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Facebook vs Myspace

Myspace started first, in 2003, 1 year before Facebook.

Why Facebook lasted

  • The social graph of people over 30, plus Marketplace, Groups, and WhatsApp as the actual prize.
  • It is still where local institutions go because that is where the locals are.

Why Myspace lasted

  • Musicians and a nostalgia brand. Justin Timberlake's era kept it from a clean funeral.
  • It is the reminder that network effects reverse.

Questions

Which is older, Facebook or Myspace?

Myspace started first, in 2003, 1 year before Facebook.

How long has Myspace been running?

Myspace has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.

How long has Facebook been running?

Facebook has been up 22 years 225 days, since 2004-02-04.

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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest social still running.