Everything FriendProject has. Everything it doesn't. All free.
FriendRewind gives you custom HTML/CSS profiles, a built-in music player, video sharing, real-time chat, groups with voice chat, photo galleries, 100+ free layouts, and an active community — features FriendProject.net simply doesn't offer.
Feature-by-feature breakdown of the two retro social networks
| Feature | FriendRewind | FriendProject.net |
|---|---|---|
| Custom HTML/CSS Profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Music Player | Yes — playlists + profile songs | No — manual HTML embed only |
| Video Sharing Platform | Yes — FriendRewind Vid | No |
| Real-Time Chat | Yes — WebSocket messaging | No |
| Groups | Yes — with voice chat | Basic only |
| Voice Chat | Yes — in groups | No |
| Photo Galleries & Albums | Yes — with image editor | Basic albums |
| Blogs | Yes — rich text + comments + kudos | Yes |
| Bulletins | Yes | No |
| Top 8 Friends | Yes | No |
| Layout Marketplace | 100+ free layouts | No |
| Visual Layout Builder | Yes — no coding needed | No |
| Forums | Yes — multi-category | No |
| Gaming Section | Yes — classic browser games | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| 3D Virtual Worlds | Yes — FR Worlds | No |
| ARC (Discord-like platform) | Yes | No |
| Profile Comments | Yes | Yes |
| No Algorithms | Yes — chronological | Yes |
| No Ads / No Tracking | Yes | Has "Knowing God" promos |
| Active Development | Yes — weekly updates | Minimal updates |
| Active Community | Growing — 1000+ members | ~4-9 users online |
| HTTPS / Security | Yes — regular audits | Security concerns reported |
| Price | Free — no paywalls | Free |
The features you wished FriendProject had — built in from day one
On FriendProject, adding music means finding external hosting and writing raw HTML audio tags. FriendRewind has a full music player with playlists and profile songs — just like MySpace did. Upload, browse, and play directly on the site.
FriendProject has no video features. FriendRewind has FriendRewind Vid — a complete video sharing platform with uploads, likes, comments, bookmarks, hashtags, and video profiles. Your videos even show on your profile page.
FriendProject forces you to use external messaging. FriendRewind has built-in real-time chat powered by WebSockets — instant messaging with typing indicators, read receipts, and group conversations, all within the site.
FriendProject's groups are basic at best. FriendRewind groups have wall posts, forums, and live voice chat channels. Build communities around your interests and actually talk to your friends — no Discord needed.
FriendProject has no layout marketplace. On FriendRewind, browse over 100 free community-made layouts and apply them with one click. Or use our visual layout builder to design your own without writing a single line of CSS.
FriendProject often has fewer than 10 users online. FriendRewind has a growing, active community with regular content, active forums, and an independently owned platform with regular security updates and transparent moderation.
Something no other retro social network offers. FR Worlds lets you explore 3D virtual spaces, customize avatars, adopt pets, and hang out with friends in real time. It's like VRChat meets MySpace.
FriendProject has no app. FriendRewind has a native Android app plus a fully responsive web experience. Access all your features, chat, and customization on the go.
FriendRewind includes ARC, a built-in Discord-style communication platform with servers, channels, voice and video chat, music bots, and AI chatbots — all integrated into your social network experience.
Real users who made the switch
"I was on FriendProject for two years but there was never anyone online. FriendRewind actually has people to talk to, and the music player is exactly what I wanted — it's like the real MySpace."
"The groups with voice chat sold me. On FriendProject I couldn't even message people properly. FriendRewind has real-time chat, video sharing, and my profile layout transferred with no changes."
"FriendRewind is what FriendProject always promised to be but never delivered. It's actually being updated, the developer cares, and there's no weird religious links in the navigation bar."
It takes less than 5 minutes — keep your layout, bring your style
Sign up free with just an email and username. No credit card, no phone number, no invasive data collection. Google Sign-In is also available.
Copy your custom CSS from FriendProject and paste it into FriendRewind's profile editor. Most layouts work with minimal or no changes. Or browse 100+ free layouts.
Set up your music player, upload videos, join groups with voice chat, explore FR Worlds, and connect with an active community. Everything FriendProject couldn't offer.
Many users keep both accounts. But once you experience FriendRewind's music player, real-time chat, video sharing, and active community, you'll understand why most people make FriendRewind their primary retro social network.
If you're searching for a FriendProject alternative, FriendProject.net replacement, or a better retro social network, FriendRewind is the clear choice. While FriendProject.net launched in 2008 with ambitions to be "the next MySpace," it has struggled with low activity, minimal updates, and recurring security and ownership concerns that have driven users to look elsewhere.
FriendRewind delivers on the promise FriendProject made: a customizable social network that captures the spirit of MySpace's golden era. But FriendRewind goes far beyond what FriendProject ever built. With a built-in music player featuring playlists and profile songs, a complete video sharing platform, real-time WebSocket messaging, and groups with live voice chat, FriendRewind is the most feature-rich MySpace alternative available today.
FriendProject's community has dwindled to single-digit concurrent users. FriendRewind's community is growing and active, with regular content, engaged forums, and an independently owned platform that receives weekly feature updates. Whether you're into emo, scene, punk, retro aesthetics, or just want a social network where you can be creative, FriendRewind is where the community has moved.
Unlike FriendProject, FriendRewind also offers FR Worlds — immersive 3D virtual spaces where you can customize avatars, adopt pets, and hang out with friends in real time. And with ARC, FriendRewind's built-in Discord-like platform, you get servers, channels, voice chat, and AI chatbots all integrated into one social experience. No other retro social network or MySpace clone comes close.
FriendRewind is 100% free with no premium tiers, no paywalls, no ads, and no tracking. It works worldwide, has a native Android app, and is available in the UK where SpaceHey is blocked. If you've been looking for sites like FriendProject, a FriendProject replacement, or simply a better MySpace clone with modern features, FriendRewind is your answer.
Join the retro social network that actually delivers. Free forever, no compromises.