Meta released a new standalone iOS app called Forum on May 22, 2026, without a press event, a formal announcement, or any advance notice — a quieter entry than most companies make for routine app updates, let alone a new social product from a company that generated $56.3 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 alone. Social media consultant Matt Navarra spotted the app in the Apple App Store and posted about it on Threads, where it was quickly picked up by Engadget, TechCrunch, and MacRumors.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed to Engadget that the product is still in a testing phase. "We test lots of new products publicly to see what people find interesting and useful to their experiences across our apps," the spokesperson said.
