Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark

First, disconnect your Facebook account from other apps and logins. Third-party developers such as Spotify and DoorDash have long offered the option of using your Facebook account

Google searches for deleting Meta accounts have surged after the company announced changes to its content moderation and fact-checking policies.

The memo announcing the change cites the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision as a motivating factor.

Internet giant Meta's fact-checking program aims to counter false information on its social platforms—Facebook, Instagram and Threads—with the help of media organizations, including AFP.