What is this tool?
“What’s this, Facebook!?” is a tool that you can use on your Facebook data to produce graphs and other visuals that help you understand what kind of information Facebook has on you.
How do I install and run the tool?
How do I use it?
- Download a copy of your facebook data in json format.
- Select the folder you downloaded in the tool’s folder selection menu.
How do I download my Facebook data?
To download a copy of your Facebook data, follow the instructions here.
Make sure to copy your files in json format, otherwise the tool will not work.
Set the media quality option to low if you want a faster download time. It will not affect the results generated by the tool.
How do I know that my data is safe?
The “What’s this, Facebook!?” tool is a completely local application that doesn’t connect to the internet in any way, shape, or form. This means that all your private data stays put on your computer! If you want to confirm this for yourself, check out our source code.