Facebook allows users to search for other people using their name, location, etc. However, many users are unsure whether the person they search for will know that they have been searched for.
In this article, we will explore the answer to the question, “If you search for someone on Facebook, will they know?”
So, let’s get started.
If You Search Someone on Facebook Will They Know
No, the person you search for on Facebook won’t be able to know that you have searched for them. It is because Facebook doesn’t notify the user when you search for someone.
On the other hand, if you search for someone repeatedly on Facebook, you may show your profile to them in their “People You May Know” suggestions.
In this case, the person might get aware that why your profile is showing to them and may think you have searched for them.
But there is no way using which they may know that you have searched for them on the Platform. As Facebook algorithm has a variety of factors to suggest potential friends to users, including mutual friends, location, and other shared interests. If you search for someone, and they have similar interests, friends, or location, Facebook may suggest your profile to them.
To know more about this in detail, you would like to read: If You Search Someone On Facebook Will You Be Suggested As A Friend.
If you stalk someone on Facebook will they know
No, if you are simply looking at someone’s profile or posts on Facebook, they will not be directly notified that you are doing so. Facebook does not send notifications or messages to users when someone views their profile or content.
Not even any third-party app, service, or tool can’t provide this functionality. If you come across any app claiming to do so, you may report the app to Facebook.
However, note that if you have accidentally or knowing liked or commented on the person’s post, Facebook will notify them that you have liked or commented on it.
So, at last I would like to say you don’t need to be anonymous to visit someone’s profile on Facebook and can search or visit anyone’s profile without being worrying that the person will know that you visited their profile.
If you visit a Facebook Page will they know
If you visit a Facebook Page, the page owner will not directly know that you have visited their page as Facebook doesn’t notify that a user has visited their page.
However, Facebook provides certain analytics tools to the page owners using which they can know how many users have visited their page and from which location. Well, they will still not be able to tell your name.
Remember, if you liked or followed the page, they will know that you have liked their page.
SEE ALSO:
- Why Can’t I Find Someone On Facebook When I Know They Have An Account
- If You Unfriend Someone On Facebook, Are You Still Connected On Messenger
Final Words:
So, that’s all for now folks.
In conclusion, if you search for someone on Facebook, they will not be directly notified that you have done so. Facebook takes privacy seriously and does not send notifications or messages when someone views a profile or page.
Further Reading:
- Does Facebook Delete Friends Randomly
- Why Does Facebook Say 3 Comments, But I Only See 2 On My Post
- If You Restrict Someone On Facebook Can They Still Message You
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