Clubhouse this week launched a pair of updates that makes it easier to join and share rooms—no login required.
The audio-only chat app is experimenting with web listening, which allows anyone (in the US) to tune into a Clubhouse room from their phone, tablet, or computer without downloading an app or even signing in.
To start, the feature works with Replays and live Rooms with Replays enabled, and includes support for “most” major browsers. Users are encouraged to report any bugs during this early trial. If folks find web listening useful, Clubhouse said it will expand support to cover “more room types, more countries, and more parts of the full Clubhouse experience over time.”
The social network is also rolling out improvements to its share button, adding the option to Share on Clubhouse with a comment. Followers will see the room in their Hallway; if it’s still live, they’ll receive a notification of your share so they can join.
“Sharing on Clubhouse is going to be one of the best ways to let your friends know about great rooms,” a company blog said. “In an NBA Fan Club room and an athlete just jumped on stage? In a room about a new NFT project and the artist made a surprise appearance? Share it so your followers can drop in and check it out.”
Creators can monitor room performance by tapping into Share and Clip counts, or visiting their Room Insights page. The first edition of both features is available now on iOS and Android.
The move comes just days after TikTok announced its own retweet-esque Repost button that lets users share videos on the platform with their own followers.
