Meta has quietly launched a new standalone app for Facebook Groups called Forum, positioning it as a Reddit-style platform focused on community-driven conversations.

The company describes Forum as a “dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers, and communities you care about.”

The new app was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, drawing attention to Meta’s latest effort to expand community engagement beyond traditional social networking.

Meta said users’ groups will continue to exist on Facebook, with content shared on Forum automatically visible within those Facebook groups.

According to the company, Forum is designed around group-based conversations, enabling users to follow ongoing discussions, see “what real people are saying, not just what’s trending,” and easily resume conversations where they left off.

The app also features an AI-powered “Ask” tab that allows users to submit questions and receive answers generated from discussions across multiple groups.

In addition, Forum includes an AI assistant for administrators, aimed at simplifying group management and content moderation.

Forum is not Meta’s first attempt at a standalone groups-focused platform. In 2014, the company launched a dedicated Groups app designed to make it easier for users to interact and share content within Facebook communities. However, the app failed to gain lasting traction and was discontinued in 2017.

The launch of Forum comes as Meta expands its portfolio of standalone social apps.

Last month, the company introduced Instants, a new application that enables users to share disappearing photos with their Instagram friends, signaling Meta’s continued push into more focused and community-driven social experiences.

The launches of Instants and Forum are part of a broader push by Meta to expand its portfolio of standalone applications.

The CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that advances in artificial intelligence are enabling the company to develop products more efficiently, allowing Meta to accelerate app development, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.

As a result, the social media giant is reportedly looking to launch significantly more standalone apps than it has in the past, reflecting a strategy aimed at experimenting with new products and expanding user engagement across a wider range of digital experiences.