Zhihu Inc.
Zhihu (Chinese: 知乎; pinyin: Zhīhū) is a Chinese social question and answer site and news aggregator. Originally based in Chengdu and with creators from Sichuan, the website launched on January 26, 2011. As of 2021 it has 76 million registered users. It has often been compared to Quora, though by the early 2020s it has also acquired Reddit-like features.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
Zhihu (Chinese: 知乎; pinyin: Zhīhū) is a Chinese social question and answer site and news aggregator. Originally based in Chengdu and with creators from Sichuan, the website launched on January 26, 2011. As of 2021 it has 76 million registered users. It has often been compared to Quora, though by the early 2020s it has also acquired Reddit-like features. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Zhihu. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: ZH (NYSE), ZHIHF (OTC). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [1]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Zhihu Inc. founded?
Founded: 2011-01-26. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of Zhihu Inc.?
Headquarters location: Haidian District. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Sources and review dates
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Zhihu (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.