Google+ was introduced by tech giant Google in 2011 as a platform to compete with social networking giants like Facebook and Twitter. The platform swiftly gained attention due to its unique features, such as Circles, Hangouts, and Communities. However, despite initial user engagement, Google+ struggled to keep up with the evolving social media landscape. Privacy concerns, lack of sustained user interest, and intense competition took a toll on its growth. Finally, in April 2019, Google announced the shutdown of Google+. Although it couldn’t live up to its expectations, Google+ will always be remembered as a bold attempt to revolutionize social networking.#22#