Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again with new features, gamified poke counts, and a fresh push to attract younger users.
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Facebook Revives Pokes With Gamified Features
Facebook Is Trying to Make ‘Pokes’ Happen Again Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again, and this time it looks more intentional than ever. The nostalgic feature from Facebook’s early years is being revived with new tools designed to catch users’ attention and boost engagement. Image : Google What was once a quirky way to nudge a friend is now re-emerging as a gamified feature aimed at younger audiences. Meta hopes that by modernizing the poke, it can breathe new life into the social network’s user interactions. The Return of the Classic Facebook Poke Technically, the poke never really left. It has always been there in the background, waiting for curious users to rediscover it. But now, Facebook is placing the poke front and center. Users can poke friends directly from a new button on their profile, instantly sending a notification to the recipient. Facebook has even brought back a dedicated pokes page, facebook.com/pokes , where users can: See who poked them Track ongoing poke counts …
