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Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok may be the most popular social media apps these days, but back in the early 2000s, Bebo was the go-to site for keen millennials.
Bebo was founded in 2005, and was known for its questionnaires and its infamous 'Top 16 friends' feature.
While the original website was taken down in 2013, Bebo has announced that it's making a comeback, in the form of a 'brand new social network.'
The news has been welecomed by many millennials, with one dubbing it the 'best thing to happen this year.'
© Provided by Daily MailBebo announced its comeback on its website, which is currently in a private beta. It said: 'Bebo is coming back in February 2021 as a brand new social network. We are currently in private beta'
WHAT IS BEBO?
Bebo was launched in 2005.
Users could upload blogs, photos, music and videos to their pages.
Bebo, alongside MySpace was one of the contenders to Facebook in the early 2000s.
At its peak it had about 40 million users.
It was sold by Michael and Xochi Birch to AOL for $850 million in 2008.
Bebo was eclipsed by Facebook as well as other social networking sites such as Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr.
AOL's reluctance to invest in the site has been blamed for its decline.
Bebo sought bankruptcy protection in 2013 and Mr Birch bought the company from its receivers for $1 million.
Bebo announced its comeback on its website, which is currently in a private beta.
It said: 'Bebo is coming back in February 2021 as a brand new social network. We are currently in private beta.'
If you had an account on the original Bebo, you may be dreading your old profile resurfacing.
Thankfully, Bebo has confirmed that any old profiles, including those cringe-worthy photos, have been deleted.
It added: 'PLEASE NOTE: All old data and photos were lost many years ago and are not recoverable. Sorry.'
While details on what the 'new social network' will entail remain sparce, eager fans have taken to Twitter to discuss the news.
One said: 'Bebo coming back is probably the best thing to happen this year.'
Another added: 'I'm definitely leaving Facebook once bebo come back!'
And one joked: 'Currently taking applications for my future other half for when bebo comes back *checks notes* next week???'
Bebo was launched in 2005.
Users could upload blogs, photos, music and videos to their pages.
It had several popular features, including an 'Other half' option, in which you could select another user to appear on your page.
While details on what the 'new social network' will entail remain sparce, eager fans have taken to Twitter to discuss the news
© Provided by Daily Mail The 'Top 16' feature was also very divisive, with users asked to choose their favourite friends to showcase on their profile.
Bebo, alongside MySpace was one of the contenders to Facebook in the early 2000s.
At its peak it had about 40 million users.
It was sold by Michael and Xochi Birch to AOL for $850 million in 2008.
© Provided by Daily MailThe 'Top 16' feature was also very divisive, with users asked to choose their favourite friends to showcase on their profile
Bebo was eclipsed by Facebook as well as other social networking sites such as Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr.
AOL's reluctance to invest in the site has been blamed for its decline.
Bebo sought bankruptcy protection in 2013 and Mr Birch bought the company from its receivers for $1 million.
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