As we wrote a few weeks ago, Facebook should announce the 500 million milestone around “mid-July”. It appears that we were pretty spot on. Facebook has sent out an email to Facebook employees, new and old, to thank them for their contributions as they prepare to announce the 500 million milestone and asking them to upload photos to thank users. We’ve also been told by a source close to the company that the new tab designs will be rolled out on August 1st, soon after the 500 million user milestone is marked.
While we don’t know the exact date that the 500 million milestone will be surpassed, we’ve been hearing increasing chatter surrounding the announcement and are expecting it to take place within days. There are also a number of interactive experiences that Facebook is testing which would honor the 500 million mark. We’re looking forward to the official announcement!
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hmm Maybe I missed something. On July 14th you announced 150 million users. And they expect to expand to 500 million in 15 days? I don't get it? 200%+ growth? What am I missing or misunderstading?
Comment by L — July 15, 2010 @ 10:43 pm
On July 14th they announced the number of Facebook Mobile users, that's where the 150 million number comes from, 500 million is the number of users in total.
Comment by 2204355 — July 16, 2010 @ 8:45 am
The 150 million users referenced two days ago referred to mobile users (active mobile clients)
Comment by Chris Knappick — July 16, 2010 @ 9:34 am
thanks folks. I missed that one!
Comment by L — July 19, 2010 @ 4:14 pm