Free Basics by Facebook
Free Basics by Facebook is made and published by Meta Platforms, Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Meta Platforms, Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Meta Platforms, Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Total installs
- 3.7 million
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.00
- 19,003 ratings
- Last updated
- August 10, 2026
Free Basics by Facebook is popular, with 3.7 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.0 stars from 19,003 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Data-free access via operator partnerships
- Access to popular sites like Facebook, ESPN, BBC News
- Content across multiple categories (news, health, weather, education)
- Part of the Internet.org initiative for broader reach
- Availability varies by country
- Dependent on operator participation and regional agreements
- Potential charges for data outside Free Basics
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 34 thousand
- Per day
- 1.1 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- August 2019
Installs over time
Free Basics by Facebook has been installed 3.7 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.1 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Free Basics by Facebook
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 195.0.0.0.4
- Launched
- August 2019
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Free Basics by Facebook for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 11
- App size
- 6.08 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Free Basics by Facebook
About the app and developer
About Free Basics by Facebook
Free Basics by Facebook is a social app developed by Meta Platforms, Inc.
How many times has Free Basics by Facebook been installed?
Free Basics by Facebook has been installed 3.7 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 34 thousand times.
What is the rating of Free Basics by Facebook?
Free Basics by Facebook is rated 4.00 out of 5 stars, based on 19 thousand ratings.
Is Free Basics by Facebook free?
Free Basics by Facebook is free. The app size is 6.08 MB. The latest version available is 195.0.0.0.4. The last update was on August 10, 2026.
What are the requirements for Free Basics by Facebook?
Free Basics by Facebook requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2019.
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Store listing
By Meta Platforms, Inc., from Google Play“Free access to websites like Facebook, ESPN and more.”
Description by Meta Platforms, Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Free Basics includes websites like:
• AccuWeather
• BabyCenter & MAMA
• BBC News
• Dictionary.com
• ESPN
• UNICEF
Websites vary by country.
Free Basics by Facebook is part of the Internet.org initiative. We’re working with mobile operators around the world to make Free Basics widely available.
These mobile operators have agreed to not charge you for the data used to browse Free Basics. Data used beyond Free Basics, including but not limited to any minimum balance requirements and text messaging costs, may still result in standard rates and charges from your mobile operator.