META AIMS TO REFOCUS THE PLATFORM ON FRIENDS, VISUAL CONTENT AND MARKETPLACE AS USERS DEMAND A CLEANER EXPERIENCE
Facebook is introducing a major redesign centered on simplicity, emphasizing friends, photos and Marketplace, and adopting a more Instagram-like interface to improve content creation and discovery.
Facebook has begun rolling out a significant redesign meant to simplify how users create and discover content, marking one of the platform’s most notable visual updates in recent years. The new layout prioritizes friends’ posts, photo-driven interactions and Marketplace listings, reflecting Meta’s broader shift toward a cleaner, more intuitive social experience.
Under the redesign, Facebook’s interface takes on a more Instagram-like structure, with streamlined navigation, larger visual elements and improved tools for uploading photos, videos and Stories. Meta says the goal is to reduce clutter while making it easier for users to connect directly with people they know — a contrast to Facebook’s long-running emphasis on algorithmic recommendations.
Marketplace also receives a more prominent placement in the updated layout, signaling Meta’s intention to further grow Facebook’s role as a community-commerce hub. Improved search filters, faster listing tools and simplified messaging aim to make buying and selling more seamless.
Meta executives say the redesign is part of an ongoing effort to modernize the platform and align it with user habits shaped by Instagram, TikTok and other visual-first platforms. The update also includes backend improvements meant to boost app speed and reduce feed-loading delays.
Reactions to the redesign have been mixed. Some users welcomed the cleaner look and easier navigation, while others criticized the shift, saying it makes Facebook feel too similar to its sister apps. Analysts note that Meta is working to unify design languages across its platforms while still maintaining distinct identities.
The redesign is rolling out gradually on mobile devices and is expected to expand to desktop interfaces over the coming months.
