The search “Facebook Login” ranked number 3 in the 2008 Google Zeitgeist for the fastest rising search phrases.
Google Zeitgeist 2008
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From the monthly archives:
March 2009
Did you know Facebook has more than 175 million active users, more than half of Facebook users are outside of college, and the fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older? Check out the following facebook statistics.
User Engagement
- Average user has 120 friends on the site
- More than 3 billion minutes are spent on Facebook each day (worldwide)
- More than 18 million users update their statuses at least once each day
- More than 4 million users become fans of Pages each day
General Growth
- More than 175 million active users
- More than half of Facebook users are outside of college
- The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older
Applications
- More than 850 million photos uploaded to the site each month
- More than 7 million videos uploaded each month
- More than 28 million pieces of content (web links, news stories, blog posts, notes, photos, etc.) shared each month
- More than 2 million events created each month
- More than 25 million active user groups exist on the site
International Growth
- More than 35 translations available on the site, with more than 60 in development
- About 70% of Facebook users are outside the United States
Platform
- More than 660,000 developers and entrepreneurs from more than 180 countries
- More than 52,000 applications currently available on Facebook Platform
- 140 new applications added per day
- More than 95% of Facebook members have used at least one application built on Facebook Platform
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Facebook is a website that serves as a free online community and connects people from all over the world. Originally, Facebook was only open to students of Harvard University, but eventually branched out to include all Ivy League schools, all college students, high schools, and eventually became a completely open service requiring only a valid email address.
It is estimated that the social network has more than 175 million active users and is mostly used to help people meet, stay in contact, and learn more about each other. Widespread search features allow people to locate one another but require approval from the user to maintain security. Other elements of Facebook include the ability to upload and share an unlimited number of photographs, videos, and links. Notes, the marketplace, and personalized gifts are just several options that make Facebook a unique and multipurpose network. Profiles with personal information are the main component although groups and events also help organize and educate members.
All of these facets combine to make Facebook one of the most successful and fastest growing internetphenomenons. In the United States, Facebook is the 7th most frequented website and accounts for 85% of college students. According to some studies, at least 85% of registered Facebook users log onto their accounts at least once a week.
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