Searching for people that aren't in my friend list?

Question arising: Bit dumb question, but since Facebook has many 'see who visited your profile' apps am curious....

If I search for people that aren't on my friend list, can these people ever find out I have been searching for them/visiting their profile?

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Answer to "Searching for people that aren't in my friend list?"

Answer: There is not any type of apps who tells about who visited our profile.
The apps you're asking about are just fake apps.
I suggest you not to use those apps because when you open these apps and Click "Allow" ..you allow them to get access to your every personal information. Some these type of apps are also being use to hijack facebook accounts.

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How to deal with the most recent Facebook search settings - In other words, how to hide your profile on Facebook now that you can no longer hide your profile on Facebook.

In the past, Facebook users were given the choice to allow other people to look them up on Facebook, or to hide their FB profile from the search.

For those of you who are still using this feature, you'll see reminders over the next few weeks as the setting is removed from the service altogether.

So with users sure to be upset that anyone and everyone will be able to find them on Facebook by simply searching for them by name, what's a person to do?

Use a pseudonym

Using a fake name, or a variation of your name, is one of the quickest and easiest ways to hide your profile from strangers, or even acquaintances who may not realize you have a nickname with friends and family members inside your inner circle.

As Dennis O'Reilly recently pointed out, Facebook's terms and conditions require you to use the same name that's on your credit card, but do you think there's actually people checking this? Probably not. Check out his post to see the list of what Facebook will and won't allow for you to use when it comes to your name.

Then decide if hiding on Facebook is worth potentially having your account shut down should Facebook ever realize you aren't exactly following the guidelines.

Control your audience

Whenever you share something, be it a photo or simple status update, there's a privacy setting attached to it. With Facebook pushing for more and more information to be made available in its Graph Search, don't be surprised if your share settings are set to Public by default. This is something you'll want to check each time you post something on Facebook. It takes only a few seconds to glance in the lower-right corner of the screen and check for a Globe icon. If it's present, whatever it is you're about to post is going to be public and thus viewable by anyone who finds your profile.

As for anything you've previously posted and shared on Facebook, there's an option in your account settings to limit the audience for your previous posts. By visiting this page when signed into your Facebook account and clicking on the "Limit Old Posts" button, Facebook will change any previous public posts on your account to friends only.

Photos

You've decided changing your name and using a pseudonym was worth it, so you're not going to want to use a profile photo of yourself, should someone accidentally stumble upon your account.

Posting a photo of something you're known for, but yet is still somewhat mysterious and doesn't uniquely identify you is a convenient way to still make it easy for friends to spot you, yet remain anonymous to those you want to hide from.

And while we're on the subject of photos, posting a profile photo containing only your kids isn't a promising way of hiding yourself on Facebook.

Block people

The changes to who can search for your profile will not change the fact that people you've blocked on Facebook can no longer view your profile. Blocking someone will continue to work the way it currently does. If all else fails, you can block those individuals you don't want to see your profile and any subsequent posts you make or are tagged in. But keep in mind, anyone can create another account and still stalk you under a fake account.

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What can I search for on Facebook?

 

You can search for people, posts, photos, places, Pages, Groups, apps and events on Facebook. Start searching with keywords (ex: wedding party) and you'll see a list of results that you can filter. If you need some ideas, you can try some of these searches:

• Hollywood
• Cookie recipe
• Jeelda

You can also combine phrases together, or add things like locations, times, likes and interests to get more specific (ex: friends who live in San Francisco).

See Also:

• How do I react to a post or comment on Facebook?
• How do I unlike something on Facebook?

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How do I see what others can search about me on Facebook?

 

How do I see what others can search about me on Facebook?

Facebook search respects privacy settings, which means people can search for info about you that they can see on Facebook, based on what's been shared with them.

There's 3 ways you can manage what others may see about you:

• Use the audience selector to choose who can see things you share
• Visit your activity log to see and review things you've hidden from your timeline
• Go to the About page on your profile to view and manage basic info about yourself

Keep in mind that your privacy choices determine what your friends see when they search. For example, any posts that you've shared with your friends can only be found by them.

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How do I clear my recent searches on Facebook?

 

To clear your recent searches:

1. Click the search bar at the top to see your recent searches
2. Click Edit in the top right of the dropdown menu
3. Click Clear Searches in the top right, then click to confirm

Note: If your searches still appear after taking these steps, you may have to log out out of Facebook. When you log back in, your searches will be cleared.

When you search for something on Facebook, your search history helps us show you better results when you search. Remember, only you can see your searches.

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What shows up in search results on Facebook?

 

You see unique search results based on:

• Your connections to people, places, things.
• What you're able to see on Facebook, including what your friends share with you.
• Your friends, connections and interests, which affect the order of your results.
• People's privacy settings. For example, if you search "photo Paris," you may see photos your friends took and shared with you first.

You may see results from people you're not friends with because you're part of the audience for the post. Keep in mind that public posts can be seen by anyone, including people outside of Facebook.

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How to deal with the new Facebook search settings - In other words, how to hide your profile on Facebook now that you can no longer hide your profile on Facebook.

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In the past, Facebook users were given the choice to allow other people to look them up on Facebook, or to hide their FB profile from the search.

For those of you who are still using this feature, you'll see reminders over the next few weeks as the setting is removed from the service altogether.

So with users sure to be upset that anyone and everyone will be able to find them on Facebook by simply searching for them by name, what's a person to do?

Use a pseudonym

Using a fake name, or a variation of your name, is one of the quickest and easiest ways to hide your profile from strangers, or even acquaintances who may not realize you have a nickname with friends and family members inside your inner circle.

As Dennis O'Reilly recently pointed out, Facebook's terms and conditions require you to use the same name that's on your credit card, but do you think there's actually people checking this? Probably not. Check out his post to see the list of what Facebook will and won't allow for you to use when it comes to your name.

Then decide if hiding on Facebook is worth potentially having your account shut down should Facebook ever realize you aren't exactly following the guidelines.

Control your audience

Whenever you share something, be it a photo or simple status update, there's a privacy setting attached to it. With Facebook pushing for more and more information to be made available in its Graph Search, don't be surprised if your share settings are set to Public by default. This is something you'll want to check each time you post something on Facebook. It takes only a few seconds to glance in the lower-right corner of the screen and check for a Globe icon. If it's present, whatever it is you're about to post is going to be public and thus viewable by anyone who finds your profile.

As for anything you've previously posted and shared on Facebook, there's an option in your account settings to limit the audience for your previous posts. By visiting this page when signed into your Facebook account and clicking on the "Limit Old Posts" button, Facebook will change any previous public posts on your account to friends only.

Photos

You've decided changing your name and using a pseudonym was worth it, so you're not going to want to use a profile photo of yourself, should someone accidentally stumble upon your account.

Posting a photo of something you're known for, but yet is still somewhat mysterious and doesn't uniquely identify you is a convenient way to still make it easy for friends to spot you, yet remain anonymous to those you want to hide from.

And while we're on the subject of photos, posting a profile photo containing only your kids isn't a promising way of hiding yourself on Facebook.

Block people

The changes to who can search for your profile will not change the fact that people you've blocked on Facebook can no longer view your profile. Blocking someone will continue to work the way it currently does. If all else fails, you can block those individuals you don't want to see your profile and any subsequent posts you make or are tagged in. But keep in mind, anyone can create another account and still stalk you under a fake account.

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