About Classmates.com
Classmates.com is a social networking site focused on reconnecting former classmates from high school, college, and military units. Founded in 1995, Classmates.com predates Facebook and was among the first social networks, allowing members to find and reconnect with people from their past through class directories, school yearbook photos, and messaging features.
The site maintains an extensive database of school yearbook photos and alumni information spanning decades, making it useful for finding people from your past who may not be on mainstream social media. Premium membership unlocks messaging capabilities and access to additional historical content.
With the rise of Facebook and LinkedIn, Classmates.com's core reconnecting functionality has been partially supplanted by mainstream social networks. The site's unique value remains in its historical yearbook photo archives and database of alumni who registered specifically to connect with former classmates.
Quick Savings Tips
- Create a free profile to be discoverable by former classmates searching for you
- Annual membership plans save 30–40% vs. monthly billing
- Yearbook photo archives are a unique feature not available elsewhere
- Facebook Groups for your high school graduation year are often equally effective for reconnecting
- Limit subscription length initially to evaluate if the community is active for your specific school