Meta silently launched its new social media platform named "Forum." It is known that the application is all about having conversations, and the application was discovered on the iOS App Store, but there was no official launch for the same. It is believed to function like Reddit. One may require their Facebook account to access the application named Forum. Nicknames are used to post messages within the app.

The company has quietly listed the Forum app on the App Store, first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. Built specifically around Facebook Groups, the app is described as "a dedicated space for deep discussions, authentic answers, and the communities you care about." It's designed to "bring people together around things like niche hobbies to local recommendations and support groups," suggesting the platform could be positioned as a rival to Reddit.

According to the listing, users can sign in to the Forum app using their Facebook account, and their existing groups, profile details, and activity will automatically be transferred to Forum. The app also allows users to post using nicknames. Users' Facebook groups will remain on Facebook, and any content shared through the Forum will also appear within those Facebook groups.

The App Store listing provides a glimpse of Forum's interface. Its feed will showcase conversations from users' groups. It will also allow users to follow ongoing discussions and pick up where they left off.

The Forum app offers an 'Ask' feature that collects responses from multiple groups, providing users with instant recommendations. Group admins will also have access to all of their Facebook tools on Forum. They will have an AI-powered admin assistant to help them manage groups, moderate content, and keep their communities healthy, while retaining complete control.

The Forum app is compatible with devices running iOS 18 or later. It has an age rating of 13 years. However, this launch appears to be limited to select regions and is currently unavailable to users in India through the App Store.