Facebook does not show you a list of who has looked at your profile
Facebook removed the ability to see profile visitors years ago, and it does not offer this feature now. If you see an app or website claiming to show you who viewed your profile, it is not connected to Facebook and cannot access that information — no third-party tool can either.
What Facebook does track is different: it shows you who interacts with your posts through likes, comments, and shares. It also shows you who has viewed your Stories (the temporary photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours). But a straightforward visit to your profile page, with no interaction, leaves no visible record that you can access.
This matters because profile-viewer apps are common scams. They ask you to log in through Facebook, grant them permission to access your account, and then either charge you money or sell your login information to other companies. Facebook's own help pages warn against them repeatedly.
Key Takeaways
- Facebook does not provide a feature to see who has viewed your profile, and no outside app can access this information no matter what it claims.
- Apps promising to show profile viewers are scams that steal your login credentials or personal data when you grant them permission.
- You can see who has viewed your Stories, and you can see who has liked, commented on, or shared your posts through your activity log.
- If you gave a profile-viewer app access to your account, change your Facebook password when ready and review your active sessions.
What you can actually see about who interacts with your content
Facebook shows you engagement on the things you post. When you upload a photo, write a status, or share a link, you can tap or click the reactions (likes, loves, angry faces, and so on) to see the names of people who reacted. The same applies to comments and shares — you can see exactly who did what.
Stories work differently. When you post a Story, a small icon appears at the bottom of the screen showing how many people have viewed it. Tap that number and you get a list of names. This is the closest thing Facebook offers to a "profile viewer" feature, but it only covers the Stories you have posted, not visits to your main profile.
Your Activity Log (found in Settings under "Your Activity") shows you a timeline of everything you have done on Facebook — every post, like, comment, and friend request. You can filter this by date or type of action. This is useful for finding old posts or understanding your own behavior, but it does not show you who has looked at your profile.
Why third-party apps cannot access this information
When you use Facebook, the company collects enormous amounts of data about you — where you log in from, what you click, how long you stay on each page. But Facebook keeps profile-viewing data (if it even exists) completely private. It does not share this information with outside developers, and it does not let apps request it through its official tools.
Apps that ask for permission to access your Facebook account can only see what Facebook's official rules allow them to see. A profile-viewer app cannot see profile views because Facebook does not expose that data to any app, no matter how much permission you grant. If an app claims otherwise, it is lying.
The scam works because the app looks official — it may have a Facebook-like logo or claim to be "Facebook's official viewer tool." It asks you to log in, which feels safe because you are entering your password on what looks like Facebook. But you are actually giving your login information to a stranger. Once they have it, they can change your password, lock you out, steal your photos, or sell your information to other scammers.
What to do if you already used a profile-viewer app
If you logged into a profile-viewer app or website using your Facebook account, treat it as a security breach. Change your Facebook password when ready — use a strong password you have never used anywhere else, with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Next, check your active sessions. Go to Settings, then "Security and Login," and look for "Where You're Logged In." This shows every device and location currently signed into your account. If you see logins from places you do not recognize or at times you were not using Facebook, click "Log Out" on those sessions. You can also click "Log Out of All Sessions Except This One" to sign out everywhere at once and then log back in only on your own devices.
Review your login approvals in the same Settings section. Look for "Apps and Websites" and check what third-party apps have permission to access your account. Remove any you do not recognize or no longer use. If the profile-viewer app is still listed, click on it and select "Remove."
How to protect yourself from profile-viewer scams
The simplest rule: if an app or website claims to show you who viewed your profile, it is a scam. Facebook does not offer this feature and never will, because it does not track profile views in a way users can access. No legitimate tool can do what a scam promises.
Be skeptical of anything that asks you to log in with your Facebook account, especially if it promises something Facebook itself does not offer. Legitimate apps (like Spotify or Instagram, which Facebook owns) ask for permission clearly and explain exactly what they will access. Scam apps use urgency ("See who is stalking you!") and false authority ("Facebook's official viewer") to rush you past thinking.
If you want to know who is interested in you on Facebook, use the features Facebook actually provides: check who likes and comments on your posts, see who has viewed your Stories, and look at your friend requests to see who wants to connect. These are the only real answers Facebook offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see who looked at my profile if I pay money?
No. Facebook does not offer a paid feature to see profile viewers, and no app can provide this no matter what you pay. Any service charging money for this is a scam.
Do my friends know when I look at their profile?
No. Your friends cannot see that you visited their profile. They can only see it if you interact with their posts, like or comment on their photos, or view their Stories.
What if someone is stalking me — can I find out who?
If someone is harassing you, report it to Facebook through the report button on their profile or messages. Facebook can investigate harassment and take action, but they will not tell you who has viewed your profile. Focus instead on blocking the person and saving evidence of the harassment.
Are there any real tools that show profile viewers?
No. Every tool claiming to show profile viewers is either a scam or a fake app designed to steal your information. Facebook's official help pages warn against all of them.