Meta quietly released a new Reddit-like app called Forum
Meta has launched a new app called Forum, designed specifically for Facebook Groups. The app aims to facilitate meaningful conversations and provide users with answers from real people, similar to Reddit. Users will need a Facebook account to access Forum, and their activity will be integrated with the main Facebook app.
- ▪Forum is a dedicated app for Facebook Groups, allowing users to engage in conversations.
- ▪The app features AI tools like 'Ask' to pull responses across groups and an admin assistant for moderators.
- ▪Users can use anonymized usernames, but administrators will have access to their real identities.
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News Social Media Meta quietly released a new Reddit-like app called Forum It's a new dedicated app for Facebook Groups. By Mariella Moon May 22, 2026 1:43 am EST Meta Meta has launched a new app called Forum without fanfare or even an official announcement. Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra has spotted Forum in the App Store, where it is described as "a dedicated space for the conversations that matter most to you," created specifically for Facebook Groups. As Navarra notes, Meta seems to be pushing the idea that the app can help users get "real answers" from "real people," making it sound like it could serve a purpose similar to Reddit's.
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