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Facebook Lite

Meta Platforms, Inc. · com.facebook.lite

4.0 (3,174 ratings) 1B+ downloads v513.0.0.0.56 3.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

Download APK 3.2 MB v531.0.0.8.104 · Google Play signature All versions
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At a glance

Latest version
v513.0.0.0.56 (973960550)
Updated
Jun 8, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size
3.2 MB
Requires
Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support
ARM 64-bit
Category
Social (app)
Listed since
Jan 21, 2015
Permissions
65 (16 sensitive)
Website
facebook.com/facebook
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Facebook Lite is an app by Meta Platforms, Inc. in the Social category, listed since January 2015. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 65 permissions, 16 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 533.0.0.8.105, it drops 1 permission: “Read basic phone state”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.0out of 53,174 ratings
  • 5 ★57%
  • 4 ★16%
  • 3 ★11%
  • 2 ★2%
  • 1 ★13%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v513.0.0.0.56

Improvements for reliability and speed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “aplicationpaidprofree”.

Facebook Lite is a streamlined version of Facebook designed to provide core social features with reduced data usage and simplified navigation. It focuses on efficient loading and steady performance, particularly on slower networks or devices with limited resources. Compatible with a wide range of Android hardware, the app presents the main feed in a compact layout suited to low-bandwidth conditions. The feed acts as the central space for viewing updates from friends, groups, and followed pages. Its simplified structure helps keep scrolling responsive under constrained bandwidth. Text posts, photos, and lightweight media formats load with minimal delay, and the interface includes options for reacting or commenting without navigating away from the current view. Users can also publish their own posts through a pared-down composition panel that supports text entries, image attachments, and location tags within a low-overhead design. Communication functions remain integrated in a form tailored for efficiency. The platform provides access to message threads using a layout that conserves data and reduces background activity. Conversations appear in clear threaded form so essential information stays visible without relying on complex transitions or animations. Notifications follow standard device behavior, indicating new activity while avoiding unnecessary data use. Although broader messaging features may be available in separate applications, the Lite interface preserves straightforward access to recent chats and active exchanges. Profiles are presented in a clean, condensed format that highlights primary information. Users can view their posts, basic personal details, and a compact image gallery without additional visual layers. The app also includes settings for adjusting visibility controls and managing connections, all of which are arranged to support quick navigation. Profile adjustments—such as updating a cover image or modifying basic information—occur within the same lightweight interface and synchronize across devices linked to the account. Group participation is supported through interfaces adapted to low-data environments. Group feeds prioritize text and compressed media, allowing discussions to load quickly even when connectivity is limited. Browsing posts or adding contributions requires minimal visual overhead, and the platform provides tools for group administrators to manage membership or moderate content through straightforward controls. This streamlined structure enables interaction within active communities without placing heavy demands on device performance. Events are included in a reduced layout that focuses on clarity. Each listing displays essential details such as date, general description, and host information. Responses rely on simple status selections, and reminders appear through the device’s notification system. After the download is complete and the app becomes part of regular use, the events section continues updating in the background with limited data impact. A lightweight marketplace component is incorporated as well, allowing users to browse local listings in a format adjusted for low data consumption. Listings display compressed images, short descriptions, and location details. Filters help refine results by distance or category, and communication with sellers uses the same efficient messaging access available throughout the app. The marketplace remains visually distinct from the social feed to keep navigation clear while preserving minimal interface weight. A modest video area is also available, focusing on shorter clips and playback that adapts to lower-bandwidth conditions. The interface prioritizes quick loading and conservative data use while adjusting video quality to match connection strength. Users can follow creators or save items for later viewing, and the video layout functions separately from the main feed to maintain consistent performance. Settings follow the Lite app’s emphasis on efficiency. Controls for notifications, privacy preferences, language options, and content filters appear in a concise menu designed to reduce visual complexity. Account management tools, including login oversight and security controls, are integrated into the same streamlined structure. Once installed, these settings can be revisited at any time without affecting overall responsiveness. Daily navigation relies on a compact set of icons leading to the app’s primary areas. This approach maintains accessibility while keeping the interface light. Actions such as scrolling, switching sections, viewing discussions, or posting text remain responsive even under restricted bandwidth or on older devices. With simplified visual elements throughout, tasks like uploading photos or browsing conversations proceed with minimal delay. Facebook Lite focuses on essential communication and content browsing in a format designed for efficiency. By prioritizing low data usage, simplified navigation, and consistent performance, it supports everyday interaction across feeds, messaging, and community features on a wide range of devices.

Version history

27 versions are listed, going back to v496.0.0.10.103. New versions arrive here about every week. Since v531.0.0.8.104 it requires Android 8.0+.

v513.0.0.0.56 LATEST Jun 8, 2026 3.2 MB TRUSTED v532.0.0.6.105 Oct 6, 2026 3.4 MB TRUSTED v531.0.0.13.104 Oct 7, 2026 3.4 MB TRUSTED v530.0.0.8.106 Sep 29, 2026 3.4 MB TRUSTED v531.0.0.8.104 Oct 2, 2026 3.3 MB TRUSTED

All 27 versions

Facebook Lite among popular Social apps

Facebook Lite is one of the 36 most downloaded apps in our Social category.

AppRatingDownloadsDownload size
Instagram Lite 4.4 (243) 1B+ 3.8 MB
Twitter 4.1 (2,766) 1B+ –
Facebook Lite (this app) 4.0 (3,174) 1B+ 3.2 MB
LinkedIn: Jobs & Business News 4.0 (208) 1B+ 52.4 MB
Currents 4.4 (1,454) 1B+ 16.4 MB

Apps listed next to it in our Social ranking by downloads. Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Meta Platforms Inc.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
  • Signed differently from the Google Play version v532.0.0.6.105, v531.0.0.13.104, v530.0.0.8.106 and v531.0.0.8.104, which match Google Play, use another certificate. Android normally won't update an installed Play Store copy with this file. v532.0.0.6.105 · v531.0.0.13.104 · v530.0.0.8.106 · v531.0.0.8.104

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Jun 8, 2026
  • Signed byC=US, ST=California, L=Menlo Park, O=Meta Platforms Inc., OU=Meta Mobile, CN=Meta Platforms Inc.
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)CC:69:EF:02:CC:1D:98:0C:EB:FC:31:4D:E9:2E:CB:63:22:AD:29:FE
  • File MD518e0e29997b572a125dd1975a3f88ca7
  • Uploaded by “aplicationpaidprofree” Bronze tier · 1,631 followers · uploading since 2018

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (5 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (65)

Facebook Lite requests 65 permissions, 16 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Facebook Lite APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Facebook Lite for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 528.0.0.9.106 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 528.0.0.9.106 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Probably not if you installed Facebook Lite from Google Play: this file is signed with a different certificate, and Android normally refuses such an update. You would have to uninstall your copy first, which deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Facebook Lite free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Facebook Lite APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with a different certificate than the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 18e0e29997b572a125dd1975a3f88ca7.

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