In light of Meta’s shift in content moderation, many people are seeking to remove their Facebook, Instagram, and Threads profiles. It’s a protest against Meta’s leadership after they eliminated their third-party fact-checking system, leading to an increase in misleading content.
If you are frustrated with Meta’s relentless data mining and algorithm manipulation, this guide will take you through the step-by-step process of extracting your personal information from these platforms and removing your accounts.
Preserving Your Facebook Data
Before deleting your Facebook account, it’s recommended to download your personal archive. This includes photos, chats, clicked-ads, among other data.
Disabling Your Facebook Account
Note that deleting your account is irreversible. Facebook allows for a grace period where they will abort your deletion request if you log back in.
Keeping Your Instagram Data
Before eliminating your Instagram account, you can find and download your data either through the Accounts Center or Instagram settings. After selecting download to device, you’ll specify the preferences and click on “Create files”.
Permanently Removing Your Instagram Account
Once your data is backed up safely, follow the necessary steps to delete your Instagram profile.
Deleting Threads Profile
To delete your Threads account solely, visit Threads.net, and follow the prescribed steps. Once your account deletion request is initiated, expect a 30-day waiting period for deletion completion.
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