I know the correct answer is to stop using Facebook, but there’s a couple communities I follow for certain updates I can’t get anywhere else.

Is there a good third party open source app for Android?

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        Last time I checked (which, I admit, was several years ago), it was usable for viewing normal posts, which is all the OP wants.

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      Using Firefox mobile with an ad blocker but it doesn’t block Facebook ads or sponsored posts.

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        Get a private DNS that does it for you. I really don’t have any recommendations since I rarely browse the internet when I’m not at home, but I do know it’s a thing.

        Iirc they’re pretty cheap.

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            Yep, both Adguard and Mullvad offer free adblocking dns servers to everyone, would recommend the Mullvad one for anyone looking.

            They’re a bit limited compared to extensions (doesn’t block all ads, leaves a blank space or an error in their place sometimes too), but if you use them on mobile they also have the effect of blocking ads that are built into apps

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      Yup slim is what I’ve been using for ages. I’m disappointed that recently I can no longer get messages in it, but I accept that. Just have to open a browser and login there. Sigh

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      This is what I use. Not amazing, but given it’s possible to use Messenger through it as well if needed, it’s better than nothing.

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    Frost is the one I use (on F-droid). I like the interface.

    Edit: forgot to add it’s a wrapper.

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    @StorageB

    Blokada is better than a network based VPN (It’s a local VPN that applies a blocklist)

    It enforces security and privacy by blocking ads and trackers.