Facebook rolls out major redesign

Facebook is introducing a broad set of updates aimed at making the platform feel more streamlined, more personal, and easier to navigate. The company says the changes are designed to reduce clutter, help users discover new content more intuitively, and make sharing photos, videos, and updates quicker and more enjoyable. Together, these updates mark one of Facebook’s most significant user-experience refreshes in recent years.

At the heart of the redesign is a cleaner, more immersive Feed. Facebook says it wants to make it easier for people to focus on the content that matters to them while still encouraging discovery and connection. When users post multiple photos, the platform will now arrange them in a standardized grid, giving posts a more polished and consistent presentation. Double-tapping to like photos — a gesture familiar from other platforms — has also been added, offering a faster way to react. Clicking into Feed content now opens it in full screen, placing visuals at the center of the experience.

Navigation is also getting a major overhaul. Facebook’s most frequently used tabs — including Reels, Friends, Marketplace, and Profile — will soon be more prominent on the tab bar, ensuring that users can reach them without extra taps. A refreshed menu design and simplified notifications aim to keep the interface clean and help users catch up on updates more effectively. These changes are intended to eliminate the sense of overwhelm that some users feel when navigating a platform with so many features.

Search is receiving attention as well. Results will now appear in an immersive grid layout that accommodates all types of content, from photos to videos to posts. Facebook is even testing a full-screen viewer that allows users to browse search results without losing their place, a feature the company expects to expand to more formats in the coming months. The overall goal is to make search a more visual and engaging way to explore the platform.

Crucially, Facebook is also giving people more control over what they see. Users can now explain why they dislike a specific post or Reel, feeding information back into the recommendation system so that future content feels more relevant. The company says it plans to continue developing tools that let people shape their Feed and give more detailed algorithm feedback, reinforcing a push toward personalization.

On the creation side, Facebook is simplifying the process of posting Stories and Feed content. The composition tools have been redesigned so that the most commonly used features — such as adding music or tagging friends — are easier to find. The interface is more intuitive, minimizing distractions while keeping more advanced creative options, like colorful backgrounds, accessible with a single tap. Audience controls and cross-posting settings are now prominently displayed, giving users more clarity over who sees what.

Facebook is also streamlining the commenting experience across Feed, Groups, and Reels. The updates include cleaner reply threads, clearer badging, and new pinning tools that help keep discussions organized. Group admins and creators are gaining expanded moderation capabilities, while users across the platform can privately flag comments that feel off-topic or inappropriate. The aim is to encourage healthier and more manageable conversations, especially in busy communities.

A major emphasis of the new design is helping users build real connections. When someone updates their profile, Facebook will now surface friends who share similar interests or might offer helpful advice. For instance, if a user indicates an interest in sourdough baking or mentions an upcoming trip to Nashville, Facebook may highlight friends who can provide bread starter tips or travel recommendations. The platform hopes these contextual connections will lead to more meaningful interactions.

Profiles themselves will also better reflect the depth of users’ interests and daily lives. Whether it's the music you have on repeat, the shows you're streaming, your job, your hometown, or your hobbies, Facebook’s updated profile features make it easier to share these details — and, importantly, customize who can see them. Users can decide whether to display profile updates publicly, restrict them to certain audiences, or even avoid posting some details to the Feed entirely.

According to Facebook, these updates represent just the beginning of a larger effort to make the platform feel less cluttered and more intuitive. More improvements are expected throughout 2026 as the company continues refining the experience based on user feedback. The overall message is simple: Facebook wants people to spend less time navigating the app and more time enjoying the connections, interests, and content they care about most.