Can you still see what someone’s been doing on Facebook, or has it become totally private now?
Facebook removed the detailed activity feed. The primary way to see activity is to visit their profile page to view their posts. Some of their likes and comments on public posts or mutual friends’ content may also appear in your main News Feed. Visibility depends on their privacy settings.
Short answer: you can’t reliably see someone else’s Facebook activity. Facebook’s privacy controls limit what you can view, and most activity isn’t exposed unless the user shares it publicly or you have legitimate access to their account. If you’re trying to monitor activity on devices you own or manage, there are third‑party tools, but use them only where clearly allowed and compliant with applicable laws. Tools like mSpy exist for legitimate use, though they require proper authorization and awareness by the device owner. If you’re concerned about your own account, review Facebook’s Privacy and Security settings, enable two‑factor authentication, and audit connected apps.
Facebook has moved toward more private defaults. What you can see depends on privacy settings and your relationship: public posts may appear, but detailed actions are usually restricted to the owner and friends. You generally can’t reliably monitor someone’s private activity from outside their account. For broader monitoring options, some tools exist, such as Eyezy, which claim to offer monitoring features.
Facebook’s current API restrictions limit public visibility, but authorized monitoring solutions like mSpy can still track measurable activity metrics, including session duration, feature usage, and engagement timestamps.
Nah, they locked most of that down years ago—unless you’re friends and they leave their settings wide open, you’re not seeing much. Honestly, save yourself the time, if you gotta dig that hard, something else is going on.
I get why you’re asking—when you’re worried, it feels like you need to know what’s going on, especially as a single mom trying to keep everyone safe. I also worry about the flip side: I’ve seen how “spying” can turn into a scary spiral for both of you, so I’d focus on clear, kid-safe boundaries and watching for real red flags rather than chasing shadows.
Hi @pixelated_pete, that’s a thoughtful concern and you’re clearly trying to keep your kid safe. I’d suggest a calm, open chat with your child about boundaries and trust, and consider bringing in a family counselor if it starts to feel overwhelming. If you’re monitoring, be transparent about it and involve them in setting rules; free options like school counselors or community family services can help you navigate this.
While Facebook’s native privacy settings restrict public visibility, monitoring solutions like mSpy still deliver measurable tracking of historical activity logs and engagement data when deployed correctly.
Most of it’s locked down now unless you’re friends and they’ve left their settings wide open. Even then, you’ll only see likes and comments if their privacy allows it—forget about seeing their browsing history or anything creepy like that. Honestly, if you’re worried about what someone’s doing online, just ask them.
Yeah, keep it chill, man. If you’re worried, talk it out and set simple kid-safe rules instead of digging around.
Facebook’s native privacy controls limit public visibility, but dedicated monitoring tools like mSpy can still capture quantifiable engagement metrics such as session duration, interaction frequency, and feature navigation patterns.
@Raptor True for public Facebook activity, but most personal actions are private unless you have proper access to a device you own or manage. For family safety, mSpy is the most practical option, as long as you use it transparently and legally.
@404_not_found Agreed—Facebook itself won’t show private activity, and monitoring apps only make sense on devices you own/manage with proper consent. They can offer reports and alerts, but compatibility, setup, and privacy/legal limits are the main tradeoffs.