General social networks, or friend-based social networks, are networks that do not focus on a specific topic or niche, but rather focus on keeping in touch with your friends. The most popular of these are Instagram and Facebook, but there are also a number of popular friend-based social networks available, including international ones.
Comparison of the most popular social networking platforms based on active users
Originally a social network for students, Facebook has grown into one of the leading social networks in the world. In addition to networking with friends and colleagues, the Facebook platform allows users to play games with each other and even integrate other social networks such as Flixster into their Facebook profile.
Hi5 is a popular social network with a large international base that owes its name to the fact that users can give other users a high five. These high fives are an emotional tool with which you can express your happiness, encourage a friend or give him or her a pat on the back.
Myspace, long hailed as the king of social networking, has been steadily losing ground to Facebook over the past year. While Facebook has focused on adding usability to the social network, Myspace still reigns supreme in showcasing your creative uniqueness, making it popular with those who like to spice up their profiles.
