How Facebook's Look Has Changed Over Two Decades (2004–2024)

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Explore how Facebook's interface has evolved from 2004 to 2024 with visual comparisons and historical insights.

Facebook, one of the world's most iconic social platforms, has undergone significant visual and functional transformations since its launch in 2004. From its humble beginnings as "TheFacebook" at Harvard University to the modern Meta-powered experience we know today, Facebook’s interface tells a story of evolving technology, user behavior, and design trends.

In our latest video, we walk you through a visual timeline of Facebook’s interface changes from 2004 to 2024, using real footage and archived pages. This post expands on that video with additional insights and comparisons.

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📆 A Timeline of Facebook's Visual Evolution

Year Design Highlights Key Features
2004 Basic blue-and-white profile layout with limited functionality Profile, Friends List, Basic Info
2006 Introduction of the News Feed Live updates, Status Sharing
2011 Timeline feature launched Life Events, Cover Photo
2014 Mobile-first UI updates Messenger integration, Like Button expansion
2020 Dark mode & modern card layout Groups, Watch, Marketplace growth
2024 Meta-style branding and smoother navigation Shorts, AI feed personalization, Cross-platform sync

 Why Facebook's Design Keeps Changing

The rapid pace of UI updates reflects Facebook's need to stay relevant, improve accessibility, and support new features such as Reels, live video, and integrated messaging. These changes also respond to user demand for faster, cleaner, and more mobile-friendly experiences.

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