Why this old Facebook feature is making a comeback | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnthony CuthbertsonFriday 05 September 2025 12:44 BST(AFP via Getty Images)Facebook is significantly updating its 'Poke' feature, first introduced over two decades ago, to make it a more central part of the platform.The revamp aims to attract younger users and reintroduce 'OG' (original gangster) features to improve connections between friends.Users will now be able to see who has poked them and their 'Pokes-count' with friends on a dedicated page.This move follows a 13x spike in 'Poke' usage noted by Facebook last year, indicating a resurgence in the feature's popularity.Mark Zuckerberg stated his intention to bring back joyful, original Facebook experiences that are currently missing from the internet.In fullFacebook revamps ‘poke’ feature after 21 years to attract young peopleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in