The much anticipated Facebook Home app, which lets the network seemingly take over an Android device, has been downloaded 500,000 times since its release on April 4.
The app is aimed at increasing users’ interaction with the one billion strong social network, while also increasing advertising opportunities.
HumanIPO reported last week Google chief Eric Schmidt had laughed off suggestions Google may block the app from the Android devices. Schmidt instead views Facebook’s choice of Android as a complement.
From the 500,000 downloads, of Facebook Home, there have been 11,000 reviews. It has received an average rating of 2.2 out of five stars.
Around half of the rating gave it just one star.
