How to Manage Third-Party Apps and Websites Connected to Your Facebook Account in the Facebook App (2026 Guide)

How to Manage Third-Party Apps and Websites Connected to Your Facebook Account in the Facebook App (2026 Complete Guide)

By App World Team | Published: August 12, 2026 | Updated with the latest Meta interface changes

When you use “Log in with Facebook” on websites, games, or apps, you grant those third-party services access to parts of your Meta account data. Over time these connections accumulate. Many users never review them, leaving old or unused services with ongoing access to information such as your name, profile picture, email address, friends list, or other permissions you once approved.

This comprehensive guide walks you through exactly how to find, review, edit, and permanently remove those third-party apps and websites using the official Facebook mobile app on Android and iOS. We also cover related privacy controls, what happens after removal, and best practices that remain effective in 2026.

Why Managing Connected Apps Matters in 2026

Meta (the parent company of Facebook) continues to refine how third-party access works. When you authorize an app or website, the developer can request specific pieces of information. Active connections can pull non-public data for as long as the permission remains valid. After roughly 90 days of inactivity, access to non-public information generally expires, although publicly available details such as your name and profile picture may still be accessible.

Security researchers and privacy advocates consistently recommend periodic audits of these connections. Unused or forgotten apps represent unnecessary risk. Data breaches at third-party developers, changes in their privacy policies, or simply no longer needing the service all justify removal. Cleaning these connections also reduces the amount of data Meta systems log about your activity with external services.

In addition to individual app management, Meta has been consolidating related settings. Controls around “Your activity off Meta technologies” and “Activity from other businesses” have evolved. Reviewing connected apps remains one of the most direct actions you can take to limit ongoing data sharing.

Step-by-Step: Manage Apps and Websites in the Facebook Mobile App

The process is nearly identical on Android and iOS, with only minor differences in menu icon placement depending on your device and the current Facebook app version. Keep your app updated for the smoothest experience.

1. Open the Facebook App and Access Settings

1. Launch the official Facebook app and make sure you are logged into the account you want to manage.
2. Tap your profile picture or the Menu icon. On many devices this appears in the bottom navigation bar or the top-right / top-left corner depending on the current interface rollout.
3. Scroll and select Settings & privacy, then tap Settings.

2. Locate Apps and Websites

1. In the Settings menu, scroll to the section labeled Your activity (sometimes appearing under Account or Preferences depending on regional interface variations).
2. Tap Apps and websites.

You will now see a list of third-party apps, websites, and games that have been connected to your account. These are typically grouped or filterable as Active, Expired, or Removed.

3. Review Individual Connections

• Tap any app or website name to open its details page.
• Here you can see the permissions previously granted (for example, public profile, email, friends list, or other data categories).
• For active connections you can often edit or remove specific pieces of information rather than cutting the entire connection.
• Expired connections may offer a Renew option if you still use the service.

4. Remove an App or Website

1. On the details page of the unwanted app or website, tap the Remove button.
2. A confirmation dialog appears. You will usually see two optional checkboxes:
   • Delete posts, videos, or events the app or website previously shared on your timeline.
   • Allow Facebook to notify the developer that the login connection was removed (they may then offer an alternative login method).
3. Make your selections and confirm by tapping Remove again.

Once removed, the connection no longer appears in the Active list. The app or website can no longer request new non-public information from your Meta account through that authorization.

5. View Previously Removed Connections

At the bottom of the Apps and websites screen you will find an option such as View Removed Apps and Websites. This archive lets you confirm what has been disconnected and can be useful for troubleshooting if a service later asks you to reconnect.

Optional: Turn Off Facebook Login Entirely

If you prefer never to use Facebook credentials for third-party services again, you can disable the feature globally:

1. While still in the Apps and websites section, scroll to the Preferences area.
2. Next to Apps, websites and games, tap Turn Off.
3. Confirm the action. Note that this will revoke access for all currently connected apps and prevent future Facebook Login usage until you turn the preference back on.

You can also turn off game and app notifications separately if you only want to stop promotional messages without fully disabling login capability.

What Happens After You Remove a Connection

Removing an app or website from your Facebook settings does several important things:

• The third-party service can no longer use the existing authorization token to pull new non-public data from your account.
• Any posts or content the app previously published to your timeline can optionally be deleted during the removal process.
• The developer is often notified so they can offer alternative login methods (email/password, Google, Apple, etc.).
• Data the third party already collected and stored under their own privacy policy is not automatically deleted by Meta. You may need to contact the developer directly and request deletion under applicable privacy laws.

Public information such as your name and profile picture remains publicly available on Facebook and can still be seen by anyone, including apps that previously connected.

Desktop and Meta Account Alternatives

While this guide focuses on the Facebook mobile app, you can also manage connections on a computer:

1. Go to facebook.com and log in.
2. Click your profile picture → Settings & privacy → Settings.
3. In the left menu select Apps and Websites (or navigate via Security and login in some layouts).

Meta also provides a dedicated page at auth.meta.com/settings/apps_websites/ for managing connections across Meta accounts. Business users with managed Meta accounts have additional controls under their business user profile for third-party app integrations used with Pages and ad accounts.

Related Privacy Controls Worth Checking

Managing connected apps is only one piece of a stronger privacy posture. Consider these complementary settings available in the Facebook app or Accounts Center:

• Your activity off Meta technologies / Activity from other businesses – Controls how Meta uses data that external websites and apps share about your interactions (for example via Meta Pixel). Recent interface changes have streamlined these options; look under Accounts Center → Your information and permissions.
• App permissions on your phone – Independently review what the Facebook app itself can access (camera, microphone, location, contacts) in your device’s system settings.
• Two-factor authentication and login alerts – Strengthen the security of the primary account so that even if an old token somehow remains valid, unauthorized access is harder.
• Download your information – Periodically request a copy of your data to understand the full scope of what has been shared historically.

Best Practices for Ongoing Management

Treat connected-app reviews as a regular hygiene task rather than a one-time cleanup:

• Schedule a quick review every 30–90 days. Many users find that a monthly five-minute check prevents accumulation.
• Prefer creating dedicated accounts with email and a password manager instead of “Log in with Facebook” whenever possible. This limits the number of services that ever receive Meta credentials.
• When you do authorize a new service, grant only the minimum permissions required. You can often edit these later from the same Apps and websites screen.
• After removing an app, consider changing your Facebook password if you have any reason to believe the third party stored credentials insecurely in the past (though modern OAuth flows avoid sharing your actual password).
• Keep the Facebook app itself updated. Interface improvements and security patches continue to roll out throughout 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will removing an app delete my account on that third-party service?

No. Removal only severs the connection to your Meta account. Your account on the external service usually remains intact, though you may need to set a new password or use a different login method.

Can I remove multiple apps at once?

Depending on the current Facebook app version and platform, bulk selection options have appeared in some interfaces. If available, look for a Select or three-dot menu on the Apps and websites list. Otherwise, remove them one by one—the process is quick.

Why do some apps still appear after I thought I removed them?

Check the Removed section. Also verify you are logged into the correct Facebook account (especially if you use multiple accounts or a managed business profile). Interface caching can occasionally delay updates; force-close and reopen the app.

Does this process work the same on Facebook Lite?

Facebook Lite has a simplified interface. The core Apps and websites controls are present but may be located under slightly different menu labels. The full Facebook app provides the most complete management experience.

What about Instagram or other Meta apps?

Many third-party connections are managed at the Meta account level and will appear when you access settings through Facebook. Instagram has its own Accounts Center entry points for related privacy controls.

Conclusion: Take Control of Your Data Connections

Third-party apps and websites connected to your Facebook account are convenient when you actively use them and a potential liability when you do not. By regularly reviewing the Apps and websites section inside the Facebook mobile app, you regain control over what information external services can access.

The steps outlined above remain accurate as of mid-2026 and are based on Meta’s official help documentation and observed interface behavior. Perform the review today, then set a recurring reminder. Small, consistent actions like this meaningfully improve your overall privacy posture across Meta platforms.

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This article is for informational purposes and reflects publicly available Meta help resources and interface observations current at the time of writing. Meta may update menu labels or locations; always refer to the latest in-app options if steps differ slightly.

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