Why this old Facebook feature is making a comeback

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5 Sep 2025 • 7:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Facebook is significantly updating its 'Poke' feature, first introduced over two decades ago, to make it a more central part of the platform.
  • The revamp aims to attract younger users and reintroduce 'OG' (original gangster) features to improve connections between friends.
  • Users will now be able to see who has poked them and their 'Pokes-count' with friends on a dedicated page.
  • This move follows a 13x spike in 'Poke' usage noted by Facebook last year, indicating a resurgence in the feature's popularity.
  • Mark Zuckerberg stated his intention to bring back joyful, original Facebook experiences that are currently missing from the internet.

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