Facebook is our first choice when we want to kill time and have an instant getaway from the daily grind. Watching videos has to be one of our favorite things to do around here.
But wait a minute—have you ever wondered if the creator of the videos knows you’ve watched it? Let’s look at this crucial question: If you watch someone’s video on Facebook, will they know?
This is a question that comes up when we wish to cover up our watching habits or when we are really curious. In this blog, we will discuss this Facebook riddle. Get ready to dive right in as we break it down for you!
If you watch someone’s video on Facebook will they know?
Have you ever accidentally clicked on a Facebook video and felt instant regret? Most of us have been there!
It makes you shudder to think that the video creator/owner knows you saw it when you didn’t plan to. Please remember the creators may or may not know, depending on where you found the video and what actions you took next.
Facebook states that other users on the app can never view your watch history. On the other hand, others using the Facebook app can see the particular action you take on a page or video.
We watch someone’s Facebook video on Facebook Live, Timeline, and Story. To help you grasp, let’s break down each of these three below.
Timeline/News Feed
Did you play the video you saw someone posted on the news feed? If so, be assured the person who uploaded it won’t know you watched it. All they will know is how many people saw their video overall.
Thus, simply hitting the play button, you may see these videos whenever you want, to your heart’s delight. However, there are a few actions to be mindful of! These actions suggest you’ve watched the video.
There are three primary means of interactions via which you might reveal your identity:
Liking
Commenting
Sharing
All these interactions are public on the platform. Hence, the creator and everyone interacting with the creator’s videos, and your friends and followers can see that you’ve watched it.
Facebook Story
Adding Facebook stories has been popular on various social networking sites, and Facebook has naturally hopped on the bandwagon. Many of us love posting short clips and videos to our stories.
Upon opening the Facebook app, stories are what you see right away. They are impossible to miss because they are displayed at the top of the feed.
Remember that when you see someone else’s stories, they will know you’ve watched it. People can easily open their Facebook stories and tap on the eye icon in the lower-left corner to view the list of people who viewed it.
But there’s more information you need to know. If you have ever shared a story on Facebook, you would have noticed some people under “other viewers.”
The app has decided to keep their identities a secret. But one thing’s certain: none of these other viewers are your Facebook friends.
This suggests that you may watch someone’s story on the app without revealing your identity if you are not friends. However, if they change their privacy settings to only allow their friends to view their stories, you will no longer be able to access them.
Live Videos
Some Facebook creators like engaging with their audience by occasionally hosting live streams. If you are worried about getting caught watching someone’s live videos, you must answer our question first.
Did you watch the live video in real-time or after it ended? The problem is that your friend will know you are viewing if you click on their live feed when it is ongoing. They’ll get a notification as soon as you tune in.
But remember, the person hosting the live won’t get any notification that you have tuned in if you aren’t friends with them. Simply make sure you don’t engage with the creator.
Facebook also allows users to record live sessions and share the videos later. If you don’t want to expose yourself, you can watch the recordings someone shares afterward.
The creator won’t be able to view any names. They only have access to the statistics related to the people who watched their lives.
Moreover, comments or likes on the live stream indicate that you have really viewed it. So, when the live has concluded, refrain from doing it. Any kind of engagement will expose who you are.
Bonus tip: Create a Fake Facebook Account to Watch Stories and Live Streams
If you’re friends with the creator who hosts a live broadcast and shares a story on Facebook, they will know when you watch their content. But what if we tell you there’s a way to escape this situation?
Of course, you can watch the story through a mutual friend’s account or wait for the live broadcast to end. These simple tips will prevent the creators from knowing you saw it.
However, using a fake Facebook account is the best way to watch any video they post without giving away who you are. Simply change your name to prevent them from identifying you as the account’s owner while signing up for a dummy account.
The only issue you could encounter is getting the other person to accept your friend request. Once you’ve cracked this code, there will be nothing stopping you. They will see your name on the live broadcast or their Facebook stories, but they won’t recognize you!
While this method seems easy to follow, remember not to use your fake account for illegal purposes.
In the End
That’s it, Facebook users; let’s wrap up our discussion. We discussed the three methods Facebook users use to post videos and whether or not they will know if you have watched it.
We also have discussed creating a fake account if the situation calls. Ensure you read the blog and leave any questions or concerns in the comments section.
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