# Customizable Social Avatars Facebook Avatars are Digital Lookalikes That Enhance Communication By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-22 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-avatar References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/03/facebook-avatars-stickers/) Facebook is introducing Facebook Avatars for a fun way for users to enhance their communications. The customizable digital lookalikes can be styled with different faces, hair and clothing options, and they can be used as stickers in chats and comments on the social media platform. The avatars were created to be as inclusive as possible, as well as realistic, so that people have yet another way to express themselves online. In the future, there's the possibility for Facebook to explore the use of Avatars for profile pictures and groups, especially for cases where users may want to use their digital likeness instead of a real photo of themselves to interact with other strangers online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Social Avatars:** Creating personalized avatars for social media can provide users with another way to express themselves online. - **Increased Virtual Communication:** Using avatars in chats and comments can enhance online communication and provide a fun way to express emotions. - **Digital Identity:** The emergence of avatars for profile pictures and groups raises the question of the role of digital identity and its impact on online interactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** The use of avatars can enhance user engagement and create new opportunities for social media companies to offer personalized features. - **Gaming:** The technology behind creating customizable avatars has the potential to disrupt the gaming industry by allowing for more advanced character creation and customization options. - **Virtual Reality:** Customizable avatars can have implications for the virtual reality industry, as digital identity becomes more prominent in online interactions and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avatar-Supporting Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-2.md) - [TikTok Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-avatars.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [Video Conferencing Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-avatar.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-8.md) - [3D Video Call Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams.md) - [Realistic Chat-Based Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tems.md) - [Digital Avatar Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-generator.md) - [AI-Powered Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-magic-avatar.md)