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Free access to websites like Facebook, ESPN and more.
Free Basics by Facebook enables operator-supported, zero-data browsing to a curated set of websites. With over 1 million installs and a solid 4.1-star rating from 18k+ reviews, it remains a popular option for accessing content without data charges—though it is not ranked in any top lists.
Pros & Cons
- Large install base (1M+ downloads) with solid user reception (~4.10/5 from 18k+ reviews)
- Free data access for a curated set of sites via operator partnerships
- Includes popular sites like ESPN, BBC News, UNICEF, and Facebook
- Part of the Internet.org initiative with operator collaboration
- Availability depends on country and operator support; not universally available
- Data beyond Free Basics can incur standard operator charges
- Curated site catalog may limit choice compared to full browser experience
About Free Basics by Facebook
Free Basics by Facebook is a social app developed by Meta Platforms, Inc..
Download Statistics
Free Basics by Facebook has been downloaded 3.6 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 19 thousand times.
User Ratings
Free Basics by Facebook is rated 4.05 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 19 thousand ratings.
App Information
Free Basics by Facebook is FREE to download. The APK download size is 5.55 MB. The latest version available is 185.0.0.0.0. The last update was on December 8, 2025.
Technical Requirements
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 August 2019.
More data about Free Basics by Facebook
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 3.6 million |
| Recent downloads | 19 thousand |
| Rating | 4.05 based on 19 thousand ratings |
| Ranking | Not ranked |
| Version | 185.0.0.0.0 |
| APK size | 5.54 MB |
| Number of libraries | 11 |
| Designed for Android | 6.0+ |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | NO ads |
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Downloads over time
Free Basics by Facebook has been downloaded 3.6 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 640 downloads per day.
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