Repost

A repost on Gab is when you share another user's post to your own timeline and followers, amplifying their content without writing a new post yourself. It works the same way as a retweet on Twitter/X, a share on Facebook, or a reblog on Tumblr.

What it means

Reposting is the basic unit of amplification on social networks. When you repost something, your followers see it — potentially exposing the original post to an entirely new audience. For content creators on Gab, getting reposted by accounts with large followings is one of the primary ways to grow. For readers, reposting is a way to curate and share what you find valuable or interesting.

A repost is distinct from a quote post, where you add your own commentary on top of the original content. Reposting is a clean share; quote posting is a share plus your own take.

How it works on Gab

Tap or click the repost icon (two arrows forming a loop) below any Gab post. The original post will appear in your followers' timelines with a "reposted by [your name]" attribution. The original author is notified. You can undo a repost at any time — it simply removes it from your timeline, though people who already saw it will have seen it.

Related terms

Reposting drives what appears in Gab Trends — heavily reposted content is a strong signal of what the community finds important. The broader mechanics of content distribution on Gab Social include posts, reposts, quotes, and comments.