Facebook News & Updates for October 2025

Facebook Revives Local Jobs Feature for Easier Job Searches in the US

4 days ago

Facebook is bringing back its jobs feature to help people in the US find local employment. Users can connect with entry-level, trade, and service jobs in their communities. Job listings are public for adults 18 and older and can be accessed through a Marketplace tab, Groups, and Pages. Employers can create listings easily, and users can contact them via Messenger. Facebook also provides personalized job recommendations based on browsing history.

Facebook to retire Gaming Creator Program in 2026 ending partner support

8 days ago

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Facebook is ending its Gaming Creator Program in 2026, with dedicated partner support ending on October 31, 2025. Creators can still use monetization tools until the program ends and are encouraged to explore other earning options like Content Monetization and Facebook Subscriptions. The program helped creators build careers and communities through live streaming on Facebook Gaming.

Facebook upgrades recommendations engine to boost reel discovery and social features

10 days ago

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Facebook has upgraded its recommendations engine to improve reel discovery and social features. Users will see more relevant reels based on their interests and can interact with friends through friend bubbles that indicate liked content. The engine highlights 50% more recent reels and allows personalization by flagging unwanted content. AI-powered suggested searches help users explore topics of interest, with more personalization features coming soon.

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Facebook Bans Ads on Social Issues and Politics in EU Following New Regulations

11 days ago

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Meta will ban social issue, electoral, or political ads in the EU starting October 6, 2025, due to the EU's TTPA regulation, which complicates advertising processes. This decision does not affect ads outside the EU, and Meta will continue to offer verification and transparency tools globally. Advertisers must update error handling for affected endpoints: campaigns, ads, adsets, and ad creatives. More details can be found in the Marketing API documentation.

Facebook Launches Fan Challenges and Custom Badges to Boost Engagement

18 days ago

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Facebook is introducing new features to enhance fan engagement and creator recognition. Fans can now join fan challenges initiated by creators, allowing them to create and share content, with top entries featured on a leaderboard. Fans can also earn custom top fan badges through regular engagement, which can be displayed on their profiles. Creators like Cardi B and Ed Sheeran are personalizing these badges, promoting community connections among fans.

Hundreds of millions of teens gain access to Meta Teen Accounts with new school support tools

22 days ago

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Hundreds of millions of teens now use Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, which enhance safety with automatic protections. A new School Partnership Program allows US middle and high schools to report safety concerns directly. Additionally, an online safety curriculum created with Childhelp aims to educate middle schoolers on online safety, targeting one million students, and provides free resources for educators and parents.

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Meta Launches Facebook Dating Assistant for Enhanced Matchmaking

24 days ago

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Facebook Dating has launched two new features: a dating assistant and Meet Cute. The dating assistant provides personalized help to find matches based on user interests, allowing for specific prompts. Meet Cute automatically matches users with surprise candidates, offering an alternative to swiping. These features aim to reduce swipe fatigue and enhance the dating experience for young adults in the US and Canada, with the assistant gradually rolling out.

Automatic Translation for Videos on Facebook and Instagram Introduced with Lip Syncing

1 months ago

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Automatic Translation for videos on Facebook and Instagram has been introduced, featuring lip syncing. Users can select options for closed captions and translations when uploading a Reel in Business Suite, including translating voice with Meta AI. After publishing, users can review the translation. The feature currently supports English to Spanish and vice versa, with plans for broader availability. This innovation aims to enhance global accessibility for videos.

New WhatsApp for Business Certification Boosts Developer Opportunities

1 months ago

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Meta has launched the WhatsApp for Business Technical Implementation Certification to help developers validate their skills and attract clients. This certification allows developers to demonstrate expertise, stand out from competitors, and build trust with clients. It can lead to more clients, higher earnings, and access to a global network. The exam covers setting up the WhatsApp Business Platform and integrating APIs. The certification exam is currently free.

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