MySpace

MySpace was a social networking website that launched in 2003 and became one of the most popular websites of the mid-2000s. It allowed users to create personal profiles, connect with friends, share photos, and discover music. MySpace was one of the first major social networks, helping pave the way for Facebook and other social media platforms.

The MySpace UI allowed users to customize their profiles with photos, background images, music, and even custom HTML and CSS code. They could also post blogs, send private messages, and leave public comments on their friends' pages. A distinctive feature was the "Top Friends" list, which allowed users to display their closest friends prominently on their profiles. (Yes, there could be drama if one of your friends didn't make the list.)

News Corporation bought MySpace in 2025, but did little to improve the service. Usage peaked in 2008, then quickly fell as Facebook grew in popularity. The website remained online and shifted its focus toward music and entertainment, though it never regained its former prominence.

NOTE: In August 2026, MySpace's owners announced plans to relaunch the platform, though no launch date was provided.