Is Facebook less popular than Instagram?

According to the study Social Media Trends Report Q3 2020, conducted by Socialbakers, Instagram is more popular than Facebook and has even expanded the audience during the covid-19 pandemic. The data reveal that the leadership of the photo platform is already 34,7\% higher than social network created by Mark Zuckerberg.

What are the differences between Facebook and Instagram?

Facebook allows you to post images, videos, and text together or individually, while Instagram only allows you to post visual content (images and videos) with written captions — text-only posts can’t be shared on Instagram. Facebook has a Games feature, while Instagram doesn’t. You can create photo albums on Facebook.

Why Instagram is the best social media platform?

Better content display: Instagram allows you to build your brand image through pictures and videos far more effectively than Facebook or Twitter or any other social media website. It is a completely clutter free User Interface and thus, as a social media marketer you enjoy better customer engagement.

Why are young people leaving Facebook for Instagram?

Despite being owned by the social media giant, Instagram has played a significant role in young people abandoning Facebook. Its basic layout, easy-to-use interface, and focus on photos rather than statuses and comments make it the perfect alternative for young people sick of the cluttered, troll-filled wasteland of Facebook.

What happened to social media sites before Facebook?

Before Facebook (FB) became popular, there were a number of social networking sites that captured the attention of users, at least for a time. Lack of strategic planning, poor timing, or just plain bad luck contributed to the failure of these social media sites to achieve staying power.

When did Facebook take over MySpace?

In 2008, Facebook overtook Myspace in popularity; News Corp sold Myspace in 2011 to Specific Media Group and Justin Timberlake for $35 million. At one point, Friendster was considered the premier social media site.

Why is Facebook becoming so popular?

But, Facebook originally grew in popularity because it provided teens and young people with a digital playground free from prying parental eyes. That, unfortunately, is no longer the case. Older users have flocked to Facebook in recent years, which, in so many words, is pretty uncool.