Facebook allows website developers and application developers access to their Facebook Graph API (application program interface) that enables them to display information about your profile. For example, show your friends who’ve visited that page, show friends who’ve liked the page, personally greet you, etc.

Using the Facebook API Browser, you can see what the Facebook API shares from your profile. If you feel that this is too much information, you can then adjust your Facebook privacy settings accordingly.

The API does not give that developer access to your information, but for some people may be of some concern.

Once you’ve visited the above link, enter your Facebook alias or ID to view the API settings. If you’re not sure what your ID is, you can quickly find out by moving your mouse over your name on your Facebook page. For example, if your name is Joe Smith, your Facebook alias could be joe.smith, or an alias a number, such as 149957536227.

  • See our API and Facebook definitions for further information and related links on these terms.