How Facebook Has Changed In The Past 12 Years Is Simply Incredible
Facebook, one of the biggest websites on the planet, celebrates its seventh anniversary on Friday.
Through the years, the social network has transformed from a college-only social hub to the most popular website in the world. Five hundred million users, billions of pageviews and a never-ending supply of embarrassing status message updates after its launch, we've decided to take a trip down memory lane.
Back in February 2004, did anyone have any idea that a college social networking site could redefine the Internet era as we know it? We doubt it.
Mashable created this gallery to highlight the biggest Facebook events (and controversies) over the years.
Share your thoughts on Facebook's last seven years in the comments — as well as where you think the site will be in the years to come.
#1 Facebook in 2004| 1 Million Users
February 4, 2004 - TheFacebook.com launches at Harvard University.
June 2004 - The Facebook moves to Palo Alto, California.
September 2004 - The Groups application is added and the Wall makes its debut.
December 2004 - Facebook reaches 1 million users.
#2 Facebook in 2005
August 2005 - TheFacebook becomes Facebook.com.
September 2005 - Facebook expands to high school students.
October 2005 - The Photos application makes its debut.
December 2005 - Facebook reaches 5.5 million users.
#3 Facebook in 2006
April 2006 - Facebook Mobile debuts.
August 2006 - Facebook Platform launches, Notes application debuts, Facebook partners with Microsoft.
September 2006 - Facebook News Feed launches, users revolt against privacy settings. Facebook opens to all users.
December 2006 - Facebook has 12 million users.
#4 Facebook in 2007
May 2008 - Facebook F8 Developer conference launches Facebook Platform and Facebook Apps.
August 2007 - Facebook releases iPhone optimized site.
October 2008 - Facebook Platform for Mobile, Microsoft invests big in Facebook.
November 2007 - Facebook Ads launch, users complain about Beacon.
#5 Facebook in 2008
March 2008 - Facebook adds privacy controls to Friend List.
April 2008 - Facebook launches Facebook Chat.
July 2008 - Facebook Connect debuts and Facebook for iPhone hits the App Store.
September 2008 - New Facebook becomes permanent despite user backlash.
#6 Facebook in 2009
February 2009 - Facebook introduces "Like" feature and TOS changes bring controversy.
June 2009 - Facebook usernames launch.
August 2009 - Facebook acquires FriendFeed.
October 2009 - Facebook changes its privacy policy
December 2009 - Facebook has 350 million users.
#7 Facebook in 2010
April 2010 - Open Graph API launches.
May 2010 - Facebook privacy issues reach overdrive.
July 2010 - Facebook reaches 500 million users.
August 2010 - Facebook Places launches, privacy concerns grow.
October 2010 - The Social Network debuts to rave reviews.
December 2010 - Time magazine names Mark Zuckerberg "Person of the Year."
#7 Facebook in 2011
January 2011 - Facebook valued at $50 billion.
#9 Facebook in 2012
This was the year Facebook went mobile, and figured out how to make money from advertising
#10 Facebook in 2013
91% in 12 months
#11 Facebook in 2015
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