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Facebook Friends Only Mode

by robwistrand · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Simplifies Facebook UI to only show posts from friends and family.

Users
22
−1 in 30 days
Rating
1.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#145K
#121K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 20 May 2025

Users

monthly, 17 months
01224May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 22 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months
012May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Facebook Friends Only Mode

Wish you could use Facebook without the noise? Facebook Friends Only Mode clears away the clutter—ads, suggested posts, pages you don’t follow, and the relentless stream of distractions—leaving just the people you actually care about: your friends and family. This lightweight extension transforms your Facebook feed into a quiet, cozy corner of the internet. No more viral content from strangers. No more recommended groups. No more “someone you don’t know liked this.” Just genuine updates from the folks you’ve chosen to connect with. Why install Friends Only Mode? 🧠 Stay focused: Ideal for those who use Facebook to stay in touch—not get sucked in. 🧹 Clean up your feed: Say goodbye to algorithmic chaos and hello to intentional connection. 💻 Super lightweight: Doesn’t track you, doesn’t slow you down. It just works. What it does: Hides posts from pages, public figures, and groups you’re not part of Filters out ads, suggestions, and unrelated content Keeps your feed personal and distraction-free What it doesn’t do: It doesn’t store your data. It doesn’t change who you follow or what you see outside your feed. It doesn’t post or interact on your behalf. Perfect for: Students who want fewer distractions Professionals who just want to check in Parents helping kids build healthier social media habits Anyone craving a calmer, more meaningful Facebook experience Try it out and see what Facebook looks like when you get to decide what belongs. Built with care by a solo developer who is coding social media to feel human again.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−1−4.3%00.00
6 months+2+10.0%00.00
1 year+15+214.3%+10.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.020 May 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
20 May 2025
Size
4 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.github.com
Extension ID
lemgnohfbnoclnblnhiadeabkmjbbilj

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
scriptingtabs
Site access
https://www.facebook.com/*

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