Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Orkut Founder Seeks Support to Bring Social Network Back
Orkut was a social network where people could connect with friends and join groups about shared interests.
It began in 2004 and Google closed it in 2014.
Now its founder, Orkut Buyukkokten, is asking people whether they would support bringing it back.
People can put their names on the Orkut website and share a supporter card.
This shows support for the idea, but it does not promise that they will get an account later.
Buyukkokten wants the proposed network to focus on friendship and communities.
He says many social media sites focus too much on keeping people watching feeds.
He is also concerned that algorithms and AI content could make online conversations feel less human.
There is no announced date for a new Orkut.
Founder Orkut Buyukkokten is asking users to support a possible revival of Orkut.
People can add their names on orkut.com and share supporter cards; signing up does not guarantee access or reserve a username.
Buyukkokten says social platforms prioritize engagement and attention over meaningful relationships.
He wants a platform centered on authentic people, friendship, communities, and belonging, and raises concerns about algorithms and AI-generated content.
Orkut launched in January 2004, became popular in India and Brazil, and Google discontinued it in September 2014; no relaunch date has been announced.
- Who
- Orkut founder Orkut Buyukkokten and internet users invited to support his proposal.
- What
- Buyukkokten is seeking support for a possible Orkut revival focused on human connection and communities.
- When
- He made the appeal on Thursday; the article gives no year for that reference. Orkut originally launched in January 2004 and was discontinued in September 2014.
- Where
- The support campaign is on orkut.com, promoted through a post on X.
- Why
- Buyukkokten says social media has shifted toward engagement and attention rather than meaningful relationships and belonging.
Buyukkokten's concerns
Status of the proposal
Social media's priorities
Buyukkokten's concerns
Buyukkokten argues platforms emphasize engagement, algorithms, and attention instead of meaningful relationships and communities.
Status of the proposal
The articles provide no response from social media platforms or an opposing assessment of his claims.
Revival campaign
Buyukkokten's concerns
Buyukkokten is inviting people to support a social network centered on friendship, community, and human connection.
Status of the proposal
The campaign collects expressions of support; it does not guarantee access to a future platform, and no launch date has been announced.
- Founder
- Orkut Buyukkokten
- Support steps
- Add a name on orkut.com and share a supporter card
- What signing up means
- It expresses support but does not guarantee future access or reserve a username
- Original launch
- January 2004
- Discontinued
- Google shut down Orkut in September 2014
- Past popularity
- India and Brazil
- Relaunch date
- None announced
