Myspace may be on the verge of a comeback after nearly two decades of decline. The platform’s owners, brothers Tim and Chris Vanderhook, say they plan to relaunch it with a fresh vision aimed at competing with today’s social media giants.
The brothers said in a new documentary, Myspace, that they had already tried to modernize the site before, but the effort did not stick. Tim Vanderhook said, “We really tried to modernize it, but it was a different company at that point. It wasn’t the same Myspace”.
Chris Vanderhook said the company had gone through several management teams by the time they got involved. “By that time, they had been through four other sets of management and CEOs. We were going to be the fifth ones, and I think that there were a lot of the people who were really just done,” he said.
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The brothers now say they still intend to bring the brand back, but they have not set a launch date. Tim said, “We are going to relaunch Myspace. We’re just waiting for the right time to do it”.
They also made clear that the next version of the platform may not stop at one attempt. “And if that one doesn’t work, we’ll do it again,” Tim said.
Myspace first launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the biggest social networking sites in the world. It was known for customizable profiles, music features and the famous “Top Friends” list before Facebook passed it in traffic and eventually took over the social media market.
Tom Anderson, Myspace’s co-founder and the platform’s original first friend, sold the company in 2005 and is not expected to be involved in the relaunch. Myspace is still accessible today, but it is a far cry from its peak years.
The relaunch idea reflects a broader backlash against the way modern platforms operate. Many users complain that today’s social networks are too focused on algorithms and endless scrolling, and the Vanderhooks appear to be betting that nostalgia and a simpler experience could attract attention again.