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Swipe for Facebook 9.0.1

6 MB / 1000K+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 81,040 reviews


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Swipe for Facebook, developed and published by Happening Studios, has released its latest version, 9.0.1, on 2021-03-26. This app falls under the Social category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 81.040 reviews.

Swipe for Facebook APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.4+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.happening.studios.swipeforfacebookfree

Updated: 4 years ago

Developer Name: Happening Studios

Category: Social

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Swipe for Facebook on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 81,040 reviews

Reviews

2 ★, on 2021-03-21
Had been really enjoying this app. Switched over from another alternative FB app because that one had stopped working. Now this app is really struggling and full of bugs. For the last few days I have not been able to search for or view anyone's profile, it times out. Also noticed when I came to check the reviews the app hasn't been updated since September. Seems far too long for a platform that changes as much as FB does. Disappointed and hope the bugs can be fixed.

1 ★, on 2021-03-14
Sadly no longer in a usable state. Not able to access the messenger side of Facebook anymore. Unable to follow pages due to error messages and the feed no longer loads in at all, at least while using Dark Mode. Got my money's worth over years gone by, but it's only fair to give warning that this app is no longer worth having. Hopefully it'll figure out the issues eventually, but given the ever changing nature of Facebook I'm not optimistic.

4 ★, on 2021-03-19
I love the streamlining of Facebook and messenger in one. I dislike not being able to go "live" and unable to "picture call" or "video call" someone. As of this review, the app will NOT allow me to go back from a profile without tapping back multiple times!! Nor can I search for people without hassles. Instead, it claims I'm blocked from performing this feature b/c it's happening too fast. Hahaha. IDK how this is even possible!?!

3 ★, on 2021-03-22
Downloaded as a replacement for Friendly which has become too buggy recently. Overall pleasant to use. However this app does not get updated and I have not got any response from support regarding the Messenger piece being broken for the last month or so UPDATE: Recently basic functionality has stopped working, e.g. search does not work anymore - just get a generic webpage cannot be found error. Losing the will to stick with this app.

1 ★, on 2021-03-05
Reduced to 1 star. Really buggy. There's a long list of things that simply don't work at all or just bug out all the time. The app has now become painfully slow. May be time to stop using Facebook altogether. In the past I paid for the premium version of this app too and now it's says I haven't purchased it so its also a scam app.

1 ★, on 2021-03-19
Ads everywhere now, errors when trying to click through the notifications, constant "TOO MANY REDIRECTS" error... the bug list goes on and on. this app was once my go-to for Facebook but now I don't even want to open it to check anything because I know it will just be broken.

Previous Versions

Swipe for Facebook 9.0.1
2021-03-26 / 6 MB / Android 4.4+

Swipe for Facebook 9.0.0
2021-03-24 / 6 MB / Android 4.4+

About this app

😉Why sacrifice your privacy or an awesome user experience when you can have both? Meet Swipe, the best Facebook alternative - lightweight, highly customizable, and battery friendly, with a strict “no tracking” policy to ensure your privacy is secured.

It isn’t really a secret - the official app is bloated, slow, power hungry, and doesn’t have your privacy in mind. Many alternatives have tried, but surely, you’ve found most just lack in overall quality.

That’s why Swipe is your answer - with a robust day/night theming engine, Messages access built-in (Chat Heads included), customizable widget for your notifications and messages, as well as an ad blocker to filter out the noise, you’ll find lots to love.

🌈FACEBOOK & MESSENGER – CHAT HEADS INCLUDED

When you can have both for less than 5MB, the decision in 2014 to split the most popular social media app doesn’t really make much sense. Switching to Swipe saves you hundreds of MB on your phone, so that you can use the extra space saved for things that matter most.

As an added bonus, Swipe comes with Chat Heads too! Keep on chatting away with friends even when you’re using another app.

🔒BLOCK ADS, PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY

No one likes them, and in Swipe, you don’t have to endure them! There are absolutely no advertisements from Swipe, and sponsored content from Facebook can be blocked as well. There’s also no tracking in Swipe - your connection is encrypted and any data you share goes directly to Facebook’s servers.

🎨THE BEST DAY/NIGHT THEMING ENGINE EVER!

Swipe’s theming engine is next-level. There’s just no comparison.

While theming isn’t new, you can now assign each theme element their own color (you can even put in hex codes). If tinkering isn’t for you, we have some beautiful preset ones we’re sure you’ll love!

You can even change how the app looks and feels – whether tabs are at the top or bottom, titles are centered or left-aligned, card or flat views, and whether to use the classic Floating Action Button or the modern swipe up Bottom Sheet Menu.

The icing on the cake is that you can set these separately for both the day and night themes, and themes can switch automatically in the morning and evening.

🎴WIDGETS LET NOTIFICATIONS LIVE AT HOME

Read your latest notifications and messages right on your home screen, without having to open the app. The widget is automatically updated as you use the app and when notifications are fetched.

Swipe’s Widget is just as customizable as the app itself, allowing you to pick just about any color your heart desires – or even make it transparent to let your wallpaper shine through!

🔔FULL CONTROL OF YOUR NOTIFICATIONS

Not only can you receive both notifications from Facebook and Messenger, but you can even set up quiet hours (when notifications shouldn’t come through) and filters (items you don’t want to be notified about).

🎬DISCREET PHOTO & VIDEO DOWNLOADS

Downloading photos and videos in Swipe is not only easy, it is more importantly discreet – without notifying the person or page about the download.

👀KEEP PRYING EYES AWAY WITH SECURITY LOCK

It isn’t uncommon to hand your phone to a friend or family member to show them a funny video or interesting photo. Keep your Facebook account safe from others by setting up Security Lock and requiring a PIN code or fingerprint to open the app.

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There is much, much more that makes Swipe the best Facebook alternative out there, but I think it’s time to give it a spin yourself.

It’s better in every single way. You’ll feel it.

📧For feedback or bugs, feel free to drop by https://reddit.com/r/swipeforfacebook or email us at jcbsera@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Swipe for Facebook is an alternative app (client) and is no way sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Facebook. All logos, names, and trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

New features

Thank you so much for using Swipe! We want to make sure we meet your expectations as the best Facebook alternative out there, so we're hard at work fixing bugs, improving performance, and adding new features we know you'll love!

Here's what's new in Swipe 9.0.1: https://bit.ly/3s8Hyal

Got feedback or a bug to report? Help out at reddit.com/r/swipeforfacebook

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.