If you use Facebook on mobile data and your internet package is limited, you’ve probably noticed that Facebook consumes a lot of data very quickly.
Many users ask:
“Why does Facebook use so much internet?”
Today, I’m going to show you some simple settings that will instantly reduce your Facebook data usage by up to 40–50%. Just follow the steps carefully, and your issue will be solved.
Let’s begin!
Why does Facebook use too Much Internet?
Facebook automatically loads:
- High-quality videos
- Autoplay previews
- Reels and stories
- Sounds
- Background data
These features consume a large amount of your mobile data without you realizing it.
But don’t worry — you can control all of this through the settings below.
Guide to Reduce Facebook Data Usage
Step 1: Open Facebook Settings
- Open the Facebook app
- Tap on the Menu (three lines)
- Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy
- Tap Settings
Now you will see different options.
Step 2: Open Media Settings
Scroll down and find the Media option.
All necessary data-saving settings are inside this section.
Tap on Media.
Settings You Must Change
1. Enable Data Saver Mode
Inside the Media settings, you will see:
- Optimized (Default)
- Data Saver
Select Data Saver.
What will this do?
✔ Reduces data usage by up to 40–50%
✔ Lowers video quality slightly
✔ Saves mobile data quickly
If your data is limited, this setting is a must!
2. Turn Off Autoplay
Under “Autoplay,” you will see options:
- On Wi-Fi Only
- Never Autoplay
- Mobile Data & Wi-Fi (default)
Select either:
✔ Never Autoplay
or
✔ Wi-Fi Only
Why turn it off?
Because Facebook starts playing videos automatically even when you don’t click them.
This uses a LOT of data in the background.
3. Turn Off “Videos Start With Sound”
There is an option:
“Videos start with sound on.”
Turn this OFF.
This helps reduce unnecessary loading and saves internet.
4. Disable Reels & Photo Sound Settings
Turn OFF these two:
- Reels & Photo Settings
- Sound in the App
These features also consume extra data without any benefit.
Summary of Settings to Change
Here are the changes you must apply:
- ✔ Data Saver → ON
- ✔ Autoplay → Never or Wi-Fi Only
- ✔ Videos Start With Sound → OFF
- ✔ Reels Settings → OFF
- ✔ Sound in App → OFF
These small changes will cut your data usage almost in half.
Important Reminder
These settings will help reduce data usage, but remember:
If you spend the whole day on Facebook, even with Data Saver ON, you can’t expect to use only 10MB or 20MB per day.
But what will happen is:
- If earlier you used 500MB,
- Now you will use about 250 MB for the same purpose.
So yes — the benefit is real!
Final Words
I hope you clearly understand how to stop Facebook from using too much internet.
Apply these settings today and enjoy smoother, low-data browsing.
