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Who Unfriended Me on Facebook?
How to tell if someone is no longer your Facebook friend
By Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Western Sydney University Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 11, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Only Seeing Public Posts Step-by-Step: Search Your Friends List Check Your Friend's Profile Unfriending vs. Blocking Why Do Users Unfriend People What to Do After Being Unfriended What to Know
Clue 1: Check to see if you can see only their public posts, indicated by a globe icon. Personal posts have a small icon with two people.Clue 2: Search their name in your Friends list. On their profile, if you see the Add Friend option, you're currently not friends.Tip: If you think they unfriended you accidentally, send a new friend request. If this doesn't work, move on and respect the decision. This article explains how to figure out if someone has unfriended you on Facebook. We also discuss what unfriending means, possible reasons for unfriending, and what to do next. Only Seeing Public Posts
Facebook won't notify you if you've been unfriended. However, some clues may help you figure out whether you're no longer Facebook friends with someone. First, if you only see someone's public posts, they may have unfriended you. Facebook posts have two primary privacy settings: Public and Friends. Public posts have a small globe icon. Facebook friends, followers, and anyone who happens across the person's Facebook profile page can read public posts. Friends posts display a small icon of two people. Only people who are official Facebook friends with the creator can read these posts. If you used to see all posts from someone but now see only public posts, it may be a sign that they unfriended you. However, this isn't definitive. The person may be sharing more public posts lately. Search Your Facebook Friends List
To make sure someone is still a Facebook friend, manually check to see if they're on your Facebook friends list. Navigate to your profile page on Facebook.com or within the Facebook app. Select Friends to view your list of Facebook Friends. Search for the person's name via the search bar. Search for the name they use on Facebook if it's different from their legal name. If they don't show up in the search results, they may have unfriended you. Check Your Friend' s Facebook Profile
Navigate to the individual's Facebook profile. If you don't see their profile, they may have deleted their Facebook account. If you see their profile and the Add Friend button is visible, you're currently not friends. If you suspect this was accidental, send a new friend request. Understanding Unfriending and Blocking
When you unfriend a person, Facebook removes them from your friends' list. You can reestablish the Facebook friend relationship at any time when one person sends a new friend request and the other person accepts. Blocking someone on Facebook is a drastic action. When you block someone, they can't message you, see your public posts, or view your profile page. They also can't send you a new friend request. If you suspect you've been unfriended and you can't locate the person's Facebook profile page, the person may have blocked you. Why Do Users Unfriend People
There are many reasons users unfriend someone on Facebook. Here are some common examples: An offline falling out: If a friendship ended in the real world, it makes sense it would end online too. Negative posts: People may unfriend a user they find negative or with whom they disagree politically. Facebook purge: Facebook users commonly purge their friends' list of people with whom they're no longer in contact. A Facebook purge is a way to manage an unwieldy friends' list and usually isn't personal. They don't know the user: If someone is managing their Facebook friends' list and comes across a user they don't recognize or remember, they may unfriend that individual. If you changed your profile image to something ambiguous or changed your name, this may explain why a person unfriended you. What to Do After Being Unfriended on Facebook
If you suspect that a user unfriended you accidentally, send them a new friend request. If this doesn't work, or if you know why the person unfriended you, it's best to move on and respect the person's decision. Navigating online relationships can be tricky, and emotions can run high when it comes to topics such as politics or world events. Trying to communicate with someone who unfriended you after a disagreement is unwise at best. At worst, DMs and emails can be interpreted as online harassment, even if the sender has good intentions. Give the situation time and space, and it may resolve naturally. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to View Blocked Profiles on Facebook How to Make Facebook Private How to Unfriend Someone on Facebook How to Block Searches of Your Facebook Profile How to Clean up Your Facebook Profile 6 Best Ways to Search for People on Facebook How to Prevent Strangers From Seeing Your Facebook Profile How to Find Someone on Facebook Using an Email Address How to Block Friend Requests on Facebook Facebook Restricted List: What It Is and How to Use One How to Send a Friend Request on Facebook How to Get Unblocked on Facebook How to Hide Posts on Facebook How to Tell If Someone Blocked You on Facebook How to Create a Follow Button on Facebook How to Fix It When Facebook Messenger Isn’t Sending Messages Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies