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CrowdTangle was acquired by Facebook, Inc. (Nov 2016) and ceased operations on August 14, 2024
CrowdTangle

CrowdTangle

Social Media Analytics (defunct)crowdtangle.com
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Last updated Oct 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 22, 2026

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At a glance

CrowdTangle was a social media analytics tool acquired by Facebook November 2016 — provided journalists, researchers, and brands with monitoring tools for tracking content engagement across Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and other platforms. Critical research tool for studying election misinformation, misleading content spread, and platform behavior. Shut down by Meta August 14, 2024 (~6 months after announcement) — controversial decision criticized by researchers and journalists.

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Corporate history
  1. 2016Acquired by Facebook, Inc.6 sources
  2. 2016Came under Meta Platforms
  3. 2024Shut down6 sources
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