What is Web1.0, Web2.0, Web3.0, Web4.0, Web5.0

Web 1.0: Web Of Content

Web 1.0 is a Read-only Web era where Information sharing was the key aspect of it, enabling users to Connect Information through static content websites i.e one-way interaction.  The content was owned by the website owners and there were Web contact Forms to connect and communicate. Banner Advertising was the only advertisement approach.

example sites: encyclopedia.com

Web 2.0: Web Of Communication

Web 2.0 is a Social Web era enabling Read and Write(articles, reviews) of Web pages. This increased the Interaction and Connection between People and information as a Two-way communication channel through social networking, blogging, etc. Sharing content(photos, videos, images, links, etc) was the key aspect of this era. there are Web Applications built that are rich in user experience and interface. Interactive Advertising was pretty popular during this era.

example sites: Wikipedia.com

Web 3.0: Web Of Context 

Also known as The Semantic Web era. it facilitates Read, Write and Execution of Web in a semantic way(understanding the context through language or logical sense). this is going to be a virtual and Immersive web era for users. it primariliy Connects context, people and knowledge with a better visualization than the previous eras by Consolidating content in a Smart way using smart Applications. Behavioral Advertising is a thing in  the Semantic Web era.

example sites: google.com serves the semantic results today.

Web 4.0: Web Of Things

Web 4.0 will consist of smart applications that interpret us and connect the devices(cars, fridges, thermostats, computers, switches etc) and their data by aggregating and personalizing to our preferences without even requesting them. Virtualization, decentralization(Dapps & NFTs) are the thing of this era.

Web 5.0: Web Of Thoughts

Web 5.0 will consist of the AI Web intelligent personal agents who interpret us emotionally and connect data by deep learning and personalization. Virtualization and extreme visualization are the thing of this era. Curated content is interpreted, analyzed, and communicated leveraging Autonomous Applications.