Friendster is back, but don’t expect the same site you used in the early 2000s. The domain and trademark were bought by a new owner, who rebuilt it as a mobile app.
This isn’t the first time Friendster popped up again. In 2022, the site briefly resurfaced but was flagged as a possible phishing page.
The new Friendster is currently available only on iPhone. Unlike the old version, it’s built around real‑world connections. To add someone, you need to physically tap your phones together. That means your friend list is made up of people you’ve actually met.
The app also skips ads and algorithms. There’s no endless feed designed to keep you scrolling. Posts come only from people you know.
There’s no timeline yet for Android. For now, it looks like a test run to see if iOS users will buy into the idea.
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This revival isn’t about bringing back the old Friendster. It’s a different take on social networking that strips away the noise and focuses on offline interaction. Whether it can stand out in today’s crowded social media scene is the big question.
