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Facebook vs Twitter / X

Facebook started first, in 2004, 2 years before Twitter / X.

Facebook 22y 225d since 2004 · Wavering started first Twitter / X 20y 180d since 2006 · Wavering

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 Twitter / X lasted

  • It is still where news breaks and where a class of people performs being informed.
  • The graph of journalists, politicians, and engineers did not actually move to one place.

Questions

Which is older, Facebook or Twitter / X?

Facebook started first, in 2004, 2 years before Twitter / X.

How long has Facebook been running?

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

How long has Twitter / X been running?

Twitter / X has been up 20 years 180 days, since 2006-03-21.

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