Free Basics by Facebook

Name: Free Basics by Facebook
Rating: 4.02 (19203 reviews)
Author: Meta Platforms, Inc.

LiveMeta Platforms, Inc.21 apps · 24.8B installsSocialFreecom.freebasics

Free access to websites like Facebook, ESPN and more.

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Total installs: 3,718,393
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 4.0★
Released: —
Last update: 10 Aug 2026
Countries: 0/1

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Live 0Listed, not installable 1Not listed 0

United States4.0

Top countries

estimate · charts of 13 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇳🇬 Nigeria (~50%), out of 8 countries where it is charted.

Nigeria50%#54 Top free · Social
South Africa12%#84 Top free · Social
Kenya8.3%#139 Top free · Social
Cameroon8.1%#46 Top free · Social
Ghana7.9%#99 Top free · Social
Mozambique6%#28 Top free · Social
Zambia4.6%#39 Top free · Social
Benin2.8%#39 Top free · Social

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Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 13 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · Social	MZ	#28	▼ 3
Top free · Social	BJ	#39	—
Top free · Social	ZM	#39	▲ 1
Top free · Social	CM	#46	▲ 4
Trending · Social	ZA	#52	—
Top free · Social	NG	#54	▲ 2
Top free · Social	ZA	#84	▲ 6
Top free · Social	GH	#99	▲ 24
Top free · Social	KE	#139	▼ 2

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

14 in 7 groups

4 Sensitive6 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Device & app historyNotable1

Access to which apps you run, system logs, and your web browsing history

See which apps are running or were recently used on your deviceretrieve running apps · GET_TASKS

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable6

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT

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Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

With Free Basics, you can connect to Facebook and other websites for free using a SIM card from a qualifying mobile operator. Stay in touch with friends and family, search for jobs, check out news and sports updates, and get health information – all without data charges. Free Basics includes websites like: • AccuWeather • BabyCenter & MAMA • BBC News • Dictionary.com • ESPN • Facebook • UNICEF Websites vary by country. Free Basics by Facebook is part of the Internet.org initiative. We’re working with mobile operators around the world to make Free Basics widely available. These mobile operators have agreed to not charge you for the data used to browse Free Basics. Data used beyond Free Basics, including but not limited to any minimum balance requirements and text messaging costs, may still result in standard rates and charges from your mobile operator.

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