Arrange the following social media platforms in correct chronological order (from the earliest to latest).

(A) Instagram

(B) WhatsApp

(C) Twitter (now X)

(D) Facebook

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (D), (C), (B), (A)

Key Points

• Facebook (D)
  • Launched in February 2004.
  • Founded by Mark Zuckerberg along with fellow Harvard College students.
• Twitter (C)
  • Launched in March 2006.
  • Founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams.
  • Recently rebranded as X.
• WhatsApp (B)
  • Launched in January 2009.
  • Founded by Brian Acton and Jan Koum.
• Instagram (A)
  • Launched in October 2010.
  • Founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.

Additional Information

• Facebook
  • Initially intended for Harvard students, later expanded to other universities and eventually to anyone over the age of 13.
  • Features include News Feed, Friends, Likes, and Groups.
• Twitter
  • Known for its 140-character limit (now 280) and real-time updates.
  • Popular for hashtags and trending topics.
• WhatsApp
  • Popular for its end-to-end encryption and instant messaging capabilities.
  • Also offers voice and video call features.
• Instagram
  • Initially focused on photo sharing with filters, later expanded to include video sharing and stories.
  • Acquired by Facebook in 2012.