Meta Announces Version 19 of Facebook Graph API and Plans to Phase Out Current Facebook Groups API

By Aya Mohammed On Feb 6, 2024

Meta recently announced the release of version 19 of the Facebook Graph API, alongside a surprise announcement that it plans to phase out the current Facebook Groups API in the coming 90 days, this move has caused confusion and concern among developers, companies, and social media marketers scrambling to find alternative solutions.

The current Facebook Groups API, utilized by developers and businesses for scheduling social media posts within Facebook Groups, will be removed, raising concerns among those who rely on this API for their operations.

Meta also indicated that the phase-out includes all reviewable permissions and features associated with the Facebook Groups API, one of the primary uses of the Facebook Groups API was the feature that allowed developers to respond privately within Facebook Groups, Meta mentioned that another change in version 19 of the Facebook Graph API would enable this feature without needing the Facebook Groups API.

Developers expressed that the discontinuation of the Facebook Groups API could pose problems for companies offering solutions to clients wishing to schedule and automate social media posts, these clients rely on the Facebook Groups API for posting across pages and groups to engage with others.

The decision by Meta has raised concerns among community managers, businesses, and digital marketers, highlighting the need for adaptability and innovation in response to the changes, this move is seen as a pivotal shift in Meta’s operational philosophy, presenting challenges and opportunities in the digital landscape.

The announcement has sparked shock and frustration on social media, with concerns about the lack of clarity regarding alternative solutions and the potential impact on ongoing and future projects.

The perceived lack of priority for developer interests has heightened frustration and uncertainty within the developer community, especially after Meta closed the developers’ bug portal.