Remove Edit App Settings on Facebook: Step-by-Step

This guide shows you how to remove the “Edit App Settings” option from your Facebook app or game, which stops the app from appearing in your Settings > Apps and Websites list. You’ll need to be logged into Facebook on a desktop browser or the mobile app, and you should have the app’s login credentials if you want to permanently delete your data from that app.

What You’ll Need

• Access to your Facebook account (email/password or saved login)
• A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) or the Facebook mobile app
• If you want to delete data from the app itself, you’ll need to log into that app separately

Step-by-Step

1. Log in to Facebook on your preferred device. For the most complete options, use a desktop browser.
2. Open Settings & Privacy:
   • On desktop: click your profile picture (top right) > Settings & privacy > Settings.
   • On mobile (app): tap the three-line menu (bottom right on iOS, top right on Android) > Settings & privacy > Settings.
3. Go to Apps and Websites: In the left sidebar (desktop) or the menu list (mobile), click Apps and Websites. This shows all apps you’ve logged into with Facebook.
4. Find the app you want to remove: You’ll see a list of active apps, expired apps, and removed apps. Look for the one whose “Edit App Settings” you want to eliminate.
5. Remove the app:
   • Next to the app name, click Remove (desktop) or tap the checkbox (mobile) and then Remove.
   • A pop-up will ask what you want to do. Choose Remove to disconnect it from Facebook. This removes the “Edit App Settings” option from your Facebook account.
6. Confirm your choice: Facebook may ask if you want to delete posts or activity from that app. Select the options you prefer (e.g., delete posts) and click Remove again to finalize.
7. Check the “Removed” tab: After removal, the app moves to the “Removed” tab. It no longer appears in your active apps, so the “Edit App Settings” link is gone.
8. Optional – Delete data from the app itself: If you also want to erase your data from the app’s servers, you must log into that app and use its own deletion or account settings. Facebook removal alone does not delete data the app already collected.

Common Mistakes

• Only logging out instead of removing: Logging out of an app does not remove it from your Facebook settings. You must use the Remove button.
• Removing the wrong app: Many apps have similar names. Double-check the app’s icon and name before clicking Remove.
• Forgetting to confirm: If you close the pop-up without clicking the final Remove, the app stays active.
• Expecting instant data deletion: Removing from Facebook does not delete data the app already has. You must contact the app separately.
• Using the mobile app and not seeing the option: On some mobile versions, the Apps and Websites menu is under “Security and Login” or “Permissions.” If you don’t see it, switch to a desktop browser.

Tips

• Review all apps regularly: Check your Apps and Websites list every few months to remove any you no longer use.
• Use the “Expired” tab: Apps you haven’t used in 90 days are automatically expired. You can remove them to clean up your list.
• If you want to keep the app but change permissions: Instead of removing, click View and edit next to the app to adjust what it can access (e.g., public profile, email).
• Log out of the app after removal: If you’re still logged into the app on another device, log out there to fully disconnect.
• Use the “Removed” tab to re-add: If you remove an app by mistake, you can find it in the “Removed” tab and click “Re-add” to restore it.

Troubleshooting

• “Edit App Settings” still shows after removal: Refresh the page or log out and back in. If it persists, the app might be listed under “Expired” or “Removed” – check those tabs.
• Can’t find the Apps and Websites menu: On mobile, go to Settings > Security and Login > Apps and Websites. On desktop, use the direct URL: facebook.com/settings/apps-and-websites (replace with your account).
• Remove button is grayed out: This can happen if the app is a required login for a Facebook feature (e.g., a game you’re currently playing). Close the game or log out of it first, then retry.
• The app reappears after you remove it: You likely logged back into that app, which reconnects it to Facebook. Log out of the app and remove it again.
• You get an error when removing: Try a different browser or clear your cache. If the issue continues, use Facebook’s Help Center to report the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing an app from Facebook delete my data from that app?

No. Removing the app only disconnects it from your Facebook account. To delete data the app collected, you must log into that app and use its own deletion or account settings.

Can I remove an app without losing my progress in a game?

Removing the app will log you out of that game, and you may lose progress unless the game has its own account system. Many games let you save progress with an email or a separate login.

What’s the difference between “Remove” and “View and edit”?

“Remove” completely disconnects the app from Facebook. “View and edit” lets you change what the app can access (like your public profile or email) without removing it.

Why do some apps show “Expired”?

Facebook automatically expires apps you haven’t used in 90 days. They no longer have active access to your data, but you can still remove them from the “Expired” tab.

If I remove an app, can I add it back later?

Yes. Go to the “Removed” tab in Apps and Websites, find the app, and click “Re-add.” You’ll need to log in again and grant permissions.

Will removing an app affect my friends’ ability to use that app?

No. Removing an app only affects your connection. Your friends can still use the app normally.

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