Facebook Application’s Name Won't Change to Meta

Faten Elwan

Technology

31st October 2021

Facebook Application’s Name Won't Change to Meta

Facebook has changed its company name to Meta (Getty).

The Claim

The Facebook application's new name is Meta.

News posted on

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Emerging story

News circulating on social media pages and news outlets that Facebook will change its name to Meta.

Dear Facebook,

We've received your request to change your name. However, due to our real names policy, you will first need to send us a copy of your any government approved documents. #Meta #Metaverse #Facebook
— Nitish Rajput (@nitishrajpute) October 28, 2021

Facebook changes name to ‘Meta’:Facebook announced it will rebrand as Meta. The name change comes as the social media giant battles criticism from lawmakers and regulators over its market power, algorithmic decisions and the policing of abuses on its services. pic.twitter.com/us6aKGW7Hx
— worldnews24u (@worldnews24u) October 29, 2021

Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar’s investigation found the claim misleading. Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta, with Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp remaining under the Meta umbrella.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday at his company’s Connect event that its new name will be Meta. “We are a company that builds technology to connect,” Zuckerberg said.

Announcing @Meta — the Facebook company’s new name. Meta is helping to build the metaverse, a place where we’ll play and connect in 3D. Welcome to the next chapter of social connection. pic.twitter.com/ywSJPLsCoD
— Meta (@Meta) October 28, 2021

The name change, which was announced at the Facebook Connect augmented and virtual reality conference, reflects the company’s growing ambitions beyond social media.