Facebook Lite is the newest update for the company, which is always making changes based on what their users want. Facebook has continued to grow its network and keep a loyal base by adapting changes that fit the everchanging desires of the online community. And aside from that new contract debacle, they’re nearly always right.
Right now, especially with competition from Twitter, Facebook knows that what the people want is a streamlined minimalist sharing experience with friends. Here’s a look at the updates that keep Facebook on the cutting edge, from Facebook Lite to vanity URLs.
25 Ways Facebook's Platform Stays Current

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Concept Car Contest on Facebook
Mazda Design Challenge

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Unbanning Breast Photos
Cancer Victim Wins Right to Bare Mastectomy Scar on Facebook

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Facebook Translated to German
Gesicht Buch?
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Vanity URL Mania
Facebook's Custom Usernames Prompt a Bevy of Silly Suggestions
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Grassroots Facebook Campaigns Against HSBC Successful!
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Facebook China
Zuckerberg Offers $85 Million For Zhangzuo (UPDATED)
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Facebook Gets Flashy
Adobe Flash Applications
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Facebook Search Marriages
Kelly Hildebrandt and Kelly Hildebrandt Search and Find Love
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Free Gifts As Ads
Giving Away Facebook Apps For Marketing
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Facebook Responding to Concerns
New Page Designs Rolling Out
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Facebook Ads
Zuckerberg Announces Ad Revenue Platform
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18 Cent Friends
Usocial Lets You Buy Facebook Friends to Look More Connected
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Tryvertising Rewards
Free Starbucks Ice Cream Treats for Facebook Users
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Mainstream Makeovers
Facebook Lite is Sleeker, Faster and Cooler
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Facebook Gets A Facelift
New Facebook Sneak Peak
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Love Defined By A Drop Down Menu
Facebook Relationship Status
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Viral Online Protests
Facebook Reverses its TOS After Viral Backlash, Begs Users to Stay
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Facebook Goes Green
Greenbook Application
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How to Ensure Your Facebook Account Doesn't Get Disabled
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Facebook Contests for Moms
Mothers Weigh in On Economy for Sears' “Busted Moms”
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Interactive Inaugural Updates
CNN and Facebook Streaming Partnership Crowns Obama King of the WWW
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Facebook Blood Donors
Takes All Types
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Be Santa on Facebook This Christmas
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Credit Crunch Facebook Changes
CFO Gideon Yu is Out, Mark Zuckerberg Hopes for IPO
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Facebook Passes MySpace
Like Blu Ray vs HD DVD, Except We Care
Related Ideas
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Social Media Platform Alternatives
Fantribe Relaunches Its Platform S an Alternative to TikTok
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
All-In-One Content Platforms
Evere is a Platform for Sharing, Discovering, and Creating Content
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
All-In-One Mobile Platforms
TPT Global Tech Has Unveiled VüMe Live, the First Super App in the US
Photo-Centric Decentralized Medias
Bluesky's 'Flashes' Offers Instagram-Like Features
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Gamified Community Platforms
Forge Launched 'Forge Direct' to Foster Natural Community Growth
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Social Media Backup Platforms
SocialSafe™ Serves Content Creators and Fans
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Easy-to-Use Content Editing Apps
Meta Launched 'Edits' for Instagram Creators on Mobile Devices
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Scrolling Video-Based Social Medias
Bluesky Launched a New 'Trending Videos' Feature
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Browser-Integrated App Updates
Bluesky, Slack and Discord are Coming to the Opera Web Browser
Social Media Aggregators
Feed Page Centralizes And Shares All Your Social Media Updates
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Viral Face Generators
CrazyFace Generates Fun, Viral YouTube Faces from a User's Photos
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Redesigned Messaging App Platforms
The New WhatsApp Update Features More Neutral Tones
Messaging App Chat Organization
WhatsApp Keeps Conversations Organized with Chat Filters
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Social Media Automation Tools
Olly 2.0 Boosts Engagement Across 15+ Social Platforms With AI
In-App Face Swaps
SwapMyFace Lets Users Insert Their Own Faces into Any Picture from the Web
Community Engagement Platforms
Dmany Builds Loyal Communities to Fuel Growth and Success
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Content Repurposing Tools
Swift Share Converts Blogs into Shareable Social Media Posts in Seconds
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Community Experience Hubs
Gradual Brings Events, Content, and Conversations Into One Platform
Relationship Management Apps
With LoveSpace, Couples Can Share Updates, Feelings, and Calendars
Verified Dating App Features
Bumble ID Verification Helps Users Confirm Their Identity to Matches
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
Introvert Networking Platforms
The 'IONA' Platform Connects Users Together Daily Over Email
Custom Personal Landing Pages
HeroPage Lets Users Create Personal Pages with Custom Templates
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
Enhanced Video Chat Platforms
WhatsApp is Elevating its Video-Call Functions with Screen-Shares
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Image Optimization Tools
Slimify Enhances App and Web Performance With Optimized Image Compression
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Comprehensive Entertainment Apps
Bebuzee Has Expanded Its Platform by Adding Bebuzee TV
AI Content Curation
Quuu is an AI-Driven Social Media Content Curation and Scheduling Tool
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Teen-Protecting Social Features
Instagram is Launching the Teen Accounts Feature for Indian Users
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Business Feedback Platforms
Two Cents Helps Gather Constructive Feedback for Products and Services
Social Puzzle Platforms
Puzzlit Lets Users Play Daily Puzzles and Connect With Friends Worldwide
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Couples Engagement Apps
LovOn Strengthens Relationships With Daily Questions, Games, & Activities
Social Sharing Platform
Keepin' Invites Users to Capture and Share Curated Daily Moments
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
All-in-One Content Platforms
'Chips' Enables Seamless Content Creation and Community Engagement
AI-Powered Profile Tools
Bumble is Using Artificial Intelligence to Help with its User Experience
Curated Link Sharing
Snack Lets You Curate, Manage, and Share Favorite Links Effortlessly
AI Social Media Engagement
LinkFluence Produces Compelling LinkedIn Posts Effortlessly
Content Aggregation Tools
Feedboard Offers Your Favorite Internet Feeds in One Streamlined View
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Career Platform AI Features
LinkedIn Introduces a Slew of AI-Powered Enhancements
AI-Powered URL Shortening
Brfly simplifies the Process While Enhancing Click-Through Rates
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Decentralized Social Platforms
Saturn is A Privacy-Respecting Mastodon Experience
Genuine Connection Platforms
Youmetalks Prioritizes Authentic Connection in a Digital Age
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
All-in-One Link Management
Manage Bio Links, Shortened Links, QR Codes & Vcards with Linkee
Chat-Based Application Platforms
'Whale' Builds Seamless Applications With A Single Chat Interface
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Mobile Workflow Companions
Linear Mobile Keeps You Connected to Your Team and Tasks Anywhere
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
eBook-Creating Content Platforms
'Ebookany' Transforms Web Content into an eBook
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Cross-Platform Link Managers
Ownhomepage Offers Easy, Cross-Platform Link Management for Daily Use
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Life Event Portfolios
Build and Share Life’s Key Moments With Milestones’ Curated Event Portfolio
Content Scheduling Platforms
Planly 2.0 Simplifies Social Media Management and Post Scheduling
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Intuitive Browsing Experiences
Moonlight Helps Amplify Web Content's Digestibility and Engagement
Smart Meeting Platforms
That's What You Said! Highlights the Gaps in Modern Meeting Platforms
Online Consumer-First Identity
Dentity Platform Empowers Users to Regain Control of Their Identity
Link Management Tools
iShortn Shortens URLs, Track Performance, and Secure Your Links
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
City Review Platforms
Cities.Love Offers Expert Reviews, News, and Events for Every City
Social Gaming Platforms
Dartify Lets You Play Real-Time Online Dart Matches With Friends
Link Management Platforms
Lynklet Simplifies Link Sharing and Enhances Engagement with AI Tools
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
IndiePage Showcases Startups that Compete for Top Spots
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
Social Network Room Sharing
Flatx. Allows Users to List Homes or Rooms Within Their Network
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Robust Link Management
Biofy.io 2.0 Offers Endless Possibilities for Links, QR Codes, and AI Chats
Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers
Social Media Profile Access
Profile Jumper Allows Users to Switch Between Pages Easily
Community-Driven Public Maps
Happy Face Local Updates Allows Users to Comment on Neighborhood Maps
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it