Myspace is not back in a new form yet. Its current owners have promised to relaunch the social network, but they have not announced a 2026 launch date, a new app, a beta program, pricing or even a feature list.
That distinction matters as posts spread across Threads on August 1 describing the service as already returning. Some users were asking whether an app was live; others were celebrating a full comeback. The confirmed news is narrower: the owners say they intend to try again when they believe the timing is right.
What the owners actually said
Chris and Tim Vanderhook discussed their plans in Tommy Avallone's 2026 documentary Myspace. In a July 17 report by People, syndicated by AOL, the brothers said they still own the brand and are its stewards. Their central promise was direct: “We are going to relaunch Myspace.”
But the very next part of the statement supplied the missing caveat. They said they were waiting for the right time and would try again if another relaunch failed. That is a statement of intent, not a release schedule. A separate July 23 report from Geekspin, syndicated by Yahoo, described the plan the same way and did not identify a launch window.
The ownership claim is supported by Viant Technology's latest annual report. Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2026, it says the company acquired Myspace.com in 2011. The filing names Tim, Chris and Russ Vanderhook as Viant's founders and says Tim and Chris continue to lead the company.
The old Myspace never fully disappeared
The existing Myspace website remains online. As of August 1, it presents a music-and-culture portal with artist profiles, entertainment stories, search, sign-up and sign-in controls. That live site is different from the customizable, friend-centered social network many users remember—and no official announcement says which parts of the original experience would return.
The Vanderhooks have attempted a comeback before. After acquiring Myspace, they rebuilt it around artists and music with Justin Timberlake involved. In the documentary, they said the effort unraveled as advertisers moved toward Facebook; Chris Vanderhook put their losses at a little over $150 million.
A future relaunch would also begin without much of the platform's original archive. In March 2019, Myspace said a server migration had made older photos, videos and audio unavailable. Wired reported that almost all user content uploaded before 2016 was lost, including an estimated 50 million audio tracks.
What would make the comeback real
A genuine launch should produce evidence that does not yet exist: an official product page, a dated announcement, a beta invitation from a verified Myspace or Viant channel, or an app listing tied to the real company. Until then, “Myspace is coming back” is best read as a promise, not a date on the calendar.
Users should be especially cautious with unofficial download links, waitlists and login pages that capitalize on the viral moment. Tom Anderson—the familiar face in nostalgic Myspace posts—is not the current owner, and an image of “Myspace Tom” is not proof that a new service is authorized. The safest place to watch is Myspace's official domain and Viant's verified corporate channels.
What happens next
The unanswered questions are the product itself and the timing: whether Myspace would restore profile customization, music discovery and friend lists, or build something entirely different for an algorithm-weary audience. The owners have made the comeback vow. They have not yet shipped the comeback.
