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One of the first social networking sites, allowing users to create profiles and friend list. -
Friendster introduced a new way of social networking that influenced MySpace and Facebook -
Built for professionals, LinkedIn became a major platform for career networking. -
Myspace let users customize profiles and connect through music and blogs -
Started at Harvard, Facebook expanded to become the most used social media platform in the world. -
YouTube revolutionized video sharing and later became a part of Google -
Originally called Twttr, Twitter allowed short messages or 'tweets' and became a tool for real-time updates -
A microblogging and social networking site, Tumblr focused on creative content and multimedia posts. -
Spotify changed the way people share and discover music socially online. -
Instagram began as a photo-sharing app and later added videos, stories, and reels. -
Pinterest became a digital pinboard for collecting images and ideas. -
Snapchat introduced disappearing messages and filters, influencing how young users communicated. -
Google tried to compete with Facebook using Google+, but it struggled to attract users and was later shut down. -
Originally part of Justin.tv, Twitch became the main hub for video game streaming. -
Vine allowed users to create 6-second looping videos, paving the way for TikTok-style content. -
Ello promised an ad-free social experience, gaining temporary attention as an alternative to Facebook. -
Twitter’s live video app Periscope brought real-time broadcasting into the mainstream. -
TikTok started in China as Douyin before expanding globally in 2017. -
After acquiring Musical.ly, TikTok became a viral video-sharing app globally. -
House party focused on group video chats and became popular during the pandemic. -
Vero offered a chronological feed and no ads, promoting itself as a more ethical alternative. -
Clubhouse introduced live audio-only conversations, becoming popular among influencers and public figures. -
BeReal encourages users to post one photo per day taken with both front and back cameras in real-time. -
Locket lets users send live photos to their friends’ home screens, blending social media with widgets. -
Meta launched Threads as a text-focused platform to compete with Twitter. -
Backed by Jack Dorsey, Bluesky aims to create a decentralized and open-source alternative to Twitter.