Facebook doesn't show you a list of who views your profile
Facebook does not provide a feature that shows you who has looked at your profile or account. This is a deliberate choice by the company. No official Facebook tool, setting, or report will tell you which specific people have visited your profile page.
Third-party apps and websites claim to offer this information, but they do not work. Facebook's privacy rules prevent outside tools from accessing viewing data, and any app that promises to show you profile visitors is either collecting your data for other purposes or straightforward making up results. Using these apps can also compromise your account security.
What Facebook does track — and what you can see — is different from profile views. You can see who interacted with your posts, who sent you messages, and who you messaged. You can also see activity on your account itself, like login locations and devices. But viewing your profile is not the same as interacting with it, and Facebook does not track or report that.
Key Takeaways
- Facebook has no official feature to show you who viewed your profile, and this limitation is intentional.
- Third-party apps claiming to reveal profile visitors do not work and may put your account at risk.
- You can see who liked, commented on, or shared your posts, which is different from seeing who viewed your profile.
- You can check your login activity and see which devices accessed your account in your security settings.
- If you are concerned about account security, review your active sessions and change your password rather than looking for profile viewers.
What you can actually see about your account activity
Facebook does show you several types of account activity that people sometimes confuse with profile views. In your settings, you can see a list of devices and locations where your account has been logged in. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login. This page shows you every active session — the device type, location, and time of last activity.
You can also see who has interacted with your content. When someone likes, comments on, or shares one of your posts, you receive a notification and can see their name. If you post something public, you can click on the view count to see how many people saw it, but not who they are. On your profile, you can see who has reacted to or commented on your posts, but again, this is not the same as seeing who straightforward looked at your profile without doing anything.
Story views are different. If you post a Facebook Story, you can see a list of people who watched it. This is the closest thing Facebook offers to a "who viewed me" feature, but it only applies to Stories, not your main profile.
Why third-party apps do not work
Apps and websites that claim to show you profile visitors typically ask you to log in with your Facebook account. When you do this, you are giving that app permission to access your account. Facebook's rules prevent apps from seeing who viewed your profile — that data is not available to them — so these tools cannot deliver what they promise.
What these apps actually do varies. Some collect your login information and sell it. Others track your activity on their own site and use it for advertising. A few straightforward show you a fake list of names to make it look like the feature works. In all cases, you are putting your account at risk without getting the information you wanted.
If you have already used one of these apps, you should revoke its access. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Apps and Websites. Look for the app in the list and click Remove. Then change your Facebook password to be safe.
How to check if someone has access to your account
If you are worried that someone else is using your account without permission, the Security and Login page is where to look. This shows every device currently logged in to your account, including the device type, approximate location, and when it was last active. If you see a device or location you do not recognize, you can click the three dots next to it and select "Log out" to end that session.
You can also see a list of apps and websites that have permission to access your account. Go to Apps and Websites in your settings. Remove any app you no longer use or do not recognize. If you see something suspicious — an app you never authorized, or one that has access to more information than it should — remove it when ready.
For stronger security, enable two-factor authentication. This means Facebook will ask for a code from your phone whenever someone tries to log in from a new device. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login, then Two-Factor Authentication. This makes it much harder for someone else to access your account, even if they have your password.
What to do if you think your account has been hacked
If you see login activity you did not authorize, or if you notice posts you did not make, your account may have been compromised. Start by changing your password when ready. Use a strong password — at least 12 characters, with numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and symbols.
Next, review your active sessions on the Security and Login page and log out any devices you do not recognize. Then go through your Apps and Websites list and remove anything suspicious. Check your email address and phone number in your settings to make sure they have not been changed.
If you cannot log in to your account, or if you believe someone has changed your password, go to facebook.com/login/identify and follow the steps to recover your account. Facebook will ask you to verify your identity using your email address or phone number, then let you reset your password.
Privacy settings that control who can see your profile
While Facebook cannot show you who viewed your profile, you can control who is allowed to see your profile in the first place. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Privacy. Here you can set who can see your friends list, who can contact you, and who can see your posts.
The "Who can see your profile?" setting controls whether your profile is visible to everyone, friends only, or a custom list. If you set it to Friends Only, only people you have accepted as friends can view your profile page. This does not prevent them from viewing it, but it does limit who can access it at all.
You can also block specific people. If you block someone, they cannot see your profile, send you messages, or find your account in search. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Blocking, and enter the name or username of the person you want to block.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see who looked at my Facebook profile on mobile?
No. Facebook does not offer profile viewing information on mobile or desktop. If an app on your phone claims to show you profile visitors, it is not getting that data from Facebook and should not be trusted with your login information.
Does Facebook tell you if someone searches for your name?
No. Facebook does not notify you when someone searches for you or views your profile. You cannot see search history, and Facebook does not track it for you.
What if I see a suspicious login on my Security and Login page?
Click the three dots next to the suspicious session and select "Log out" to end it when ready. Then change your password and enable two-factor authentication. If you see multiple suspicious logins, consider that your password may have been compromised and change it to something completely new.
Are there any real Facebook features that show who viewed my profile?
Only Stories. If you post a Facebook Story, you can see a list of people who watched it. Your main profile page does not have a viewer list, and Facebook has no plans to add one.
What should I do if I accidentally gave an app access to my account?
Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Apps and Websites, find the app in the list, and click Remove. Then change your Facebook password. If the app asked for your email or phone number, consider changing those passwords too if you use them elsewhere.