Keep in touch with friends, follow pages, groups and more.
The official Facebook client for Windows, this might be a useful tool for accessing your Facebook account from a Windows desktop without having to login the the Facebook web site.
Note that this version is the Microsoft Store app from Windows which may or may not be what you're looking for, although it is the official app from Meta.
Facebook for Windows includes many of the same features users should expect while using the web site or Android applications including access to messaging, participation in Facebook groups, following friends and discussions along with support for watching Facebook videos.
As with the Facebook web site, this Facebook client also provides for notifications of comments, friends' actions and responses to your posts.
Overall, Facebook for Windows is an alternative way to use Facebook without messing around with browser windows.
This application is available from the Windows Store.
Features of Facebook
- Integrates with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
- Events: Keep up with events near you.
- Friends: Create and manage friend lists.
- Games: Play online games with friends.
- Groups: Create and join groups.
- Marketplace: Buy and sell items.
- Messaging: Instant messaging with friends and family.
- News Feed: See the latest news, events and photos shared by your friends.
- Notifications: Stay up to date on what’s happening.
- Pages: Discover and follow pages.
- Photos: Share and view photos.
- Reactions: Interact with posts using reactions.
- Stories: Share your day with stories.
- Video Chat: Group video calls and one-on-one video calls.
- Videos: Upload and watch videos.
Compatibility and License
Facebook is a freeware, but ad-supported application available on Windows from instant messaging software. You may encounter different types of ads or offers when running and installing this program. Though ads might be present, download and installation of this PC software is free and 2022.1209.5.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Facebook run on?
Facebook can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest Facebook version from 2024 is also available for Android, iPhone and an online version. These are often available from the app store.
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