5 great alternatives to Facebook

It is safe to say that Facebook is one of the most widely used social media platforms in the world. After all, there are in excess of two billion monthly active users on the network. Considering there was only around half this amount back in 2012, this is a firm reminder of just how popular Facebook is around the world.

However, it can also be said that this particular social network is no stranger to controversy. In early 2018, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal hit the headlines. Given the seriousness of the incident, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many people were put off from Facebook and became extremely worried about their personal data getting into the wrong hands. There were also Facebook data breach scandal later on in 2018, which made us all think of finding alternatives to Facebook.

In a world where concerns about privacy are becoming ever-more apparent, it’s hardly surprising to see that huge numbers of people are waving goodbye to Facebook and remain in search of a social media platform that gives users more control over who can view personal information, and one which is less relentless when it comes to data collection practices.

Taking into account privacy, the following article will cover our top 5 alternatives to Facebook. So, without any further ado, it’s time to get things started!

Digg

With the ability to make use of a thumbs-up feature, it works well as a one-stop shop for gathering all of the news which interests you the most. Working in a similar way to Apple News, Google News, and others, you don’t even need to create an account to use the website. This makes it the perfect option for those who wish to keep up to date with current events without having to worry too much about privacy.

Raftr

Raftr was developed by a former Yahoo executive and offers a simple to use platform for following your interests. During the profile building process, some data is gathered, but none of it will be personally identifiable or shared with third parties.

Vero

Usage statistics are collected by this app-only social network, but this is a feature that is turned off by default. Essentially, it is a feature that only you can access and is used to monitor how often you use the service.

If you’re familiar with Facebook, then you’ll easily get to grips with Vero thanks to the similar features it has. This includes the likes of a news feed, profile, and a timeline. However, it is worth mentioning that this particular network is likely to become fee-based in the future. As well as this, you need to input a private telephone number to register to the service, which might just be off-putting for some.

Diaspora

There are only around 50,000 active users on Diaspora at the time of writing, but only time will tell just how popular Diapora will become. But, given the fact it is one of the most secure alternatives to Facebook, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it take off in the near future.

However, to take full advantage of the decentralization feature, you’ll need to be technically minded in order to access the different networks of Diaspora known as ‘pods’. If you’re able to get your head around this feature, then you can rest assured that your personal information will stay in your own hands.

Ello

Ello is a little more niche than the other Facebook alternatives we’ve listed in that it is popular among creative people and artists. However, this certainly adds to its appeal and it might just be exactly what you are looking for if you’d like to join a creator’s network.

Conclusion

Well, that concludes our complete guide to alternatives to Facebook! If you truly value your privacy, it’s certainly worthwhile waving goodbye to your Facebook account and opting to use one of our capable alternatives.

While they might not boast as many users as Facebook, they certainly have a lot of potential for the future. Their far less strict data collection policies also mean that your data is far more likely to be kept away from any prying eyes, and will allow you to keep in touch with your interests and loved ones in a more secure environment.