Hiroyuki Nishimura controls 4chan, having acquired the site in 2015.
While Christopher Poole founded 4chan, the website is currently owned and operated by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Understanding the control of 4chan requires differentiating between its founder and its current owner.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Founder: Christopher "moot" Poole created 4chan in 2003. He remained in control until 2015.
- Current Owner: Hiroyuki Nishimura, also known for his involvement with the Japanese textboard 2channel (now 2ch.sc), acquired 4chan in September 2015.
Therefore, the current answer to "Who controls 4chan?" is Hiroyuki Nishimura.
