Watch videos posted by individuals and media organizations, competing with popular platforms like YouTube, on Facebook's video-on-demand service.
Facebook Watch is a video-on-demand service created and operated by Facebook. It was launched in 2017 as a platform for users to view videos posted by individuals and media organizations.
On Facebook Watch, people can discover new videos in a personalized feed based on their interests and what their friends and popular creators are watching. Videos are organized into Channels, Shows, and Categories. Facebook Watch features original programming, live streams, and a video archive of recent broadcasts.
Facebook Watch aims to compete with other online video platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu. A key difference is that Facebook Watch recommends videos based on users' existing Facebook activities and connections. The goal is to provide a more personalized video experience.
Overall, Facebook Watch gives both amateur and professional video creators a way to build an audience and generate revenue from their videos. For viewers, it provides a centralized place within Facebook to watch videos and discover new content tailored to their tastes.