Facebook tests reorganized navigation bar

Some Facebook users are seeing a new version of the top navigation bar, which moves search closer to the Facebook logo and pushes messages and notifications off to the right.

It seems the social network could be looking to emphasize the search function. When users look to the top left out of habit, they’ll see the search bar instead. The design even puts the words “Facebook” and “Search” next to each other. However, when users get a red notification about a new friend, message or activity, their eyes will be pulled farther away from the search bar.

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