Friday, 5 September, 2025
Facebook Revives “Pokes” with Gamified Engagement Features

Facebook is bringing back its nostalgic “poke” feature as a more central tool, now accessible via a dedicated button on user profiles. It includes a new “poke count” tracker, letting users see how often friends poke each other—with fun stickers like fire emojis and “100” badges across interactions. This gamified revival targets younger audiences familiar with streaks on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
Read full story at TechCrunch