Social Network for UK Users — FriendRewind

Since SpaceHey was blocked in the United Kingdom in July 2025, UK users looking for a MySpace-style social network have been left without options. FriendRewind is the answer. It is fully accessible from the UK, offers every feature SpaceHey had and far more, and is completely free.

Fully Available in the United Kingdom

FriendRewind is accessible from every region of the UK — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — with no restrictions. All features work without limitation: customizable HTML/CSS profiles, the built-in music player, groups with voice chat, video sharing, blogs, forums, photo galleries, and real-time messaging. FriendRewind is compliant with applicable regulations and committed to maintaining access for UK users.

What UK Users Get on FriendRewind

Custom HTML/CSS Profiles

Full control over your profile design with HTML and CSS, just like the original MySpace. Hundreds of free layouts, a visual builder for non-coders, and SpaceHey CSS compatibility for easy migration.

Built-in Music Player

Profile songs, playlists, persistent player bar. Artist profiles with native music hosting, play counts, album grouping, and subscriber systems. The MySpace music experience, rebuilt.

Groups with Voice Chat

Community groups with forums, wall posts, media sharing, and live WebRTC voice chat rooms. Public or private, with moderator tools. Connect with UK and international communities.

Video Sharing

FriendRewind Vid: upload, share, like, comment, bookmark, and discover trending video content. Channel profiles and subscription feeds, all built into the platform.

Blogs & Bulletins

Full blogging system with rich text editing. Bulletins that broadcast to all friends. Forums for community discussion. No character limits.

Privacy & No Algorithm

Chronological feed. No ads. No tracking. No data selling. FriendRewind respects your privacy and never uses your data for advertising or profiling.

Photo Galleries

Upload photos, create albums, share galleries. Lightbox viewer with comments and reactions.

Real-Time Messaging & ARC

WebSocket messaging with presence indicators. ARC: Discord-like servers and channels with voice/video calls, integrated directly into FriendRewind.

Native Android App

FriendRewind has a native Android app available for download, plus a fully responsive mobile web experience that works on any smartphone or tablet.

SpaceHey Blocked? Switch to FriendRewind

When SpaceHey was blocked in the UK in July 2025, thousands of users lost access to their profiles, friends, and community overnight. If you were a SpaceHey user in the UK, FriendRewind offers everything SpaceHey had and significantly more:

  • Custom profiles: FriendRewind supports both HTML and CSS, not just CSS like SpaceHey
  • Music player: FriendRewind has a built-in music player — SpaceHey does not
  • Artist profiles: Musicians get dedicated profiles with native hosting — SpaceHey does not have this
  • Video sharing: FriendRewind Vid is a full video platform — SpaceHey has no video features
  • Voice chat: Groups on FriendRewind have live voice chat — SpaceHey does not
  • Photo galleries: FriendRewind supports photo albums — SpaceHey does not
  • Real-time messaging: WebSocket-powered instant messaging — SpaceHey has basic messages only
  • SpaceHey CSS compatible: Your existing SpaceHey layouts work on FriendRewind

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FriendRewind available in the UK?
Yes. FriendRewind is fully available and accessible in the United Kingdom. All features work without any restrictions. FriendRewind is compliant with applicable UK regulations and has not been blocked or restricted under the Online Safety Act.
Why was SpaceHey blocked in the UK?
SpaceHey was blocked in the UK in July 2025 under the Online Safety Act. The exact circumstances vary by report, but the block has left UK users who want a MySpace-style social networking experience without an accessible platform. FriendRewind fills that gap completely.
Can UK users customize their profiles on FriendRewind?
Yes. All FriendRewind features are available to UK users, including full HTML/CSS profile customization, the built-in music player, groups with voice chat, video sharing, blogs, photo galleries, and real-time messaging.
Does FriendRewind comply with UK data protection laws?
FriendRewind is committed to user privacy. The platform has no tracking, no advertising, no data selling, and no behavioral profiling. User data is treated with the highest level of respect and is never shared with third parties.
Is FriendRewind free for UK users?
Yes. FriendRewind is 100% free worldwide, including the UK. There are no ads, no premium tiers, no paywalls, and no hidden fees.
Does FriendRewind have a music player?
Yes. FriendRewind has a built-in music player with profile songs, playlists, and a persistent player bar. Dedicated artist profiles allow musicians to upload music, track play counts, and build a subscriber base. All free.

The UK Deserves Better Social Media

The UK has a deep connection to MySpace culture. British bands like Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen, and Enter Shikari were among the biggest success stories of the MySpace music era. The UK emo, indie, and grime scenes all thrived on the platform. When MySpace died and SpaceHey emerged, UK users were among the most active communities.

Now that SpaceHey is blocked in the UK, FriendRewind is the platform that carries that legacy forward. It is fully accessible, offers more features than SpaceHey ever did, and is built with the same spirit of creative self-expression and music culture that defined the MySpace era. FriendRewind is free, private, and available to every UK user with no restrictions.

If you are in the UK and looking for a social network that lets you customize your profile, share music, write blogs, join groups, and connect with people who value creativity over algorithms, FriendRewind is your platform.

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