Skyrock

French social networking service (SNS) and blogging platform

FranceSocial media

Founded: 2002
Closed: 2023
Lifespan: 21 years
Country: France
Sector: Social media

In brief

Skyrock was a French social networking service (SNS) and blogging platform based in France. It was founded in 2002 and shut down in 2023. It used to be found at skyrock.com.

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