Facebook Announces Overhaul , to Compete With TikTok.
On July 21, Facebook announced it would change the design of the social network to favor content from creators over posts from family and friends.
On July 21, Facebook announced it would change the design of the social network to favor content from creators over posts from family and friends.
'The Washington Post' reports that the move comes amid rising competition from TikTok.
'The Washington Post' reports that the move comes amid rising competition from TikTok.
Facebook said in a statement that the Home screen will now display popular outside creator posts and have easier access to Reels and Stories.
Facebook said in a statement that the Home screen will now display popular outside creator posts and have easier access to Reels and Stories.
According to Facebook, users will still be able to see their friends, family and favorite pages' recent posts on a new "Feeds" tab.
The app will still open to a personalized feed on the Home tab, where our discovery engine will recommend the content we think you’ll care most about.
, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Chief Executive Officer, via 'The Washington Post'.
The app will still open to a personalized feed on the Home tab, where our discovery engine will recommend the content we think you’ll care most about.
, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Chief Executive Officer, via 'The Washington Post'.
According to the company, users will be able to personalize their experience by adding people and groups to a new Favorites list.
TikTok has become the world's fastest-growing social media platform and the top competitor for Facebook.
In 2021, Facebook reported losing daily users for the first time in its 18-year history.
News of the drop in daily users sent the company's stock price plummeting.
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Executives at Facebook have reportedly said they are focusing on drawing in more young people
