Meta has launched a new standalone app called Forum that brings Facebook Groups into a dedicated mobile experience with integrated AI assistance. The app combines elements of Reddit's community discussions with AI-powered search and recommendations, potentially offering a more streamlined way to engage with Facebook Groups. This represents Meta's latest attempt to create a dedicated Groups experience, following the shutdown of its previous Groups app in 2017.
Background
Facebook Groups has been a core feature of the social network for years, allowing users to form communities around shared interests. Meta (formerly Facebook) previously attempted a standalone Groups app in 2014, which was discontinued in 2017.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- May 23, 2026 at 01:27 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10