Hey y’all, it’s Felicia. I just gotta get this off my chest because it’s been sitting in my mind for a while now. I’ve been on Rumble for a good bit, and let me just say this — the platform could really be something amazing if they’d just figure out what direction they’re actually trying to go in. It’s like they’re standing at the crossroads but just pacing back and forth instead of picking a lane.

Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot I do like about Rumble. For one, the money situation is way better than YouTube. I’m not even exaggerating. Even with Rumble having fewer advertisers, it feels like they pay creators more fairly. Like, you don’t have to grind yourself into the ground just to make a little pocket change. That’s a big deal. YouTube might have the bigger audience, but their payouts feel like crumbs sometimes. Rumble at least makes you feel like they care about people making content. That part is cool.

Also, let’s talk about the video player. Honestly? It’s solid. The visuals, the smoothness — I’d actually say it’s cleaner than YouTube in some ways. Sometimes I’ll play a video on Rumble and just think, wow, this looks good. So they’ve got the tech side looking decent. They’re not behind in that way.

But here’s the thing that drives me crazy. Rumble just doesn’t have the reach. YouTube is like that giant mall everyone already knows about, and Rumble is that new boutique store tucked in the corner of town. You go in there, and you’re like, “Dang, this place is nice, why don’t more people come here?” And then you realize, it’s because they don’t even know it exists. Or worse, they know but don’t really feel like switching because all their friends are still hanging out at the mall.

I’ll say it straight: Google does everything in its power to keep Rumble down. YouTube is their golden child, and we all know it. They’re not about to let some competitor sneak in and take a chunk of their pie. And since Google practically runs the internet, Rumble’s fighting with one hand tied behind its back.

Now, let me talk about the part I hate. Rumble has gotten this reputation — and not for no reason — of being more of a conservative, Republican-leaning space. I log on sometimes, and it feels like walking into a meat market, but all they’ve got is beef, and I came in wanting chicken. You know what I mean? There’s not enough variety. It feels like if you’re not in that particular lane politically, you stick out like a sore thumb. That’s not good for growth. If they really want to compete with YouTube, they’ve gotta open up the doors wider and make everybody feel like they’ve got a place there.

And it really frustrates me because I want to like Rumble. I see the potential. I see where it could go if they stopped tripping over their own feet. But instead, it’s like they’re just circling the same audience over and over again. That can only take you so far.

Another thing I don’t get: people constantly complain about how bad YouTube treats them. They rant about censorship, demonetization, favoritism, all of that. And yet… they stay. It’s like being in a toxic relationship where you keep saying, “I’m leaving this time for real,” but then you’re right back on the couch with them the next day. Why is it so hard to actually leave? We could build something better on Rumble if enough people made the move. But no, folks just keep talking without walking.

I’m not saying Rumble doesn’t have its share of work to do. They do. Like, they need to make the platform more welcoming, add more diverse creators, market themselves better, and maybe stop leaning so hard into one side of the political pool. But still, the potential is sitting right there waiting. And every time I log on, I’m like, “Dang, this could really be the one to beat YouTube.” But then I scroll a bit, and I’m reminded why it’s not there yet.

So yeah, that’s where I’m at with it. Rumble isn’t trash — far from it. But they need to get their act together if they ever want to play ball with the big dogs. Because right now, it feels like they’re content with being the “other option” instead of the option. And trust me, I’d love nothing more than to ditch YouTube for good and say, “Yep, I’m a Rumble girl now.” But until they figure themselves out, I’m stuck bouncing between the two.

Anyway, just thought I’d share my two cents. What about y’all? Do you use Rumble? Do you feel the same frustration, or is it just me?

– Felicia

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