--- title: "Category Specific Timeline" url: https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/ date: 2025-11-10 modified: 2026-02-16 lang: en author: "cpsatinder" description: "Category Specific Timeline Add A Specific Category Timeline Add a category-specific timeline on any page and you can also add multiple timeline sections to display different categories separately. Cool Timeline..." image: https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/category_specific_timeline.jpg word_count: 138 --- # Category Specific Timeline **Category Specific Timeline ** # Add A Specific Category Timeline Add a category-specific timeline on any page and you can also [add multiple timeline](https://cooltimeline.com/doc/create-timeline-in-page-builders/) sections to display different categories separately. ![cool-timeline](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/icon-cool-timeline-150x150.png) ### Cool Timeline Pro [ ASC/DESC ](/demo/order-asc-desc-timeline/) [ Navigation ](/demo/scrolling-navigation-timeline/) [ Animation ](/demo/animation-effects-timeline/) [ Load More ](/demo/ajax-load-more-or-pagination/) [ Category ](/demo/category-filters-timeline/) [ Buy Plugin ](/plugin/cool-timeline-pro/#pricing) Category 1 Category 2 #### Category 1 Timeline(Facebook History) 2012May 15 [Facebook Acquires Mobile Photo Sharing Startup Lightbox](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/facebook-acquires-mobile-photo-sharing-startup-lightbox/)[![Facebook Acquires Mobile Photo Sharing Startup Lightbox](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-9.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-9.png)In May 2012, Facebook acquired Lightbox, a mobile photo-sharing startup. This acquisition was aimed at adding Lightbox’s technology and talent… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/facebook-acquires-mobile-photo-sharing-startup-lightbox/) June 18 [Facebook Scoops Up Face.com For $55-60M](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/facebook-scoops-up-face-com-for-55-60m/)[![Facebook Scoops Up Face.com For $55-60M](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-10.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-10.png)In June 2012, Facebook acquired Face.com for $55-60 million. Face.com specializes in facial recognition technology, which Facebook aimed to integrate… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/facebook-scoops-up-face-com-for-55-60m/) 2014February 19 [Acquires Whatsapp](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-whatsapp/)[![Acquires Whatsapp](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-11.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-11.png)In February 2014, Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion. This helped to expand Facebook’s reach in mobile messaging, integrating WhatsApp’s… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-whatsapp/) March 25 [Acquires Oculus VR](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-oculus-vr/)[![Acquires Oculus VR](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-12.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-12.png)In March 2014, Facebook acquired Oculus VR for $2 billion. This acquisition aimed to pioneer virtual reality technology, integrating Oculus’s… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-oculus-vr/) Page 3 of 5 [ ](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/2/) [1](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/1/) [2](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/2/) 3 [4](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/4/) [5](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/5/) [ ](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/4/) **Shortcode** (Above timeline uses this shortcode) :- ` [[cool-timeline layout="default" designs="design-1" skin="default" category="facebook-history" show-posts="4" order="ASC" icons="dot" animations="fade-up" date-format="F d" based="default" compact-ele-pos="main-date" pagination="default" filters="no" read-more="show" content-length="20" timeline-title=" COMPANY HISTORY"]] ` #### Category 2 Timeline(Google History) 2006October 09 [Buys YouTube – It Was the Best Tech Deal Ever](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/buys-youtube-it-was-the-best-tech-deal-ever/)[![Buys YouTube – It Was the Best Tech Deal Ever](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-10-1.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-10-1.png) - The acquisition secured Google’s dominance in online video, integrating YouTube’s massive user base and content library. - It generated significant advertising revenue, transforming YouTube into a central platform for digital media consumption. 2008September 02 [Google Launched Chrome Browser](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/google-launched-chrome-browser/)[![Google Launched Chrome Browser](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-11.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-11.png)In September 2008, Google launched Chrome, a web browser designed for speed, simplicity, and security. Chrome introduced features like an omnibox for unified search and address bar, incognito mode for private browsing, and automatic updates, quickly becoming a popular choice among internet users. September 23 [Releases Android OS](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/releases-android-os/)[![Releases Android OS](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-12.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-12.png)Google released the Android operating system in 2008, revolutionizing mobile technology. - Open-source platform enabling customization and development by third-party developers. - Integration with Google services like Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Play Store, enhancing user experience and app accessibility. November 05 [Yahoo Drops Partnership With Google](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/yahoo-drops-partnership-with-google/)[![Yahoo Drops Partnership With Google](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-6.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-6.png)In 2008, Yahoo ended its partnership with Google, shifting to its search technology. This move aimed to increase Yahoo’s competitiveness in the search engine market by developing independent search capabilities and reducing reliance on Google, ultimately striving to enhance user experience and advertising revenue. Page 3 of 5 [ ](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/2/) [1](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/1/) [2](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/2/) 3 [4](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/4/) [5](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/5/) [ ](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/category-specific-timeline/page/4/) **Shortcode** (Above timeline uses this shortcode) :- ` [[cool-timeline layout="default" designs="design-3" skin="default" category="google-history" show-posts="4" order="ASC" icons="dot" animations="fade-up" date-format="F d" story-content="full" based="default" compact-ele-pos="main-date" pagination="default" filters="no" timeline-title=" "]] `