Facebook APK
e2916c52b82a68b965c65b7a5a67e4327ce59f646b43024ad1c1a7c60a4d9cdcAbout Facebook
Facebook's official Android app keeps you in the world's largest social network: news feed, groups, marketplace, video and messaging. Marketplace and Groups are especially central to buying, selling and community life across Africa.
Key features
- Fast messaging, calls and media sharing
- Optimised to keep working on unstable connections
- Group chats, channels and stories
- End-to-end privacy controls in settings
How to install
- Tap the green button above to open Facebook's official download page.
- Allow installs from this source when prompted (Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps).
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or Downloads folder.
- If Android shows a Play Protect warning, tap "More details" → "Install anyway". This appears for any app installed outside the Play Store.
- Launch Facebook and sign in or register.
New to sideloading? Read our full guides: how to install an APK · fix the Play Protect warning.
How to update
APK installs don't auto-update through the Play Store. Check this page for the newest Facebook build — we list the current version, size and checksum — download it and install over the existing app. Your data is kept.
FAQ
Is the Facebook APK safe to install?
Yes. We mirror the official Meta build and publish its SHA-256 checksum and a VirusTotal scan on this page, so you can verify the file is untouched before installing.
How do I install Facebook without the Play Store?
Download the APK using the button above, allow installs from your browser when Android asks (Settings → Install unknown apps), then open the downloaded file. Our step-by-step guide above covers the Play Protect prompt too.
What is the Facebook package name?
The Android application ID is com.facebook.katana. Check it after installing (Settings → Apps) to confirm you got the genuine app.
