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Last updated on: 2026-06-21
Android Apps > Social > Free Basics by Facebook
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Free Basics by Facebook

185.0.0.0.0
Meta Platforms, Inc.
4.05
18,524 reviews
1,000,000+
Downloads
Free

Free access to websites like Facebook, ESPN and more.

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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.

Description
With Free Basics, you can connect to Facebook and other websites for free using a SIM card from a qualifying mobile operator.
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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
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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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Comments on Free Basics by Facebook for Android

★★★★★ Japheth Philip · May 5, 2026
What an awesome app from Meta, this app is free to browse whatever you need online, no data needed, I recommend this app to you, go and download it and enjoy. Thank you.
★★★★★ Abdullah Al Faruque · Jan 29, 2026
Pure Helpful App For Worldwide Users! We Can Read News, Info and Can Get Services Through It. Jazakallahu Khairan, Free basics Authority!
★★★★★ George Uche · Jun 3, 2026
This is what we call the world is a better place. Thanks to meta for this awesome app
★★★★★ hamdzs habibi · Mar 3, 2026
Focus on app behavior and features, not personal data. Be clear and concise. Include specifics like: App loads quickly and interface is intuitive. Crashes occasionally when opening the? Camera. Useful notifications, but consumes too much battery. Avoid sharing sensitive info: passwords, account IDs, payment info, private messages.
★☆☆☆☆ Awinyattah john Ayariga · May 1, 2026
When I downloaded it was wondering for thirty minutes to forty minutes and stopped, I have been asked to on my data but still nothing.
★☆☆☆☆ Farhad Babar · Dec 21, 2025
Very poor free basics aap because many sites are not working, and Hamariweb cricket rankings are not working, AccuWeather site is not added and many other sites are not working from long time please solve free basics aap all problems kindly and make better free basics aap for users

Google Play Rankings for Free Basics by Facebook

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Technologies used by Free Basics by Facebook

13 permissions · 11 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include network access (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE), storage (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE), and device/state related permissions (READ_PHONE_STATE, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED). It also includes short-cut and package-management related permissions (INSTALL_SHORTCUT, REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES). This is a typical mix for a content-browsing app that loads data and supports home-screen shortcuts; no explicit non-storage user data access is indicated in the provided data.
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