If you’re looking to take a break from social media or simply want to delete your Facebook account altogether, you’ll be glad to know that the process is straightforward.
Here’s how you can delete your Facebook account in a few easy steps:
Step 1: Log in to your Facebook account on a desktop or laptop computer.
Step 2: Click on the down arrow in the top right corner of the page and select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select “Settings” from the options.
Step 4: Scroll down and click on “Your Facebook Information” in the left-hand menu.
Step 5: Click on “Delete Your Account and Information.”
Step 6: Follow the prompts to complete the process.
It’s important to note that deleting your Facebook account is permanent, and you won’t be able to reactivate it or retrieve any of your content or data once it’s gone. So before you proceed, make sure that you have backed up any content you wish to keep.
Statistics on Facebook Account Deletions
While Facebook remains one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, it’s also seen a significant number of users deleting their accounts over the past few years. Here’s a look at some statistics on Facebook account deletions:
In 2018, a Pew Research Center survey found that 44% of American adults who used Facebook said they had deleted the app from their phone in the previous year.
In 2019, Facebook saw a decline in user growth, with the number of daily active users in the United States and Canada dropping from 185 million in Q1 to 184 million in Q4.
In 2020, Facebook saw a surge in user growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of daily active users increasing from 1.73 billion in Q4 2019 to 1.82 billion in Q4 2020. However, the platform also saw a rise in account deletions, with the number of daily active users dropping from 1.82 billion in December 2020 to 1.84 billion in January 2021.
In 2021, a survey conducted by UK-based digital privacy company Kaspersky found that 43% of Facebook users were considering deleting their accounts due to concerns over privacy and data sharing.
These statistics show that while Facebook continues to be a popular platform, there are also concerns among users about privacy and data sharing. If you’re one of the many users considering deleting your Facebook account, following the steps outlined above can help you do so easily and permanently.
