Friendster

Name: Friendster
Rating: 4.2 (46 reviews)
Author: Friendster Labs Inc.

By: Friendster Labs Inc. App

Social Networking

Overview

Version:

1.0.24

Last updated: 2026-07-29

Ranking

#186,179 ▼ 162

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Friendster is a social network for connecting with people you actually know in real life.

Add friends only by tapping phones in person, then share posts and messages inside a real‑life friend network — not a follower graph.

Why Friendster: • Real‑life friends (no follower counts, no “suggested strangers”) • No ads • No algorithmic feed manipulation

Core features: • In‑person friend linking (tap‑to‑connect) • Feed for your friend graph • 1:1 and group messages • Notifications for messages and interactions

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Friendster Labs Inc.

Rating:

4.20

(46)

Version:

1.0.24 Last updated: 2026-07-29

Version code:

889034364

Creation date:

2026-04-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

10.45MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 186,179 ▼ 162

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Developed by:

Friendster Labs Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/friendster/id6760240416

Website:

https://friendster.com/

User Reviews

Users praise Friendster for an ad-free, minimal, nostalgia-driven experience that emphasizes real-world, near-field connections and feels introvert-friendly. However, several repeat topics point to missing features: a lack of profile customization (backgrounds, music, themes), no discovery or friend-search to connect with non-contacts, and occasional slow performance. The platform also has a small user base and few features due to its early stage, which can limit interactions and growth. Overall, the concept is appealing, but key enhancements are needed for broader appeal.

Pros

Ad-free experience with no ads or recommendation algorithms
Minimal, distraction-free design that emphasizes real connections
Focus on real-world proximity when connecting (nearby networking)
Nostalgic, introvert-friendly vibe that prioritizes simplicity

Cons

Lack of profile customization: cannot edit backgrounds, music, gifs, themes as in older versions
No way to browse or discover users; friend requests limited to contacts
Slow server / performance issues
Small user base and limited features due to early stage

Recent reviews

You can’t search for people here that you want to reconnect with.

by Dc*****, 2026-07-08

It’s iPhone based users only lol not really useful if you don’t have friends Friendster is not what it used to be in 2002 you have to be physically in person to bring each other’s phones together (technically like apple pay where you tap) in order to add people