History of Social Media

  • 2016

    The launch of TikTok
  • 2017

    Snapchat goes public on the New York Stock Exchange
  • 2018

    Launch of Parler, a microblogging and social networking service.
  • 2019

    Google + shuts down due to low user engagement and an API flaw.
  • 2020

    Parler was shut down on all major platforms including Google, Apple, and Amazon. This happened because of the lack of "moderation policies and enforcement" posing a "public safety threat"