PHILIPSBURG — The Dutch social network Hyves is resuming operations following a thirteen-year absence from the digital landscape. According to Netherlands tourism, the platform is returning with an updated offering.

Hyves was once a dominant platform in the Netherlands, providing users with the ability to customize their profiles and communicate with one another through the so-called ‘krabbel’ messaging feature. The platform ceased operations in 2011.

The return of Hyves represents a renewed effort to reestablish the social network’s presence. According to available information, users will again be able to create and personalize their profiles while utilizing the classic communication features that originally contributed to the platform’s popularity.

Specific details regarding technical implementation, availability, and further strategic plans have not been further detailed in the available sources at this time.