While European users will soon be able to get rid of ads on Facebook thanks to a paid service, Meta has made a new announcement regarding its main social network. Actually, The American company decided to discontinue the News tab on Facebook in FranceIn Germany and the UK by the end of 2023. As a reminder, this section provided access to a number of news articles.
For the meta, this decision is part of the desire. Refocusing their investments on the products and services most appreciated by users. In short, Facebook News isn’t working and it’s time for Meta to put an end to it. “ We know that people don’t come to Facebook for news or political content; they come to connect with other people and explore new opportunities, passions and interests.” Menlo Park firm writes an official press release.
According to Meta, the news is not of interest to Facebook users
According to statistics shared by Meta, share of news less than 3% What internet users refer to in their Facebook news feeds. For news organizations and publishers, this news will not change much. In fact, they maintain access to their respective Facebook pages and accounts whenever they can. always post links to their articles and direct Internet users to their websites.
In addition, news organizations may continue to use certain products, such as Reels and Facebook’s advertising system, to reach wider audiences. Finally, let me point out Meta agrees to abide by all existing agreements with publishers It is one of three countries affected by this decision. However, the company will no longer enter into new commercial agreements to publish content on Facebook News, and it does not plan to launch new Facebook products and services specific to news outlets in the future.
As a reminder, Meta may soon end cross chats on Instagram and Facebook. As a matter of fact, developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi shared a screenshot of an Instagram notification. It is stated that from mid-October it will no longer be possible to chat with your Facebook friends on Instagram or chat from Facebook to Instagram.