Alex Ruben
How To Identify and Delete Connected Apps on Your Facebook Account
If you’re like many folks, you’ve probably linked a bunch of apps to your Facebook over time—games, quizzes, maybe some third-party site logs in. Sometimes these apps linger around, and you forget you even connected them. Plus, their permissions might be less than ideal, and that’s kinda scary. This guide is meant to help clear out those old or unwanted connections, so your privacy stays tighter, and your data isn’t floating around unnecessarily.
It’s not super complicated, but you might run into some quirks—like Facebook updating the layout or permissions, or apps acting weird and not disappearing the first go. The goal here is to find those apps, double-check what they can see, and remove the ones you no longer trust or need. Be aware though—on some setups, removing apps might require you to restart the app or refresh the page, so don’t get discouraged if it’s not perfect the first time.
How to Find And Remove Connected Apps From Facebook Account
Access Your Facebook Settings on Mobile
- Open the Facebook app, make sure you’re logged in – sounds obvious, but hey, sometimes quick finger slip and you’re not actually in your account.
- Tap on the menu icon, which is typically in the bottom right corner for iOS or the top right for Android. It’s the three lines or hamburger icon.
- Scroll down a bit and tap on Settings & Privacy, then select Settings.
Doing this makes sure you’re in the control panel – where all the account management stuff lives. It’s kinda hidden in the app, but once you find Settings, everything else falls into place.
Navigate to Apps and Websites Section
- In Settings, scroll through to find Security and Login or directly look for Apps and Websites. This placement can vary depending on app version, but generally, it’s under Security and Privacy.
- Tap on Apps and Websites. Here’s where Facebook shows all the previous, current, and maybe forgotten apps it’s connected to.
This section helps you see exactly what’s hanging around, who can get your data, and give you the opportunity to clean house. If things look weird or old, it’s best to remove ’em.
Review and Remove Unwanted Apps
- You’ll see a list of apps connected to your account, with details on what permissions they have. Sometimes they even show the date you connected them.
- Tap on an app that you want gone. You’ll see options—like ‘Edit permissions’ or ‘Remove.’
- Choose Remove. Facebook might ask why you’re removing it—just pick the reason or skip it. Confirm your choice.
- Note: Some apps might keep existing data even after removal, so if that bothers you, check the app’s privacy policies separately.
Usually, this just takes a tap or two. But on some setups, the app might keep popping back in until you refresh or restart the app. Weird, but that’s Facebook for you.
See Deleted Apps & Manage Permissions
- If for some reason you want to double-check or see what you’ve trash-bin-ed, click on See Deleted or check the section for old apps.
- Also, if you want to prevent apps from re-connecting automatically, you might want to check the option to toggle permissions or disable re-linking in your security settings.
This extra clean-up helps make sure no sneaky app gets re-connected without notice.
Additional Tips & Troubleshooting
- Sometimes, Facebook has a lag—like, a bug that prevents removal. Just logging out and back in, or force-closing the app, can clear the cache and fix that.
- Make sure your app and OS are up to date; older versions might not display all options, or behave weirdly.
- If an app just refuses to disconnect, it might be saved on the web version — so check Facebook on a desktop browser, head to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login > Apps and Websites. Sometimes, the desktop version handles it better.
Wrap-up
This isn’t rocket science, but yeah, Facebook can make it a little more convoluted than it should be. Just go slow, revisit the section, and don’t be shy about removing old apps. It’s good security hygiene.
Summary
- Open Facebook app, find Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Navigate to Apps and Websites.
- Review connected apps and remove what’s outdated or suspicious.
- Refresh or restart if apps don’t want to go quietly.
- Use the desktop version if removal doesn’t stick.
Fingers crossed this helps
Clearing these apps can feel like a chore, but it’s worth it for peace of mind. Over time, it’s a good habit to do routine checks, especially after granting quick access on a shady Wi-Fi or something. Hope this gets one update moving, or at least saves you a headache later.