Friendster’s website is currently active, inviting users to sign up for “early access.” The site hints at a revival, promising “a new era of personalized networking” and stating it will be “Bringing it Back to the People,” claiming that Friendster is now better than ever.
The platform aims to rekindle the charm of early social networking with a modern twist. Reports indicate that Friendster will make a comeback soon.
Originally launched in 2002 by Canadian programmer Jonathan Abrams, Friendster was one of the most popular social media platforms in the 2000s, boasting 37.1 million active users by 2008, primarily in Asia. Its features included testimonials, shoutouts, and comments.
Data from May 2009 showed that the top countries using Friendster were the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan, South Korea, Bangladesh, and India. In 2011, it shifted focus to gaming and entertainment before closing its website in 2015 and ceasing operations in 2018.
It is advisable to wait for the official launch before signing up to ensure a safe experience.
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