May 1997: Six Degrees Six Degrees is widely considered to be the very first social networking site. Founded by Andrew Weinreich in May 1996, the site launched the following year and combined popular features such as profiles, friends lists and school affiliations in one service.

Which social network was first?

The site, founded by Rickard Eriksson, was renamed LunarStorm in 2000 and has been described as the worlds first social media on the Internet by the founder. ICQ is released by Israeli company Mirabilis. Bolt.com was started as the first social networking and video website.

Which came first Facebook or LinkedIn?

Launched in May 2003, LinkedIn is older than YouTube, Facebook, and the song Yeah! by Usher.

Is Instagram Dead 2020?

Instagram isnt dead, but the Instagram we once knew probably is. Thats no reason to shutter your account or pull back on your efforts, particularly if you do even small bits of business on there.