Official App — Safe Choice

Facebook Lite — Official vs Mod claim

Category: Social (Apps section — not mixed with games). This page compares the official Facebook Lite app with common mod claims, in text only. No mod file is hosted or linked.

Official verified facts

Official title	Facebook Lite
Developer	Meta Platforms, Inc.
Google Play rating	4.3 stars
Reviews	39.3M
Downloads	1B+
Updated on Play	Oct 27, 2026
Category	Social
Rank	#6 top free social
Content rating	Rated for 12+

About the official app

Facebook Lite is a lighter version of Facebook built for slower connections and phones with less storage, covering the core feed, friends, and sharing features.

Figures not invented: the version, size, and required Android version were not shown on the official Play listing view checked at publish time, so they are omitted rather than invented.

Download from Play Store

Official vs Mod — text only

Source	Google Play, signed by Meta Platforms, Inc.	Unknown websites offering a modified file
Safety	Checked by Google Play and the developer	Not verified; can hide malware or spyware
Updates	Automatic official updates	No official updates or support
Account risk	Your account stays under official rules	Accounts can be banned or have data stolen

Download steps — official only

Open the official Google Play listing using the button above.
Check that the developer name shown is Meta Platforms, Inc.
Tap Install and wait for the official download to finish.
Open the app and sign in with your own account.

Mod harms

Modified files are not signed by the official developer and can hide malware or spyware.
They can steal logins, photos, or payment details.
They may stop working after an official update and can lead to account bans.
They have no official support or security updates.