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Miss the old Facebook? The 'friends-only' tab is here to help you reclaim your feed

Published on: 2025-05-25 10:22:00

Facebook / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET 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. Also: Tired of traditional social media? Here are 4 reasons why Substack is my go-to social media app 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. Also: Can Digg's return fix what ails social media today? Reddit's cofounder is betting on it 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 t ... Read full article.