The rise of the internet & social media since 2017

By richash001

  • TikTok was created

    TikTok was created and has since rose to the number one social media platform providing users with short video clips for personalized entertainment.

  • Facebook data breach

    Facebook was found to be taking information from users without their consent. Facebook went on trial for this breach. Users became more aware of the dangers of social media.

  • 5G

    5G was created which allowed for faster and easier access to the internet. Internet users enjoyed better coverage with less delays. The internet and technology as a whole became much more reliable since this time.

  • Shops become available through social media

    Both Facebook and Instagram make shopping available on their platforms. This changed the game for social media as it combined connection with shopping. Influencers took great advantage of this new feature

  • BeReal

    The personable social media app was created that allows friends to get a glimpse into one others lives. This site would see rapid growth

  • Over half the population on the internet

    At this time, 4.62 billion people are on social media sites. This changes all aspects of society as we are much more reliant on social media for connection and work.

  • Elon Musk & Twitter

    Elon Musk buys twitter for $44 million. This brought Twitter into a new era with more growth than had ever been seen before.