The History of Social Media Since 2002

Friendster (2002)

One of the first social networks, Friendster, allowed users to connect, share, and explore content.

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LinkedIn (2003)

LinkedIn, launched in 2003, connects professionals in a business context, fostering networking opportunities.

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Myspace (2003)

Myspace, introduced in 2003, was known for customizable profiles, music sharing, and blogging.

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Facebook (2004)

Originally for Harvard students, Facebook became the world's most popular social network with 2.9 billion users.

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YouTube (2005)

In 2005, YouTube was born, becoming the first video-only sharing platform with visual-first content.

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Reddit (2005)

Reddit, established in 2005, emerged as a text and community-based platform for discussions.

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Twitter (2006)

Twitter, launched in 2006, introduced microblogging and real-time communication to the world.

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Tumblr (2007)

Launched in 2007, Tumblr gained popularity among niche fandom communities and now hosts 500 million blogs.

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