As of 2026, the original developers have abandoned KitKat. The following sources are considered low-risk :

Only download files from trusted developer forums like XDA Developers or verified APK archiving sites like APKMirror.

The repackaged version of Facebook Lite may include some changes, such as:

to verify if a file you downloaded is safe to install. Alternative Lite apps that might run better on KitKat.

: While the standard Facebook app can exceed 60MB, Lite versions are typically under 2MB to 3MB , making them ideal for devices with very limited internal storage.