Profile

Profile lets you organize and highlight the events and activities that matter most to you. You can choose the information you want to share on your Profile, such as interests, photos and work history.

News Feed

News feed is a regularly updating list of stories from friends, pages, and other connections, like groups and events. People can like or comment on what they see. Each person’s News Feed is personalized based on their interests and the sharing activity of their friends.

Introduced: September 2006

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Graph Search

With Graph Search, you can search across the information that's been shared with you on Facebook. Find people, places, photos and other info using simple phrases like "Photos of my friends in Paris"—just type in the search bar. Graph Search beta is available for a limited audience in the US and UK, and work is under way to expand it to other audiences and mobile devices.

Introduced: March 2013

Instagram

Instagram makes it easy for you to capture what’s happening in your world and share those moments instantly with friends and family, whether it’s a video of your baby’s first steps, a memorable sunset or a photo of your friend crossing the finish line. Instagram inspires us to explore and see the world differently—to go on adventures, to take detours, to take in everything around you and to share what you see with the world. Take a photo or video, choose a filter and share.

Launched: October 2010

Messenger

Messenger is a mobile messaging app that lets you reach people instantly on their phones. With Messenger you can send private messages and stickers, chat with groups, and make free calls, even to people in other countries. You can also see who's available on Messenger and who's active on Facebook. Messenger is available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Introduced: August 2011

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Photos and Video

With more than 350 million photos uploaded each day, Facebook is the most popular place to share photos on the web. People can upload an unlimited number of videos and high-resolution photos, create albums and choose their audience. It’s easy to add details like a caption and location. Tagging lets people identify friends in a photo or video and automatically share that content with them.

Introduced: October 2005

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