Inspired by False Nostalgia: Meet Noplace, the Gen Z-friendly App reminiscent of Myspace

Tech & AI | July 11, 2024, 5:44 p.m.

Gen Z members longing for a taste of early social media nostalgia can now turn to a new app called noplace. Created by Gen Z founder Tiffany Zhong, the app replicates the simpler, more social aspects of Myspace that many users miss. With a profile featuring personal details and interests, as well as a throwback to Myspace's iconic song clips and top friends list, noplace captures the essence of the early 2000s social media platform. Despite its similarities, noplace offers a gamification scheme and a central feed for quick updates, aiming to become a social search engine rather than just a social network. Backed by investors like Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, noplace may be seen as a Myspace-inspired novelty for now, but it reflects a desire among younger generations to prioritize self-expression over clout in today's social media landscape.