If you were around when Facebook was called The Facebook, you remember how much simpler it was. If you miss those days, you’re in luck, because the social media site is giving you a way to relive them.
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In an announcement on Thursday, Meta said it’s returning to its roots and bringing “the magic of friends” back to Facebook with a tab that only shows posts from your friends list. There will be no ads, algorithms, weird groups you’d never join, or sponsored posts — just content from people you know.
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When the feature debuts, it will be under the “Friends” tab, which shows your friend requests and suggestions. Meta said you’ll still see friend requests there, but you’ll also see friends’ stories, reels, and posts.
How to set the tab permanently
The tab will initially be available through the navigation bar and can always be accessed in the Bookmarks section. If you want to see the tab permanently, click your profile picture on the Home feed, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, and then Tab bar. From there, you’ll see the option to customize your tab bar. Click on ‘Friends’ to pin the tab.
My Facebook account is turning 21 this year, so I remember when using the social media site was simply about keeping up with friends. The site is different now. I just counted the first 20 posts on my Facebook feed, and thanks to the site’s “discovery engine,” only three were posts from human friends. I’m looking forward to this new feature.
Rolling out this year
Meta said the new tab is just one of several initiatives Facebook is rolling out this year to make social media “feel social.”
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The company didn’t elaborate on what else is on the way, but said, “we’ll be adding more fun, simple experiences to help you connect and share on Facebook throughout the year.”
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