Facebook is probably the biggest of all gaming sites globally
. Even though there are no public stats available, it is not that difficult making a few educated guesses. There are some figures out there that can help to paint a fairly realistic picture. Firstly there are around 500 million users on Facebook. Secondly the most popular apps on there are games and around three quarters of users play at least one game on a regular basis.
Facebook was intended to be a social networking site, and it still is one. But a lot of people are increasingly using it only for gaming and other fun activities instead of socializing. The only Facebook users who are using the site for networking are those who access the site through their mobile phones (most apps won't work on standard phones). What does this mean for the average Facebook user? Most of us don't think twice before giving these apps access to our profile information. These app developers get every update of our lives even though they aren't officially our friends. This is a bit dangerous, because not all app developers are exactly...nice!
With a virtual population of over 500 million users, Facebook has grown to the size of a very large country. The citizens share many common digital interests. They enjoy chatting, gaming, listening to music and staying up to date with everything online. Facebook allows everyone the opportunity to come together and enjoy things together. People however have a tendency to over-share on Facebook. This results in a lot more information becoming available to a global audience that you would want everyone to know.
A few short years ago Facebook was only the second or third most popular of the social networks. There are however a few factors that have contributed to pushing it into the top seat. It is also the second most popular site in the world. Only behind Google. This is due in part to its social element but the influence of the numerous games on there can not be ignored.
There is lots of fun to be had with online games and you should definitely try out loads of them. It is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to relax during a hard working day. You should however be vigilant in the apps you install. Rather spend a few more minutes to make sure that they are legit. They will get a lot of access to your profile and you don't want it to fall into the wrong hands.