- CrowdTangle, Meta’s platform monitoring tool, is confirmed to be shutting down on August 14th.
- Meta is directing researchers to its new tools, Meta Content Library & Content Library API, for data-sharing and transparency.
- Users can now use Meta Business Suite for insights or third-party tools for similar purposes after CrowdTangle’s shutdown.
An End to CrowdTangle: Meta’s Decision
After years of speculation, Meta has officially confirmed that CrowdTangle, its platform monitoring tool, will be shutting down on August 14th. This decision comes as Meta focuses resources on new research tools like Meta Content Library & Content Library API to meet regulatory requirements and enhance data-sharing transparency.
Despite its value to marketers and journalists, users can now turn to Meta Business Suite for insights or third-party tools for similar purposes post CrowdTangle’s shutdown. This move reduces overall research capacity around Meta’s apps and may require additional costs for users signing up for alternative tools.
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