If the headlines in your news feed have you thinking "this has to be satire" — Not the Bee is the site that proves reality is stranger than fiction. From the creators of The Babylon Bee, Not the Bee curates and comments on real news stories so absurd they read like satire, all through a witty, humor-driven lens with a conservative Christian worldview.^1
Launched in August 2020 by Adam Ford (Babylon Bee founder) alongside Seth and Dan Dillon, Not the Bee publishes multiple articles daily across categories like politics, culture, Christianity, science, sports, and more — each one written with the irreverent, meme-laced commentary style the Bee is known for. Dan Dillon now serves as majority owner and head of the site. Beyond articles, Not the Bee includes a built-in social network where subscribers can post, join interest-based groups, create polls, and build friendships — a community many members describe as the best they've found online.^2
The site has a dedicated Christianity category where writers cover faith-related news: celebrity conversions, church culture, persecution stories, and cultural commentary from a Christian perspective. Lead opinion writer Peter Heck hosts The HeckFire Podcast, carpet-bombing cultural topics with a blend of humor and conviction. The site also produces Beyond Parody and The Top Three daily recap podcast.^3^4
Why Readers Love It"This community is by far the greatest community I've been a part of online.. and I've been online since 1998! There's fun, there's laughter, there's cordial discussions. If you need support, you'll be flooded with love and prayer."^5
"This app quickly replaced my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even Reddit apps. I check it every day in my spare time for the latest crazy, funny, interesting, and insane news stories."^5
"I now get all my news from Not the Bee! No more toggling back-and-forth to find out what's really going on in the world."^5
Notable- Sister site to The Babylon Bee, now majority-owned by Dan Dillon and operated by The Babylon Bee, LLC out of Jupiter, Florida^6
- Built-in social network with groups, polls, messaging, and friendship features for subscribers^2
- Dedicated Christianity category covering faith-related news and culture^3
- Multiple podcasts including Beyond Parody, HeckFire with Peter Heck, and The Top Three daily recap^4
- Ranked #7 in Faith and Beliefs category globally by SimilarWeb (April 2026)^7
- CEO Seth Dillon is an outspoken Christian and graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University; has testified before Congress on free speech^8
- Filed Supreme Court amicus brief defending free speech against social media censorship^9
- Merchandise store at shop.notthebee.com
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