Facebook

What Facebook is for

Facebook is a social networking app for keeping up with people, joining interest-based communities, watching short videos, sharing updates and finding local listings. It suits users who want several types of social activity in one place rather than a separate app for messaging, community discussion, entertainment and buying or selling items.

What you can do

• Follow people and pages: The main feed brings together posts, photos, videos and updates from friends, public figures, organisations and businesses.
• Join Groups: Groups organise conversations around hobbies, local areas, support networks and specialist interests. They can be useful when a broad public feed is too general.
• Browse Marketplace: Marketplace is built around local buying and selling, giving users a place to search listings and contact other members about goods.
• Watch and share video: Reels provides a short-form video stream, while the wider service also supports longer posts and video content.
• Message privately: Facebook connects with private conversations and calls through Meta’s messaging tools, separating direct contact from public posting.

How it fits different users

Facebook is a practical choice for people who need broad reach. Families can share updates, local residents can follow community information, and groups can provide advice from people with similar experiences. Its large network also makes it more likely that a club, business, event or local seller already has a presence there.

Store listing snapshot

Meta Platforms, Inc. develops Facebook under the package name com.facebook.katana. The app has a listed rating of 4.56 out of 5 from more than 178 million reviews, with 10 billion-plus installs. Those figures place it firmly among the largest social apps, although the wide range of features can make the experience feel busy for users who only want a simple feed or private chat.