Turning off Link History on Facebook

Hey there! Today, I want to talk about something important – how to turn off Link History on Facebook. It’s a feature that keeps track of the links you click on while using the platform. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with the steps to disable it.

First, let’s go to your Facebook settings. You’ll find it by clicking on the down arrow in the top right corner of your screen. Look for the “Settings & Privacy” option and click on it. From there, choose “Settings.” Easy peasy!

Now, scroll down until you see “Your Facebook Information”. Click on it, and you’ll be taken to a new page. Look for the “Off-Facebook Activity” section. This is where you can manage the settings related to your activity outside of Facebook.

In the “Off-Facebook Activity” section, you’ll see a link that says “Manage your Off-Facebook Activity.” Click on it, and a new page will open up. Here, you can see a list of all the websites and apps that have shared your information with Facebook.

To turn off Link History, all you have to do is click on the “Manage Future Activity” button. It’s right there at the top of the page. This will open a pop-up window where you can toggle off the switch for Link History. By doing this, you’ll stop Facebook from saving your future link clicks.

But wait, there’s more! If you want to clear your existing Link History, you can do that too. Just go back to the main “Off-Facebook Activity” page and click on the “Clear History” button. This will remove the information Facebook has collected about your past link clicks.

It’s important to note that turning off Link History won’t erase your past activity from Facebook’s servers. However, it will dissociate it from your account, making it harder for Facebook to use that data to personalize your experience on the platform. So, you can have more control over your privacy.

So, there you have it – a simple guide on how to turn off Link History on Facebook. By following these steps, you can take charge of your online presence and keep your browsing habits to yourself. Stay in control, and happy browsing!

Hey there! It seems like every company is scrambling to find new ways to track users as cookie regulations tighten up. And Facebook is no exception. They’ve come up with something called Link History, which tracks all the links you visit on their platform to improve their advertising and show you more relevant ads. Sound intriguing? Let me give you all the juicy details about Meta’s Link History, including its privacy concerns and how to turn it off.

What exactly is Link History on Facebook, and why should it worry you?

Link History on Facebook is like a personal log of all the links you click while browsing on the platform. Whether it’s a link in a comment or a post, on your phone or on the web, Facebook keeps a record of it for 30 days. But don’t worry, you have the power to delete it anytime before that.

Now, here’s where the privacy concerns come in. Some folks are worried that Link History might be used to track what you’re doing outside of Facebook. Yikes! And get this, even if you signed up for Facebook without providing your phone number or email, you’re not magically exempt from this. But don’t fret too much! Facebook assures us that other businesses won’t have access to this data. Phew!

Here’s the good news: Link History isn’t turned on by default. So unless you manually enable it, Facebook won’t track the links you visit on the platform. Plus, you can always clear out your Link History whenever you want. Just remember, if you value your privacy and aren’t a fan of personalized ads, it’s best to keep Link History turned off.

How to Toggle Link History On or Off on Facebook

Ready to take control of your Link History? Follow these steps to turn the feature on or off. Keep in mind, you can only do this through Facebook’s mobile app. Sorry web users!

1. Open the Facebook app on your phone – easy peasy!
2. Now, when you come across an advertising link in your feed, simply tap on it. Easy as pie!
   
3. Once the link opens, you’ll see a handy-dandy three-dot menu at the top right corner of the page. Tap on it, my friend!
4. A menu will appear. Select the “Go to settings” option. Can’t miss it!
   
5. Now you’ll be whisked away to the browser settings page. Look for the “Allow link history” option. Make sure it’s turned off. Simple as that!
   
6. If you decide to turn off Link History, Facebook will prompt you with what will happen if you proceed. Just tap “Don’t allow.” Trust your gut!
   
7. But hey, if you’re intrigued by Link History and want to give it a whirl, enable the toggle for “Allow link history.” Facebook will ask for your permission, so go ahead and tap “Allow.” It’s your call!
   

Once you disable Link History, Facebook won’t store your visited links or use that data to show you ads across Meta’s various platforms. It’ll be like your browsing never happened!

How to Clear Your Link History on Facebook

1. First, I want you to open the Facebook app on your phone.
2. Look for a link to an ad that appears in your feed and tap on it.
3. Once the link opens, you’ll see a button with three dots in the top right corner. Tap on it.
4. A menu will appear, and from there, choose the option that says “Go to settings”.
5. Now, you’ll see a button that says “Clear” next to “Link history”. Tap on it to erase all the data you’ve saved.

All the websites you’ve visited through Facebook’s app will be erased, and you won’t be able to view them again. Just keep in mind that it may take up to 90 days to completely remove all associated data after you turn off Link History.

How to See the Links You’ve Opened on Facebook

If you want to see the links you’ve opened on Facebook, you can do so from the “Link History” page in Facebook’s settings.

1. Start by tapping on the hamburger menu in the top right corner of your Facebook home page. It looks like three horizontal lines.
2. Next, expand “Settings & privacy” and select “Link history”.
3. This page will show you all the websites you’ve visited on Facebook, no matter which device you used.

Just remember that links opened within Messenger won’t appear in your Link History. This is because the chats in Messenger are end-to-end encrypted, meaning Facebook can’t see what’s being shared there. It’s worth noting that you can edit messages you’ve sent on Messenger, but they won’t show up in Link History.

Manage Your Privacy on Facebook

If Facebook is your main social media platform and you don’t like being tracked everywhere on the internet, it’s a good idea to turn off Link History. However, if you frequently visit websites mentioned in comments and want to refer to them later, having Link History enabled can be beneficial. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to compromise some of your privacy for this. Alternatively, if you’re tired of Facebook constantly finding new ways to invade your privacy and track your browsing activity, you might consider deleting your Facebook account altogether.

FAQS

Q: How can I check my history on the Facebook app?

A: To check your history on the Facebook app, open the app on your mobile device and tap on the hamburger menu in the top right corner. Then, go to “Settings & privacy” > “Settings” and tap on “Activity log” under the “Your activity” section. Finally, on the next page, tap on “Activity history” to view the history of all your activities on Facebook.

Q: Can I turn Link History on or off anytime on Facebook?

A: Yes, you can enable or disable Link History whenever you want. When Link History is enabled, any links you tap on inside Facebook and visit through the Facebook app will be saved for 30 days. Just remember that when Link History is enabled, Facebook may use your browser’s link history data to improve the ads you see across Meta.