Meta Platforms is overhauling Facebook to keep the world’s largest social network attractive. The redesign is intended to make it "easier to create, discover, and share Facebook content," according to the company. The changes also affect the app’s navigation and search to make it easier to find specific content. Without naming the other social media platform from its own stable, Facebook is thus becoming increasingly reminiscent of Instagram.
Back in March of this year, Meta Platforms had already revised the design of the social network. Through a separate friends feed without suggestions, Facebook could be used as in the old days – without suggestions and AI sp…
Meta Platforms is overhauling Facebook to keep the world’s largest social network attractive. The redesign is intended to make it "easier to create, discover, and share Facebook content," according to the company. The changes also affect the app’s navigation and search to make it easier to find specific content. Without naming the other social media platform from its own stable, Facebook is thus becoming increasingly reminiscent of Instagram.
Back in March of this year, Meta Platforms had already revised the design of the social network. Through a separate friends feed without suggestions, Facebook could be used as in the old days – without suggestions and AI spam. Mark Zuckerberg himself compared the new feed to the year 2006. Meta announces that this is only one of several steps this year to "bring back the joy we once created with Facebook." The company is now continuing this.
Facebook redesign partly reminiscent of Instagram
For example, multiple images are now published in a standardized grid, and a double-click (or double-tap) creates a like. In addition, the most used functions, according to Facebook, are prominently displayed in the top navigation bar: Reels, Friends, Marketplace, and Profile. This is intended to simplify and speed up access. Search results are now also displayed in a grid layout that supports all post types. At the same time, Facebook is testing a full-screen view of search results with images and videos. This is strongly reminiscent of Instagram.
Facebook Redesign Dezember 2025 (5 Bilder)
Navigation im Facebook-Feed (Bild:
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The feed controlled by the Facebook algorithm is also now to be better adapted to individual preferences. Users can now justify why they hide certain posts or Reels. This is intended to better adapt the content of the automatically generated feed to the users. Facebook promises further options for feed customization in the coming months.
Disclose more data for better tips
In addition, the creation of Stories and posts has been redesigned. It is now intended to be more intuitive to add music and tag friends. The comment function has also been simplified, both in the normal feed and in groups and from Reels. Group moderators will receive new and expanded control options for content and conversations, according to Facebook, and everyone should be able to anonymously report irrelevant comments.
Meanwhile, your own Facebook profile is intended to make it easier to find other people with the same hobbies. If a user reveals interests and travel plans in their profile, Facebook will then show them friends with similar interests or provide relevant travel tips. However, according to the company, this is "just the beginning to make Facebook more organized and user-friendly." Further updates are promised for 2026.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical assistance and editorially reviewed before publication.