Facebook Desktop

Sometimes, even on a tablet, Facebook tries to force the mobile view. To ensure you get the true Facebook Desktop experience:

On desktop, go to Friends > Custom Lists. You can create lists like "Close Friends" or "Acquaintances" and then filter your news feed to only those people. This is impossible to manage at scale on mobile.

Most users never click beyond the news feed. Here are the desktop-exclusive features that will change how you use the platform. facebook desktop

Facebook does not have a dedicated "Facebook Desktop App" (outside of the abandoned Windows Phone era). However, you can create a "Progressive Web App" (PWA):


If you manage a brand page, using the mobile app for analytics is like cutting a steak with a spoon. Facebook Desktop gives you the Meta Business Suite (business.facebook.com). Sometimes, even on a tablet, Facebook tries to

Power users rely on keyboard shortcuts. The mobile keyboard covers half the screen; on desktop, you can press ? to see a menu of shortcuts to like (L), comment (C), or share (S) without touching a mouse.

Transform your experience with these must-have extensions: If you manage a brand page, using the


Mobile URLs are hidden in the in-app browser. On desktop, you can hover over a link in a message. Look at the bottom left of your browser window—if the link says bit.ly/random or facebook-login.xyz, do not click.