FriendRewind vs SpaceHey — Which MySpace Revival Wins?

Both FriendRewind and SpaceHey are free, ad-free social networks inspired by the original MySpace. But they take fundamentally different approaches: SpaceHey aims to faithfully recreate the 2006 MySpace experience and stop there, while FriendRewind rebuilds that experience and adds everything MySpace never had. Here is the honest side-by-side.

The Short Answer

Pick SpaceHey if you want a minimalist MySpace clone with just profiles, comments, and groups. Pick FriendRewind if you want everything SpaceHey has plus music, video, voice chat, gaming, 3D worlds, and a mobile app. Both are free, ad-free, open registration, and support full HTML/CSS customization.

Feature Comparison

FeatureFriendRewindSpaceHey
HTML / CSS profile customizationFullFull
Visual layout builder (no-code)YesNo
Native music player with profile songsYesNo
Persistent site-wide music barYesNo
Artist / band profiles with EQ visualizerYesNo
Video uploads (not just embeds)YesNo
GroupsYesYes
Voice chat in groupsYesNo
BlogsYesYes
BulletinsYesYes
Top 8 friendsYesYes
ForumsYesNo
Photo galleriesYesYes
Layout gallery (community-made)YesYes
Blinkie creatorYesNo
Online Microsoft PaintYesNo
Multiplayer games (UNO etc.)YesNo
3D virtual worldsYesNo
Native Android appYesNo
Open registration (no invite)YesYes
Free & ad-free foreverYesYes
Algorithm-free feedYesYes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FriendRewind and SpaceHey?
Both are MySpace revival social networks, but FriendRewind has a broader feature set: native music player with profile songs, video hosting (not just embeds), voice chat groups, a gaming section, 3D virtual worlds, and a native Android app. SpaceHey focuses narrowly on the classic MySpace profile experience. If you want a maximalist retro social network, FriendRewind. If you want a minimalist MySpace clone, SpaceHey.
Is FriendRewind free like SpaceHey?
Yes. Both platforms are free forever with no ads and no premium tiers. FriendRewind is open registration — no invite code required — and runs entirely on donations.
Do SpaceHey layouts work on FriendRewind?
Yes. FriendRewind supports the same custom CSS approach SpaceHey uses. Most SpaceHey layouts paste directly into the FriendRewind layout editor with zero modifications. FriendRewind also has a visual layout builder for users who do not want to write CSS.
Does FriendRewind have a music player?
Yes, and this is a major differentiator. FriendRewind has native music hosting, profile songs that play on visit, a persistent site-wide player bar, artist profiles with EQ visualizers and album grouping, and playlist support. SpaceHey has no music player.
Does FriendRewind have groups with voice chat?
Yes. FriendRewind groups support real-time voice channels for watch parties, hangouts, and casual chat. SpaceHey has groups without voice functionality.
Can I import my SpaceHey profile to FriendRewind?
There is no one-click importer, but your About Me, Interests, Top 8, and custom CSS all paste over directly. The visual builder can also recreate your SpaceHey look in under a minute.
Which has more users?
SpaceHey is older and currently has a larger user base. FriendRewind is growing rapidly — as of this page, FriendRewind has 2,138 members and is adding new users faster than any MySpace revival since the original.
Is FriendRewind a SpaceHey clone?
No. Both platforms were independently inspired by MySpace, but FriendRewind is a complete ground-up rebuild with features SpaceHey does not have — music player, video platform, voice chat, gaming, 3D worlds, and an Android app. The shared ancestor is MySpace, not each other.

The Philosophy Difference

SpaceHey is a love letter. It tries to freeze a specific moment — 2006 MySpace — and preserve it exactly. That is a valid and beautiful design goal. The result is a focused, lightweight site that does one thing extremely well.

FriendRewind is a what if. What if MySpace had evolved instead of being gutted? What would it look like in the modern era, with modern features, still deeply respecting the customization culture that made the original great? The result is a bigger, more ambitious platform with native music hosting, video, voice chat groups, a blinkie creator, 3D worlds, games, and a mobile app. All free, all ad-free, all under your control.

You do not have to choose. Many FriendRewind users also have SpaceHey profiles. But if you can only maintain one retro social identity, FriendRewind gives you more to do, more ways to express yourself, and more people to connect with as the user base grows.

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