Facebook is the world’s largest social media platform, where millions of people share their life moments every day. But with this, a question often comes to mind – can I see who is checking my profile again and again? Or who is stalking me? To know the answer to this question, we have to understand Facebook’s privacy policy, technical limitations, and some practical facts.
Facebook’s official stand: You can’t see
Facebook has repeatedly made it clear that there is no feature on their platform to let you see who visited your profile. Mark Zuckerberg’s company says that this would be against their privacy policy. If Facebook starts sharing this information, it will put the privacy of users at risk. Therefore, officially there is no tool or setting on Facebook that tells who is stalking your profile.
Still, how do people claim that they can track stalkers on Facebook?
As reveled by Facebook on their help page, there are many websites and apps on the internet that claim to tell you who is viewing your Facebook profile. But caution is needed here. In most cases, these methods are either scams or phishing attempts. Some apps ask you for Facebook login details and then hack your account. In some cases, these apps are just made to make money from ads and do not provide any real information.
In short, you cannot see who viewed your Facebook profile. And similarly if you view the profile of others, they also cannot know who viewed their profile today. This was in Orkut, but Facebook has kept these things private!
Some signs that can raise suspicion
Although you cannot know directly who is viewing your FB profile page, you can guess from some signs as shared by a user on Quora:
- Activity log and mutual interaction – If someone repeatedly likes or comments on your posts, or sends messages immediately when you are online, then he may be keeping an eye on your profile.
- Story viewers – In Facebook Stories, you can see who has viewed your story recently. If a person views every story immediately, then this can be a sign.
- Friend request or message record – If an unknown person repeatedly sends friend requests or messages, he may be following your profile.
Are third-party tools trustworthy?
Some browser extensions or mobile apps claim that they can track anonymous Facebook profile visitors. But keep in mind, Facebook’s API (application programming interface) does not give this data to any third party. So, if an app or tool makes such a claim, chances are that it is either fake or is misusing your data.
What to do if you think someone is stalking you?
If you suspect that someone is stalking your Facebook profile page secretly, you can take these steps:
- Check privacy settings – Keep your profile private and show your posts only to friends. To do this go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Audience and visibility > and tap on Profile Locking.
- Block unwanted friend requests – If someone repeatedly tries to follow you, block them. Don’t accept friend request from unknown users!
- Turn on two-factor authentication – This can protect your account from unauthorized access. By enable 2 factor authentication, you can make your account login more secure and safe!
Conclusion: Be cautious, don’t get confused
There is no legitimate way to track profile stalkers on Facebook. If a website or app claims to do so, chances are it is a scam. The best way to stay safe is to keep your privacy settings strong and stay away from suspicious links or apps.
Finally, remember that the real purpose of social media is to stay connected, not to monitor the activities of others. So, be cautious, but don’t worry too much and keep sharing moments!
