**Facebook Updates Its “Link” History Feature**

(Facebook Updates Its “Link” History Feature)

Facebook announced changes to its “Link History” tool today. This feature stores a record of web links users click within the mobile Facebook app. The company is making adjustments based on feedback.

Link History saves links users tap on in Facebook. This happens when users browse articles, products, or websites shared in their feed. Previously, this browsing data was turned on automatically for some users. Now, Facebook is changing how it works.

The key update involves user control. Facebook says Link History will now be turned off by default for everyone. This means the feature will not automatically save users’ link clicks anymore. People must actively choose to turn Link History on.

Users who want the feature can still use it. They can find the setting within the Facebook app. The setting is located in the browser settings section. People can switch Link History on if they wish. This gives people a clearer choice about their data.

Facebook stated the change is about privacy. The company wants users to have more control over their information. Meta, Facebook’s parent company, said user feedback prompted the update. People expressed concerns about data collection. The company listened to these concerns.

The Link History feature itself remains available. Users who enable it will see a list of links they visited. This list appears within the Facebook app. Facebook says this list helps users find content again easily. The list is stored on users’ devices.

(Facebook Updates Its “Link” History Feature)

Meta emphasized that turning off Link History stops Facebook from saving this information. The company also noted Link History data is not used for advertising. Meta stated it is separate from other browsing data used for ads. The update rolls out globally starting this week. Users should see the changes in their app settings soon. Facebook encourages users to check their preferences.