# Social Networking Search Engines Google 'Plus One' is Rumored to Rival Facebook By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-plus-one References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/12/what-the-heck-i.php) & [tomsguide](http://www.tomsguide.com/us/google-plus-one-vic-gundotra-sergey-brin-google-me,news-9193.html) The Internet is abuzz over rumors of [Google's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vpn-by-google-one) new social networking site Google Plus One. Plus One is rumored to be Google's new social media site/add-on intended to challenge the likes of [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) and [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-circle). Google Plus One is said to be anything from a standalone site to a toolbar. Reports have it launching sometime around March or April 2011, so keep your Internet eyes open. Read below to find out more about Google's new social networking endeavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Rivalry:** With the launch of Google Plus One, a new wave of social media rivalry is expected to disrupt the industry. - **Social Network Integration:** As Google Plus One is rumored to be a standalone site or toolbar, integration opportunities with existing social networks could disrupt the market. - **Social Network Advertising:** As Google Plus One is reportedly designed to rival Facebook and Twitter, new advertising opportunities within social networks are expected to emerge. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Networking:** The launch of Google Plus One will disrupt the social networking industry and ignite a new wave of competition among players. - **Search Engines:** Google Plus One's rumored launch as a standalone site or toolbar will change the face of search engines and challenge industry leaders like Google itself. - **Digital Advertising:** The anticipated launch of Google Plus One will create new opportunities within digital advertising and encourage players to innovate their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-plus.md) - [Professional Network Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphone.md) - [Creative Online Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island.md) - [AI Community Growth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialone.md) - [Social Networking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf.md) - [Single Post Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-one-post.md) - [VPN Service Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vpn-by-google-one.md) - [Customizable Profile Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app.md) - [Private Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-circle.md)