Facebook announced a new feature today. This feature is called News Feed Stories from Friends. It changes how people see updates in their main Facebook feed. The goal is to help users see more stories from their friends. Facebook wants people to connect more with friends.
(Facebook Introduces “News Feed Stories” from Friends)
The News Feed will now prioritize posts shared directly by friends. This includes photos, videos, and text updates. Posts from businesses or news outlets might appear less often. Facebook says this change responds to user feedback. People said they wanted more friend content.
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO, commented on the update. He said, “People come to Facebook for friends. This update makes that experience better. You will see more moments from people you know.” The feature starts rolling out globally this week. All users will get it gradually.
The new system uses existing algorithms. These algorithms are tweaked to favor personal connections. Facebook engineers worked on this for months. They tested it with small user groups first. Feedback from these tests was positive.
Users do not need to take any action. The changes happen automatically. People can still see posts from Pages they follow. They might need to visit those Pages directly sometimes. The main News Feed focus shifts to friends.
Facebook believes this strengthens its core purpose. The platform helps people stay close. Seeing friends’ lives matters most. This update reflects that priority. User privacy settings remain unchanged. Friends’ posts only appear based on existing sharing rules.
(Facebook Introduces “News Feed Stories” from Friends)
The company sees this as a significant step. It aims to make the News Feed feel more personal again. People spend time with friends online. Facebook wants to enhance those connections daily. The update is live for mobile apps and desktop.
