via Google Play

Earlier this month we covered the debut of Facebook Home, Mark Zuckerberg’s latest attempt at a sort of all-in-one Facebook platform app for Android. The idea behind Facebook Home is that, according to Zuck, approximately 20% of time spent on mobile devices is subsequently spent on Facebook, so  its only natural that they’d want to capitalize on such a large built-in audience. But as of today, Google Play lists Facebook Home as having an average rating of 2.2 stars out of 5.

Facebook Home has been downloaded more than half a million times, according to TechRadar. However, out of the more than 14 thousand reviews, roughly half have given the app a dismal 1 star out of 5. There is hope though, as more than 2 thousand people gave it a full five stars.

There are only a handful probable culprits that could explain why Facebook, arguably the most popular website in the world in terms of sheer pageviews and general popularity, has taken such a nosedive. The most likely reason? Home integration in general.

TechRadar notes that an “obvious concern from user reviews is that the app goes too deep, making accessing non-Facebook content harder than it would otherwise be.” Essentially, Facebook Home is just too integrated, making even the simplest interactions with your smartphone something of a chore.

Another deterrent is the battery life. The integration overkill translates into battery kill. A quick perusal of comments section of the app in Google Play shows that Home indulges in battery life the way Kentucky Derby-goers indulge in mint juleps.

Though only a minor setback, its surprising that Facebook Home has gotten off to such a slow start. Most things Facebook-related are usually a smash hit, as the flagship social network of the world is the go-to site for procrastinators, friends and family alike. It’ll definitely be interesting to see where Facebook takes its app from here. From the posts I’ve read, the popular umbrella term to describe the app is “it’s too much,” which means Zuck and his team of hacktastic engineers have a lot to wade through to get to the root of the problem.

But we want to know what you Facebook Home users out there think. Is this app really a dud? Or is it just the beginning stages of the next generation of mobile apps? Either way, we’re curious to hear your reviews, comments, and suggestions in the section below.