Facebook does not let you see a list of people who viewed your profile
Facebook removed the ability to see profile viewers years ago, and the feature does not exist in the current version of the platform. If you have seen a third-party app or website claiming to show you a list of people who looked at your profile, that tool does not have access to that information — Facebook does not provide it to outside services either.
What Facebook does show you is different: you can see who has interacted with your posts through likes, comments, and shares, and you can see who has clicked links you posted. You can also see basic information about who visits your public profile page, but only in limited ways depending on your privacy settings and the person's account status.
The confusion often comes from old Facebook features that no longer work, or from scams designed to trick you into downloading malware or giving up your login information.
Key Takeaways
- Facebook has not offered a profile-viewer list for years, and no legitimate tool can show you one because Facebook does not share that data.
- Third-party apps claiming to reveal profile viewers are either scams asking for your password or malware designed to steal your information.
- You can see who interacted with your posts through the activity section, which shows likes, comments, shares, and clicks on links you posted.
- Some limited profile-visit information may appear in your insights if you have a public profile or business account, but it does not name individuals.
Why third-party apps cannot show you profile viewers
Apps and websites that promise to reveal who viewed your profile work in one of two ways: they either ask you to log in with your Facebook credentials, or they claim to use a "secret" method to access hidden data. Both are red flags.
When an app asks for your Facebook login, you are handing over your password or access token to a third party. That person or company can then change your password, post as you, steal your photos, or sell your information. Facebook's terms of service forbid apps from collecting profile-viewer data, so any app making that promise is violating the rules and putting your account at risk.
Apps claiming a "secret method" are lying. Facebook's code does not store or transmit a list of profile viewers to the browser or to any outside service. There is no hidden data to access. These apps typically install malware on your device or redirect you to phishing pages designed to steal your login information.
What you can actually see about who interacts with your profile
Facebook shows you interaction data through your Activity Log and through individual post insights. When someone likes, comments on, or shares one of your posts, you see their name in the notification and in the post itself. You can click on those names to see their profile.
If you post a link, Facebook shows you how many people clicked it and sometimes which friends clicked it first. This information appears in the post's details when you click the view count or engagement metrics.
For business accounts and public profiles, Facebook offers Insights — a dashboard showing how many people visited your profile in a given time period. This shows a number, not names. The data includes visits from people who are logged in and people who are not, but it does not identify individuals.
How to check your Activity Log for interactions
Your Activity Log is where Facebook stores a record of everything you have posted, liked, and commented on. It also shows you notifications when someone interacts with your content. To find it on a computer, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right, scroll down, and select "Activity Log." On mobile, tap the menu icon, scroll to "Settings & Privacy," then tap "Settings," and look for "Activity Log."
Once you are in your Activity Log, you can filter by type — posts, likes, comments, shares — and by date. This shows you a timeline of your activity and lets you see which of your posts got the most interaction. Click on any post to see who liked, commented, or shared it.
This is the closest thing to a "who viewed my profile" feature that Facebook offers, because it shows you exactly who engaged with your content. It does not show passive viewers, but it does show people who took action.
What to do if you see a suspicious profile-viewer app
If you encounter an app or website claiming to show profile viewers, do not log in with your Facebook account. Do not download any software it offers. Close the page or uninstall the app.
If you have already logged in to one of these apps, change your Facebook password immediately. Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login. Click "Change Password" and create a new one that you have not used anywhere else. Then review the list of apps and websites that have access to your account by going to Apps and Websites in the same Settings menu, and remove anything you do not recognize.
If the app installed software on your computer or phone, run a malware scan. On Windows, use Windows Defender (built in to Windows). On Mac, use Malwarebytes or a similar tool. On iPhone or Android, go to Settings, look for security or device management, and run a scan if available.
Privacy settings that control who can see your profile
You cannot see who views your profile, but you can control who gets to view it in the first place. Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Privacy. Look for "Who can see your profile?" and choose from Friends Only, Friends of Friends, Public, or Custom.
If you set your profile to Friends Only, only people you have accepted as friends can see your profile page. If you set it to Public, anyone on the internet can find and view your profile, including people not on Facebook. This affects who can see your posts, photos, and basic information like your birthday and location.
You can also control individual posts by clicking the audience selector (usually a globe or lock icon) when you post. This lets you share something with Friends Only even if your overall profile is Public, or vice versa.
Why Facebook removed the profile-viewer feature
Facebook offered a profile-viewer tool in its early years, but removed it around 2009. The company did not announce a specific reason, but the likely explanation is privacy: showing users who viewed their profiles created a false sense of surveillance and encouraged people to worry about being watched. It also created pressure to view other people's profiles, which could feel invasive.
Removing the feature also reduced the appeal of third-party apps claiming to offer it, since there was no real data to access. This helped protect users from the scams that had built up around the feature.
Today, Facebook's approach is to show you engagement — who interacted with your content — rather than passive viewing. This is more useful for most people and does not create the same privacy concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see who viewed my Facebook profile on mobile?
No. Facebook does not offer profile-viewer information on any device, including phones and tablets. The limitation is not about the app or browser you use — it is that Facebook does not collect or share this data at all.
Do business accounts or pages show profile visitors?
Facebook Pages (for businesses, public figures, and organizations) do show visitor numbers in Insights, but only as a total count, not as individual names. Personal profiles do not show this information even if they are public.
What if someone is stalking my profile — can I find out?
Facebook does not let you identify a specific person watching your profile. If you believe someone is harassing you, you can block them, report them, or contact Facebook's support team. Blocking prevents them from seeing your profile at all.
Is there a Facebook feature I am missing that shows profile viewers?
No. Facebook has not offered this feature in over a decade. If you see it advertised anywhere, it is a scam. Stick to your Activity Log and post insights to see who is engaging with your content.