Today, nearly everyone uses social media. Some people use it for personal socialization, while others use it for business. Creating content for social media can be a fun way to interact with friends, or it could lead to sponsorship deals and other endorsements! But whenever you post videos online, you may wonder who’s seen them.

Whether or not you can see who viewed your Facebook videos differs based on the type of video you’re posting. On Facebook Live, you can see who has joined and who is currently watching. But, on regular videos, you can only tell that someone’s watched your video if they interact with it.

Below, we’ll discuss the different types of videos you can post on Facebook and how you can see who has been watching. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know!

Can You See Who Viewed Your Facebook Videos? 

Facebook was the biggest player in the social media industry for many years. 

While Facebook has somewhat died down in popularity, many people still use Facebook for the Marketplace and other business ventures. 

You can store pictures, videos, and other memories on Facebook, as well as create content. 

To determine if this content is doing well, you need to know how many people have been watching. 

This information is readily available, but some people are even more curious. They want to find out who exactly has seen their videos. 

Depending on the type of video you’ve posted, you may or may not be able to see who’s viewed it.

Can You See Who Viewed Regular Facebook Videos? 

If you upload a video to Facebook the traditional way, you will not be able to see who viewed it. 

But, you can see who liked it and commented on it. Interacting with the video in any way is a good indication that the person watched it.

You can also see the number of people who watched your video. Views are only counted if the person continues watching for at least three seconds. 

You can check this easily on your smartphone or web browser. 

To see how many people viewed your video on a web browser, follow the steps below: 

  • Open your Facebook profile.Find your list of posted videos under “Videos.”Choose the video you’d like to check.Scroll down to the video information.

You’ll find a lot of useful information in the video information section, including the total number of views.

To check a video’s views on a mobile phone, go to the video overview section to see how many people have watched. 

Can You See Who Viewed Facebook Live Videos? 

Live streaming with Facebook Live is much different from just posting a video on your page. 

During the stream, you will be able to see who has joined the stream and who is currently watching you. 

You will also be able to see who is commenting and liking the post in real time. 

When you stop live streaming, Facebook will give you the option to save the stream as a video. Then, it will become a regular Facebook post. 

You will now be able to see how many people have interacted with the video, but as in the previous section, you will no longer be able to see who has watched it. 

Can You See Who Viewed Facebook Stories? 

When you post a video on your Facebook story, it will stay on your page for 24 hours.

However, you can review them yourself later. You can also post the video on your profile after it disappears from your story.

Facebook stories will allow you to see who has seen the content you post. To check who’s viewed it, go to your story and look at the bottom left corner. Here, you will see a clickable list of views. Press this to see who’s seen your story. 

You may see a lot of your friends, as well as “other viewers,” in this list. 

If you have any “other viewers,” it means someone who is not on your friends list is viewing your story. 

If this makes you uncomfortable, you might want to change your settings to ensure your stories are only available to friends. 

How Can I Make My Facebook Stories Private?

Whether you want to change your settings to ensure only your friends can view your Facebook story or to let anyone see it if you’re trying to gain a following, the process is easy.

To change who can watch your Facebook stories, follow the steps below: 

  • Go to your Facebook home page. Click the three dots on the side of the page to open your menu.  Select “Privacy Shortcuts.” Choose “Review a few important privacy shortcuts.” Select “Who can view what you share.” Select “Continue,” then “Next.” Select the “Stories” shortcut. Choose who you will allow to watch your stories.

This will allow you to change your privacy settings and pick what works for you. 

In Conclusion 

When you post a regular video on Facebook, you can’t see who is watching. You can, however, see how many views you have received.

On the other hand, Facebook Live videos and Facebook Stories allow you to see who is watching the content you post.