Hatena to Release New Forum Service in Summer 2026; Closed Beta Starts Today
Hatena Inc. has announced the summer 2026 launch of a new forum service for individual users, with a closed beta for pre-registered users beginning today, May 26, 2026. The service leverages 25 years of UGC operational expertise and AI integration to provide a healthy community space.
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- 📰 Published: May 27, 2026 at 00:30
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Hatena Inc. will release a new forum service for individual users in the summer of 2026. Starting today, May 26, 2026, the company has begun providing a closed beta to pre-registered users.
## Why Hatena is Building a Forum Service
Hatena’s mission is to enrich people's lives by providing new experiences through "Knowing," "Connecting," and "Expressing." Since the launch of "Hatena Diary" in 2003 and "Hatena Bookmark" in 2005, the company has provided features to connect users, but believes there is still room for improvement. In its 25th year, the company is returning to its roots as a UGC service provider to develop a new forum service that realizes these "connections."
## AI-Powered Service Development and Operation
The forum service provides a space for users to connect and exchange opinions safely based on topics. Accumulated discussions become assets that grow in value as the service expands through searchability. The company uses AI in development and operations, contributing to efficient planning, implementation, summarization of communication, and detection of inappropriate posts.
## About the Closed Beta
Starting today, the closed beta has begun, primarily for users of services such as "Hatena Blog" and "Hatena Bookmark." The company will use feedback to make improvements ahead of the official release in summer 2026.
## Why Hatena is Building a Forum Service
Hatena’s mission is to enrich people's lives by providing new experiences through "Knowing," "Connecting," and "Expressing." Since the launch of "Hatena Diary" in 2003 and "Hatena Bookmark" in 2005, the company has provided features to connect users, but believes there is still room for improvement. In its 25th year, the company is returning to its roots as a UGC service provider to develop a new forum service that realizes these "connections."
## AI-Powered Service Development and Operation
The forum service provides a space for users to connect and exchange opinions safely based on topics. Accumulated discussions become assets that grow in value as the service expands through searchability. The company uses AI in development and operations, contributing to efficient planning, implementation, summarization of communication, and detection of inappropriate posts.
## About the Closed Beta
Starting today, the closed beta has begun, primarily for users of services such as "Hatena Blog" and "Hatena Bookmark." The company will use feedback to make improvements ahead of the official release in summer 2026.
FAQ
はてながリリースする新しいフォーラムサービスはいつ正式提供されますか？
2026年夏の正式リリースを予定しています。
はてなのフォーラムサービスでAIはどのように活用されますか？
開発の効率化（企画・実装）、およびサービス運営におけるコミュニケーションの要約や不適切な投稿の検知などに活用されており、今後は多言語翻訳などにも導入予定です。
クローズドベータは誰が参加できますか？
2026年5月に事前登録を行った「はてなブログ」や「はてなブックマーク」などのユーザーを中心に提供されます。
フォーラムサービス提供の背景は何ですか？
創業25年の節目に、祖業であるUGCサービスの原点に立ち返り、ユーザー同士の「つながり」を実現することを目的としています。
はてなはどのようなプラットフォームサービスを運営していますか？
「はてなブックマーク」や「はてなブログ」などのコンテンツプラットフォームサービスを運営しており、実績として2026年1月時点で登録ユーザー数は1,312万人です。