The social network Friendster is making a comeback after shutting down for more than a decade. Friendster is now back online after shutting down in 2015. Unlike modern platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, the new Friendster removes ads, algorithms and data selling to focus on real connections according to Carson. Carson states his reason in bringing back Friendster: "I met my wife through OkCupid. If Friendster helps even a few people build that kind of connection, then it’s worth it." The new Friendster platform is still in early stages with no web version yet and Android support expected later. Friendster [caption id="attachment_237446" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image credit: Wired.com (Ryan Singel)[/caption] Ah, yes, who would forget Friendster? Friendster was the OG social media networking site that was massively used in the Philippines. Founded in 2002 by computer programmer Jonathan Abrams, Friendster had about 8 million-plus users during its peak. Read more in our articles including "Friendster app now available on iOS" and "Dead Social Media Sites: What Happened?".
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Unlike modern platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, the new Friendster removes ads, algorithms and data selling to focus on real connections according to Carson. Carson states his reason in bringing back Friendster: "I met my wife through OkCupid. If Friendster helps even a few people build that kind of connection, then it’s worth it." The new Friendster platform is still in early stages with no web version yet and Android support expected later.
Our coverage of friendster includes: "Friendster app now available on iOS"; "Dead Social Media Sites: What Happened?"; "Social Media Sites of the Past". Each article provides unique insights and information.