Quick answer
Facebook Lite is Meta's small, data-saving version of Facebook for Android, built for slow connections and phones with little storage. Google Play lists the version as varying by device, and the official Facebook Lite APK was last updated on October 27, 2026. It's free, supported by ads, with optional in-app purchases.
| App name | Facebook Lite |
|---|---|
| Developer | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
| Latest version | Varies with device |
| Updated | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Package name | com.facebook.lite |
| Category | Social |
| Price | Free |
| Contains ads | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
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What is Facebook Lite?
Facebook Lite is a smaller, lighter version of Facebook made by Meta for phones with limited storage, older hardware or slow internet. It does the core things you'd expect, such as scrolling your feed, posting, commenting, sharing photos, joining groups and following pages, but in a much smaller download that uses less data.
It was built for places where mobile data is expensive or networks are slow, and it works even on 2G connections. It also has messaging built in, so you don't need the separate Messenger app. On Google Play it's listed by Meta Platforms, Inc. and has more than a billion downloads.
You use the same Facebook account, friends and groups as on the regular app. It's one of the social media apps we cover, and the best way to use Facebook on a budget phone.
What's new in Facebook Lite
The Facebook Lite app on Google Play was last updated on October 27, 2026. Google Play shows the version and minimum Android version as "Varies with device," and the listing has no "What's new" text for this update, so the developer hasn't published notes for it.
Meta updates its apps frequently and rolls out most changes gradually from its servers, so features can appear without a visible app update.
Key features
Small and data-friendly
Facebook Lite is a fraction of the size of the full Facebook app and loads quickly on slow networks. It keeps images and visuals simpler to save data, which makes a real difference on a limited mobile plan.
Messages built in
Chat with friends from inside Facebook Lite, without installing Messenger. Messages sync with Messenger and Facebook on other devices.
Feed, groups and pages
Read and react to posts, comment, share, and join groups and follow pages, just like on the full app. Notifications work the same way too.
Photos and posts
Post status updates and photos, tag friends, and share to your profile, groups or pages.
Works on older phones
The app is designed to run on older and low-memory Android phones that struggle with the full Facebook app, and to use less battery.
Facebook Lite vs Facebook
| Facebook Lite | ||
|---|---|---|
| App size | Small | Much larger |
| Works on 2G and slow networks | Yes | Slower |
| Messaging | Built in | Separate Messenger app for full features |
| Visuals | Simpler | Full design, videos and effects |
| Account | Same account | Same account |
Choose Lite if your phone is short on storage or your connection is slow. Choose the full app if you want every feature and the best video quality.
Tips for saving data and space
Turn off video autoplay in Facebook Lite's settings, so videos only play when you tap them. Clear the app's cache now and then under Settings → Apps → Facebook Lite → Storage if your phone is running out of space. Download photos only when you need them, and use Wi-Fi for uploading albums. If you also have the full Facebook app installed, removing it frees up a lot of storage, since Lite gives you the same account.
How to install Facebook Lite APK on Android
Install Facebook Lite from Google Play and check that the developer is Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Open Google Play and search for Facebook Lite, or use the link above.
- Tap Install, then open the app and log in to your Facebook account.
- If your phone has no Play Store, any Facebook Lite APK comes from a third-party mirror. Android will only install it over an existing Facebook Lite if it's signed by Meta.
- If you downloaded a file from APKPeer, check that the SHA-256 matches the one on this page. We link to Google Play only, so there's no APKPeer file for Facebook Lite.
- If you installed from a file, turn off the install permission under Settings → Apps → Special app access → Install unknown apps.
Is Facebook Lite APK safe?
The official Facebook Lite app is safe to install. It's published by Meta Platforms, Inc. on Google Play and rated Teen. Play marks it as containing ads and in-app purchases, from $0.29 to $179.99 per item.
Privacy works the same as on regular Facebook. Meta collects data about how you use its apps to personalize your feed and ads, as its privacy policy explains, and you can review ad settings in Accounts Center. Turn on two-factor authentication there too, because Facebook accounts are a common target for hijacking.
Watch out for modified Facebook Lite APKs and "Facebook Lite Pro"-style apps from other sites. They aren't made by Meta and can steal your login. Also be careful with links in messages that ask you to log in again, a common phishing trick. APKPeer only links to the official app.
Facebook Lite vs alternatives
- Instagram is Meta's photo and video app, focused on Reels and Stories rather than groups and pages.
- Facebook is the full app, with every feature and better video quality, if your phone has the space.
- WhatsApp is better for private chats with friends and family, with end-to-end encryption on by default.
If you want Facebook on a phone with little storage or a slow connection, Facebook Lite is the official way to do it.
Version history
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Facebook Lite on Android?
Open Google Play, search for Facebook Lite and check the developer is Meta Platforms, Inc. before tapping Install. Google Play only shows the Install button if your phone is compatible. It's free to install, and Play keeps it updated automatically, so you never need to download an APK by hand. Avoid copies from other sites: they aren't from Meta Platforms, Inc. and may be altered, so the safest way to use Facebook Lite is the official listing.
What is the difference between Facebook and Facebook Lite?
Facebook Lite is a much smaller app that uses less data and works on slow 2G and 3G connections. It has the core features, such as the feed, posts, photos, groups, pages and messages, but simpler visuals and fewer extras than the full Facebook app. Both use the same account.
Does Facebook Lite include Messenger?
Yes. Facebook Lite has messaging built in, so you can chat with friends without installing the separate Messenger app. That's one of the main reasons people with limited storage choose Facebook Lite over the regular app.
Is Facebook Lite safe?
The official Facebook Lite app from Google Play is safe. It's published by Meta Platforms, Inc. Avoid modified Facebook Lite APKs from other sites, since they can steal your login. Turn on two-factor authentication in Accounts Center to protect your account.
Can I use Facebook and Facebook Lite at the same time?
Yes. They're separate apps and can both be installed on one phone, signed in to the same account. Most people choose one to save space, though, since they show the same feed, friends and messages.
