Facebook Like Button Turns 2 Years Old

It was Feb 9, 2009 when Facebook turned on the Like Button. They were not the first company to “Like” something – Friendfeed has that honor. However, Facebook purchased Friendfeed, so it’s their technology anyway.

Two years later, we have gone through many discussions on this idea. Some people, for instance, want a “Dislike” button. Some people brought up issues of privacy when the “Like” button was pressed.

In the Facebook Blog by Leah Pearlman, she states how it started:

We’ve just introduced an easy way to tell friends that you like what they’re sharing on Facebook with one easy click. Wherever you can add a comment on your friends’ content, you’ll also have the option to click “Like” to tell your friends exactly that: “I like this.”

Either way, the Like button is synonymous to Facebook. So if you like it, let them know. You can start by “Like”ing this article below…

Last Updated on July 31, 2025 8:57 am by Jeffrey Powers