Fact check: Is facebook deleting videos in 2025

1. Summary of the results

Yes, Facebook (Meta) is implementing significant changes to video storage in 2025. Specifically:

• Live videos will only be stored for 30 days after broadcasting ^[1]
• Existing archival videos older than 30 days will be deleted in waves ^[1]
• Users will receive a 90-day notice to download or transfer their content ^[1]
• Options include downloading videos, transferring to cloud storage, or converting to reels, with the possibility of a six-month deletion postponement ^[2]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

This video deletion policy is part of broader changes at Meta in 2025:

• Meta is simultaneously eliminating professional fact-checking services across its platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads), replacing them with community-driven content moderation similar to X/Twitter ^[3]
• The company justifies the video deletion policy by stating that most live video views occur within the first few weeks of broadcasting ^[2]
• Facebook continues to face broader scrutiny over content management practices and data privacy concerns ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies a complex policy change:

• It's not a blanket deletion of all videos, but rather a specific policy targeting live videos and older archival content ^[1]
• Meta benefits from this change by reducing storage costs and aligning with "industry standards" ^[2]
• This change coincides with Meta's shift away from professional fact-checking ^[3], suggesting a broader strategic move to reduce operational costs and responsibilities
• Users who rely on Facebook for long-term video storage may be disadvantaged, though Meta is providing multiple options for content preservation ^[2]