The social networking platform, Facebook, turned 10 on 4th February, 2014. In this decade old journey, Facebook created disruptions in the field of information sharing.
Started from a humble dorm-room of prestigious Harvard University, Facebook now has a massively huge office space in Menlo Park, California.
Cheers to the spirit of the Facebook team, whose members made sure people can stay connected with their friends and celebrate every moment of their lives online.
2. 2004
-------The Harvard Project------
Launched on 4th February 2004 as
thefacebook.com. At that time only students
of Harvard university could access it.
Popularity increased, and soon the whole
student community of Boston was hooked
on to the website.
1 Million Users
4. 2006
-------Facebook goes mobile-------
April 2006
Facebook debuts on mobile phones
August 2006
Facebook launches notes application, partners with Microsoft for
Facebook Ads
September 2006
Facebook News Feed Launched
12 million users
5. 2007
-------Microsoft invests big in Facebook-------
May 2007
Facebook Platform launched, giving access to outside programmers
October 2007
Facebook sells 1.6% stake to Microsoft for $240 million
November 2007
Facebook Ads launched, users complained about Beacon program
50 million users
6. 2008
-------Privacy feature introduced-------
March 2008
Facebook introduced Privacy control feature to the friend list
Sheryl Sandberg, a high profile executive from Google joins Facebook
April 2008
Facebook Chat feature launched
100 million users
7. 2009
-------Facebook “Like” button introduced-------
February 2009
Facebook introduced Like feature, which became a revolution
instantly.
June 2009
Facebook Usernames Launched
October 2009
Facebook changes its privacy policy
350 million users
8. 2010
-------Location feature launched------
August 2010
Facebook launched location feature, enabling people to share where
they are with their friends
October 2010
Facebook’s branding reaches all time high, when “The Social
Network” a movie based on Mark Zuckerberg, which won 3 academy
awards.
600 million users
9. 2011
-------Facebook Introduces Timeline------
June 2011
The Winklevoss twins end their legal battle over the idea behind
Facebook, after they settled for $65 million in 2008
September 2011
The legendary “Timeline” introduced – One big move by Facebook
November 2011
Facebook allows independent auditors to review its privacy practices
850 million users
10. 2012
-------Facebook files for IPO-------
February 2012
Facebook filed for Initial Public Offering;
Allows advertisers to mix ads with status updates and photos
September 2012
Facebook buys Instagram
1 billion active users
11. 2013
-------Graph Search rolled out -------
January 2013
Facebook rolled out Graph Search and gave a whole new meaning to
social search
August 2013
Facebook announces internet.org along with other tech giants
1.1 billion users
14. 1.23 billion
active
monthly
users
1 out of 6
people
worldwide use
Facebook
Half of
Facebook users
have more
than 200
friends
350 million
photos
uploaded
everyday
6 out of 10
users visit
Facebook every
day
US, Brazil
, India are top 3
countries in
Facebook
usage
6 billion likes
per day
Current annual
revenue of
$2.5 billion
$2.14
Average
revenue
earned per
user
7.75 hours
duration spent
by the average
user
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