Facebook Pages will have a cleaner look by removing the Like button in the new design.
As first reported by Tech Crunch on Wednesday, July 22, the new page design aims to make it easier for those who manage Facebook Pages with a cleaner and more readable outline.
Currently, the new features are being tested among a few public figures like actors, authors, creators, and media entities. However, Facebook has now expanded the test to a broader group of Pages, including some English-language business accounts. The test provides an option for Pages to try the new layout on the mobile platform.
A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020.
With the new less complex layout, page visitors can easily see key information such as the Page's bio and posts. As the Like button and the number of Page Likes are removed, only the Follow button and follower count will be shown on the page.
Currently, users who "like" a Page are automatically following the page, but they may change the settings at any time. This may be confusing to some page owners who just want to engage with people who are interested in the Page.
Meanwhile, Twitter user noted on July 18 that the page scroll starts below the profile banner. However, there was no report from Facebook about this change.
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