities can influence and support attempts to rebuild beloved products, and highlights the ongoing relevance of the social viewing experience.