Orkut creator launches petition to revive social network

Orkut Büyükkökten, creator of the once-popular social network that closed years ago, has launched a public petition to revive the platform with a focus on "real connection and genuine belonging." As of October 9, more than 270,000 people had signed, according to YourStory.

The effort arrives amid persistent skepticism about today’s dominant social networks, which prioritize engagement over community. Büyükkökten’s pitch avoids specifics on monetization or technical architecture, instead leaning on nostalgia and dissatisfaction with existing options. A revival would face steep competition from established players and niche platforms like Tailscale, which Silicon Valley has recently embraced for secure remote networking, as StartupReader noted last month.

The petition’s scale suggests latent demand, but translating signatures into a sustainable product remains the hurdle. Past attempts to resurrect defunct networks have struggled to regain traction, highlighting the challenges of re-entering a crowded market. Büyükkökten’s next steps, including potential partnerships or funding, will clarify whether this is a passion project or a serious bid to compete.

Sources: yourstory.com