{"id":642,"date":"2023-11-04T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altanet.wattmedia.ro\/?p=642"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:42:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:42:02","slug":"facebook-gigant-social-media-craiova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/altanet.ro\/en\/2023\/11\/04\/facebook-gigant-social-media-craiova\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook \u2013 the social media giant and its impact in Craiova"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Facebook remains the social media giant, with nearly 3 billion active users. In Craiova, the company ALTANET offers IT services and online security solutions for data protection, helping users stay safe on the internet.<\/p>\n

Facebook, the first global social network<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Launched in 2004, Facebook became the first global social platform to reach nearly 3 billion monthly active users by January 2023. Despite all the changes and controversies, the network continues to dominate the social media industry.<\/p>\n

Rebranding and expansion of Meta Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In 2021, Facebook Inc. became Meta Platforms<\/strong>, and the social network joined the Meta family along with WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. The strategy is reminiscent of the reorganization of Alphabet, formerly Google, to expand its scope.<\/p>\n

Where are most Facebook users located?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

India has the largest Facebook community, with over 314 million users. The US, Indonesia and Brazil each have over 100 million users. Nearly a fifth of users are men aged 25-34, and 12% are women in the same category. India has the largest Facebook community, with over 314 million users, according to Statista<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meta Platforms' financial situation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In 2022, Meta generated revenue of $116 billion, the first annual decline since 2009. Net profit fell by over 40%.<\/p>\n