Jane Wong
Jane Wong
Hacker turned builder & consultant — technology blogger, app researcher and front-end engineer (Forbes 30 Under 30).
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
wongmjane blog — app feature discoveries
Ongoing collection of reverse-engineered discoveries and first looks at unreleased features for major apps (e.g., LinkedIn dark mode, Facebook dark mode, Instagram Story editor workflows). Posts often include screenshots, technical notes and verification of findings.
LinkedIn Dark Mode discovery (blog)
Public write-up and screenshots showing LinkedIn testing a web dark mode prior to public release.
Facebook Dark Mode discovery (blog)
First-look reporting on Facebook app's unreleased dark mode for mobile.
Feature findings across major platforms
Numerous documented discoveries (Instagram, Twitter/X, Spotify, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger Rooms), frequently cited by tech press and used to alert companies about pre-release bugs or privacy issues.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Forbes 30 Under 30 — Social Media
2022Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Media in recognition of sustained influence and reporting on platform features and behavior.
Widely-cited technology reporter / app researcher
Consistent media attention for scooping unreleased features on major social platforms; has been called a leading independent app researcher.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Product / Platform Engineer (Instagram & Threads)
Worked on Instagram and Threads; role reported in public sources documenting her tenure at Meta and contributions to product work while employed there.
Independent Consultant & Builder
Runs wongmjane.com and provides consulting, reverse-engineering research, security reporting and front-end engineering services. Frequent contributor of technical findings to bug-bounty programs and tech press.
Technology Blogger, App Researcher & White-hat Researcher
Publishes original research uncovering unreleased product features, potential privacy/security issues, and product changes across social platforms.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
Attended (dropped out)
Listed as having attended UMass Dartmouth; sources indicate she dropped out to pursue independent work.
Socials
Connect and explore.
