Which Google social network launched in June 2011?

Which Google social network launched in June 2011? Google+ launched on June 28, 2011.

Google+ was Google’s attempt to compete in social networking while connecting users more closely across Google services. Its initial release was an invite-only field test, and the service emphasized organized sharing rather than treating every connection identically. Users placed contacts into “Circles,” such as friends, family, or coworkers, to control who saw particular posts.

Other signature features included Hangouts for group video conversations, Communities for shared interests, and Collections for topic-based content. Google described the project as a way to make online sharing feel more like real-life relationships. It was Google’s fourth major foray into social networking, following services including Orkut, Google Friend Connect, and Google Buzz.

Google+ is often confused with Google Buzz or Google Wave because all three were Google-branded social or collaborative products. They were separate services. Google+ struggled with sustained engagement and was shut down for personal and brand accounts on April 2, 2019.