Google Searches for Deleting Facebook and Instagram Surge After Meta Rolls Back Content Moderation

Benzinga 2025-01-10

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Google searches for how to cancel Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have surged in the U.S. Meta's rollback of third-party fact-checking and content moderation has faced backlash amid claims it aims to align with the incoming Trump administration. Google Trends data shows searches like “how to permanently delete Facebook” reaching peak interest, while related terms like “how to delete Threads account” and “Facebook alternatives” saw increases of over 5,000%. Decentralized platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky have gained traction as users seek alternatives.

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