Extended List of Social Media Platforms
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.
General Social Media Platforms
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- ***Facebook***
- Twitter (X)
- Snapchat
- TikTok
- YouTube
- 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)
- Flickr
- Dailymotion
- Triller
- Byte
- Likee
- Twitch
- Periscope (Live streaming; Twitter integration)
- Bigo Live (Video and live streaming)
- Caffeine (Live streaming, focused on gaming)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Razer Cortex (Gaming and social interaction)
- Battle.net (Gaming and online communities)
- GG (Esports and gaming community)
- Kongregate (Online games with community features)
- 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)
- 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)
Visual and Video Platforms
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- ***Vimeo***
Niche or Specialized Networks
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- ***Clubhouse*** (Audio-based conversations)
Regional or Specialized Platforms
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- ***VK (VKontakte)*** (Popular in Russia and CIS countries)
Professional and Work-Focused Platforms
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- ***Slack*** (Team communication and collaboration)
Dating and Networking Platforms
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- ***Tinder***
Fitness, Sports, and Lifestyle Platforms
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- ***Strava*** (Running, cycling, and fitness community)
Gaming and Esports Platforms
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- ***Steam Community*** (Gaming and discussion)
Pet and Animal Communities
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- ***Dogster*** (Social platform for dog lovers)
Additional Platforms for Businesses and Content Creators
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- ***Hootsuite*** (Social media management and analytics)
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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