Explain everything about Facebook’s link history option.
If you have logged on to Facebook recently, you will get prompted with this pop-up image.
Is it anything new?
It is familiar, as Meta has been rolling out this option to selected regions over the past few months.
What has Meta confirmed?
But Meta has confirmed that all users will soon have the new Link History archive. It will be available on Android and iOS but not on desktop.
What is getting outlined in the pop-up?
As the pop-up outlines, the Link History will enable you to find links you have interacted with in the app quickly.
What is Facebook saying about the link history?
According to Facebook, You can turn link history on at any time. When link history is on, any links you tap inside Facebook and visit in Facebook’s Mobile Browser will be saved for 30 days.
What more Facebook says about it?
Facebook also notes that any links you have visited via private chats on Messenger are not saved to link history, while you can also remove links from your history at any time you want.
What is the function of “Recent Ad Activity”?
It could be a handy option for finding that thing you saw on Facebook once but cannot quite remember the details, though you also have “Recent Ad Activity” in the app that tracks ads you have engaged with.
Can it be a game-changer?
It may not be a game changer, but it provides another means to track your Facebook activity. Facebook also adds another means to keep tabs on your interests.
What can Meta do with the ‘Link History’ Information?
Meta may also use your Link History information to show you more relevant ads in the app.
Can listing influence the ads that are being shown?
It is a price that most users are accustomed to by now, but it is worth noting that this listing could influence the ads you are being shown.
Are you telling everything about ‘Ad Preferences’?
So, if you don’t like the ads you see, visit your “Ad Preferences.” Then, you can also delete any links to things that may be skewing your targeting.
What has Meta been saying about the ‘Link History Archive’ option?
Meta has not said when the Link History Archive option will be rolled out to all regions, but it is still being expanded to all mobile users.
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