How to See Who Follows Me on Facebook

  • 14 November 2024
  • 9 mins read

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Do you want to know who’s tracking your Facebook activity? Most of us are asking this very simple question and thankfully, Facebook provides a simple answer. First off, there’s a difference between friends and followers. 

Facebook friends are considered people you know, while you may not know who follows your Facebook profile. In this blog post, we will walk you through finding your followers and understanding how to change your privacy settings. So let's get started!

4 Ways to See Who Follows You on Facebook

Here are the 4 quickest and simplest ways to see who follows you on Facebook:

Method 1: How to See Your Followers on Your Profile

  1. First of all, open the Facebook app on your phone.
  1. After that tap on the Hamburger (three lines) icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then tap on the See your profile option on top of the next screen.
  1. Then tap on the Three Dots next to the Edit Profile option on the next page.
  1. After that tap on the Activity Log option on the next page.
  1. Then Scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Connections option on the next screen and from there tap on the Followers option.
  1. Now tap on the People Who Followed You option.
  1. That is it now you can see how many people have followed you on Facebook.

Method 2: How to See Your Followers Through the Settings on Facebook

  1. First of all, open the Facebook app on your phone.
  1. After that tap on the Hamburger (three lines) icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then tap on the Gear icon on the top right corner of the next page next to the Search icon.
  1. Now scroll down and tap on the Activity Log option under the Your Activity option.
  2. Now scroll down to the bottom of the next page and tap on the Connections option and from there tap on the Followers option.
  1. Now tap on the People Who Followed You option.
  1. That is it now you can see how many people have followed you on Facebook.

Method 3: How to See Your Followers on Your Profile Using Browser

  1. First of all, go to any browser on your phone then type www.Facebook.com, and log in to your account if needed.
  2. After that tap on the Hamburger (three lines) icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then tap on the See your profile option on top of the next screen.
  1. Then tap on the Three Dots next to the Edit Profile option on the next page.
  1. After that tap on the Activity Log option on the next page.
  1. Then Scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Connections option on the next screen.
  1. Now tap on the Followers option from the dropdown menu on the screen.
  1. Now you can see people who follow you, on the next page.

Method 4: How to See Your Followers Through the Settings Using Browser

  1. First of all, go to any browser on your phone then type www.Facebook.com, and log in to your account if needed.
  2. After that tap on the Hamburger (three lines) icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Now scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on the Settings and Privacy option from there tap on the Settings option.
  1. Now scroll down to the bottom of the next page and tap on the Activity Log option.
  1. After that scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Connections option on the next screen.
  1. Now tap on the Followers option from the dropdown menu on the screen.
  1. Now you can see people who follow you, on the next page.

Why Can't You See Followers on Your Facebook?

  • On Facebook, the ability to see followers (or even if someone has followers) depends on privacy settings. 
  • Here are some reasons why you may not be able to see your Facebook followers:

1. Privacy Settings

  • You can decide who can view your follower lists. 
  • If you have restricted the visibility of your followers to only yourself or your friends, others will be unable to see this information.

2. Profile Type

  • Personal profiles and Pages work differently. 
  • Personal profiles have followers if they have turned on the "Follow" option, whereas Pages automatically show follower counts. 
  • Some profiles may not have the "Follow" option enabled at all, leaving them without followers.

3. Following vs. Friends

  • If you disable the "Follow" option, others can not follow them and should instead send a friend request to keep connected. 
  • Followers and friends are not the same thing on Facebook; you can follow someone without becoming their friend.

4. Privacy Changes and Updates

If you or someone else notices a change, it may be the result of a recent upgrade.l by allowing you to whitelist particular trackers you trust, as well as easily blacklisting them if necessary.

Facebook's privacy settings are often updated, which may reset followers' visibility settings or introduce new privacy options. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why can't I see who is following me on my Facebook business page?

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    When you change your Page, your content, insights, advertisements, Likes, and followers will all be transferred immediately. Keep in mind that you may not see the names of everyone who likes your Page because you can choose who can see what they have liked. You will only be able to view the names of those who have publicly liked your Page.

  • How can I check my Facebook followers' activity?

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    In the Insights dashboard, select "Posts" from the menu on the left. The "When Your Fans Are Online" tab can be found under the "Posts" section. This section displays a graph showing your followers' activities during the previous week. The graph shows which days and hours your followers are the most active.

  • Why can't I see all of my Facebook page's followers?

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    Privacy Settings: Some users may have their follower settings set to keep their data hidden. This means that their names will not appear publicly on your page. Follower Visibility: Facebook users can choose whether they want their follow status to be visible to others.

  • What are my Facebook followers able to see?

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    Only your approved followers get access to your content, including any likes and comments. When you like a public post, everyone can see your likes, and your username is clickable underneath the post, but only approved followers can see your posts.

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In Summary 

Now you have all of the details and methods to solve the problems of who is following you on Facebook! Remember that privacy settings have a major impact, so don't be upset if you don't see a large following immediately. To build a strong online community, focus on producing interesting content and connecting with your audience.