# Best Social Network Platforms - Page 8 *By [Neeraja Prakash](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/neeraja-prakash)* Social networks allow individuals and companies to connect with one another to communicate and share data, often in a public forum. In a social network, users are represented by a profile, and they connect with other users who have similar interests or backgrounds, or who they know in real life. Social networks are typically accessed via web browsers or mobile applications. Companies use social networks for a variety of purposes. It allows them to build and maintain their brand by sharing content or promoting marketing materials. It can also be used for networking, advertising, or even for customer service, among other uses. Companies can use social networks in tandem with software in one or more of the following categories: social media management, social analytics, social media monitoring, social advertising, and social customer service. To qualify for inclusion in the Social Networks category, a product must: - Enable users to create profiles and connect with others based on interests, backgrounds, or real-life connections - Provide a platform for communication and data sharing, accessible via web browsers or mobile applications - Support brand building, networking, advertising, or customer service functionalities for companies ## G2 Grid® for Social Network Platforms ![G2 Grid® for Social Network Platforms plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-networks/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=606&focus%5B%5D=60491&focus%5B%5D=1719&focus%5B%5D=14342&focus%5B%5D=646&focus%5B%5D=61483&focus%5B%5D=118369&focus%5B%5D=80889) Highlighted products: Facebook, Instagram for Business, Pinterest, LinkedIn Premium, X (Twitter), Snapchat, ResearchGate, and GroupMe. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-networks/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=facebook&focus%5B%5D=instagram-for-business&focus%5B%5D=pinterest&focus%5B%5D=linkedin-premium&focus%5B%5D=x-twitter&focus%5B%5D=snapchat&focus%5B%5D=researchgate&focus%5B%5D=groupme) ## How Many Social Network Platforms Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 116 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.17/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings *Last updated: July 10, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Social Network Platforms Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 3,000+ Authentic Reviews - 116+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. 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