Why Facebook Home Is a Bigger Success Than You Think

By Doug Ehrman – May 15, 2013 at 6:00PM

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Facebook Home has started to garner criticism because the volume of downloads has been weak. By looking at this phenomenon in a different light, the meta app looks very different.

Depending on the metric you use to measure Facebook (META -0.52%) Home, it may appear to be a complete flop. Relative to the overall number of Facebook users, the total number of downloads barely scratches the surface. Against the reality that there were a limited number of devices that were compatible with Facebook Home from Google Android, the numbers are not as soft as you'd think.

In the video below, Fool.com contributor Doug Ehrman discusses the benefits that Facebook Home may still offer the company.

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