Extended List of Social Media Platforms

Here is an extended list of social media platforms, adding more categories and options to cover a wide range of use cases, regions, and interests.
By İbrahim Korucuoğlu ( @siberoloji) |
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Here is an extended list of social media platforms, adding more categories and options to cover a wide range of use cases, regions, and interests.

General Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Twitter (X)

  • LinkedIn

  • Snapchat

  • TikTok

  • Pinterest

  • Reddit

  • YouTube

  • WhatsApp

  • WeChat

  • Telegram

  • Tumblr

  • Viber

  • Quora

  • Signal (Privacy-focused messaging)

  • Mastodon (Decentralized microblogging)

  • MeWe (Privacy-focused alternative to Facebook)

  • Ello (Ad-free and creative community)

  • Diaspora (Decentralized, privacy-focused platform) Visual and Video Platforms

    * **Vimeo**

    • Flickr

    • Dailymotion

    • Triller

    • Byte

    • Likee

    • Twitch

    • Periscope (Live streaming; Twitter integration)

    • Bigo Live (Video and live streaming)

    • Caffeine (Live streaming, focused on gaming) Niche or Specialized Networks

      * **Clubhouse** (Audio-based conversations)

      • Medium (Blogging and long-form writing)

      • Discord (Gaming, community chats, now broader use)

      • Behance (Design and creative portfolios)

      • Dribbble (Creative community, particularly design)

      • SoundCloud (Music sharing, focused on independent artists)

      • Spotify (Music and podcast social features)

      • Goodreads (Books, reading, and literary discussions)

      • DeviantArt (Art and creative sharing)

      • Patreon (Content creators and membership subscriptions)

      • Substack (Publishing platform for newsletters)

      • Letterboxd (Social platform for movie lovers and reviews)

      • Audiomack (Music streaming, especially for independent artists)

      • Mix (Content discovery and bookmarking)

      • Untappd (Social network for beer enthusiasts)

      • Last.fm (Music tracking and discovery)

      • Bandcamp (Independent musicians and fan engagement)

      • Ravelry (Knitting and crocheting community)

      • Wattpad (Story writing and reading)

      • Ko-fi (Tipping and support platform for creators)

      • Fanfiction.net (Fan fiction writing and community) Regional or Specialized Platforms

        * **VK (VKontakte)** (Popular in Russia and CIS countries)

        • Line (Widely used in Japan)

        • KakaoTalk (Dominant in South Korea)

        • Sina Weibo (Chinese microblogging platform)

        • Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok)

        • Qzone (Popular social network in China)

        • Renren (China’s former Facebook equivalent, still active)

        • Taringa! (Popular in Latin America)

        • Zalo (Vietnam’s most popular social app)

        • Vero (Ad-free social network with chronological posts)

        • XING (German-speaking professional network)

        • Facenama (Popular in Iran)

        • Gaia Online (Anime-themed social network)

        • Odnoklassniki (Popular in Russia for reconnecting with classmates) Professional and Work-Focused Platforms

          * **Slack** (Team communication and collaboration)

          • Microsoft Teams (Professional communication)

          • Yammer (Enterprise social network)

          • Glassdoor (Job reviews, company insights)

          • AngelList (Startup networking and job hunting)

          • GitHub (Code sharing, version control, networking)

          • Stack Overflow (Developer Q&A and networking)

          • ResearchGate (Platform for researchers and academics)

          • Academia.edu (Academics sharing papers and research)

          • Polywork (Professional networking with project focus) Dating and Networking Platforms

            * **Tinder**

            • Bumble

            • OkCupid

            • Hinge

            • Match.com

            • Plenty of Fish (POF)

            • Grindr (LGBTQ+ dating and social networking)

            • HER (Dating and social networking for LGBTQ+ women)

            • Coffee Meets Bagel

            • Happn (Location-based social discovery) Fitness, Sports, and Lifestyle Platforms

              * **Strava** (Running, cycling, and fitness community)

              • Fitocracy (Social fitness app for tracking and motivation)

              • MapMyRun (Fitness tracking with social elements)

              • Runkeeper (Fitness tracking with social features)

              • MyFitnessPal (Social elements in diet and fitness tracking) Gaming and Esports Platforms

                * **Steam Community** (Gaming and discussion)

                • Razer Cortex (Gaming and social interaction)

                • Battle.net (Gaming and online communities)

                • GG (Esports and gaming community)

                • Kongregate (Online games with community features) Pet and Animal Communities

                  * **Dogster** (Social platform for dog lovers)

                  • Catster (Social platform for cat lovers)

                  • Cuteness (Pet lovers sharing cute moments)

                  • Petster (Social network for pets and owners)

                  • Furbo (Interactive platform for dog owners)

                  Additional Platforms for Businesses and Content Creators

                    * **Hootsuite** (Social media management and analytics)

                    • Buffer (Content scheduling and management)

                    • Sprout Social (Social media monitoring and engagement)

                    • Later (Instagram-focused social media management)

                    • Canva (Design tool with social sharing features)

                    This extended list covers a diverse range of social media platforms, from major global networks to niche platforms catering to specific interests, industries, and regional markets. Whether you’re looking to connect with like-minded individuals, share creative works, or engage in professional networking, there’s a platform for virtually every purpose.

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