Facebook adds new way to explore Rooms

Facebook wants its users to find the Rooms that will make a difference to them.

In a blog post this morning, the company said it was adding an Explore button to Rooms, its anonymous social communities app.

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“Over the past month and a half, our community has created tens of thousands of rooms ranging from developers emulating old video games on modern smartphones, to college fraternities, depression support, and Kendama tricks,” the blog post read. “Starting today, we’re giving you an easier way to discover and join these communities. In Rooms v1.2, you’ll notice a new “Explore” button in the top-left of the app. Navigate there to take a peek at a handful of awesome rooms and join them with a single tap! We hope you find a room that resonates with you.”

Rooms, a project of Facebook’s Creative Labs team, was launched in October.

With the app, anyone can create their own chatrooms around the subjects they want to talk about. They can also customize the design and color of the Room and invite others via shareable QR codes.

In November, Facebook posted a list of what at that time were its 10 favorite Rooms. Among them: Live Music Fuels the Soul, featuring photos and videos shot at concerts; Carma, about Americans’ love for cars; and Depression Support, a community for talking about tough times.