SlimSocial for Facebook26.09.19

Browse Facebook through a lightweight Android interface that connects to Facebook’s mobile service and APIs with SlimSocial for Facebook. Its footprint is under 100 KB, and its simple, modern layout keeps only the elements needed for everyday use. The design aims to stay fast and responsive even on older devices, making it a practical alternative to the official Facebook app.

You can adjust the app’s colors and fonts, then run custom CSS and JavaScript directly within it. SlimSocial contains no advertisements and also includes a feature for hiding ads displayed by Facebook. It uses no special permissions, and Facebook cannot access data on the device through the app without the user’s consent.

The project suits people who want a focused Facebook experience on an Android phone, especially when a small, responsive interface matters. Its source code is hosted on GitHub for inspection and contributions, while translations are coordinated through Crowdin, where language improvements do not require coding. First created in 2015 as an Android-development project, it was later paused because of university and work commitments.

Version 26.09.19 gives saved photos ordinary .jpg filenames so they appear properly in a gallery and fixes a startup crash affecting some custom user agents. It requires Android 7.0 or later and supports arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, and x86_64 devices. SlimSocial is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0, with Google Play and F-Droid builds available; the F-Droid build compiles out Play Billing and the Play rating sheet.