How can Facebook user activity history be accessed?

Facebook does not allow users to access their activity history directly. However, users can view their recent activity by clicking on the “Activity Log” button located at the top of their profile page. This will show a list of recent activities including posts, photos, comments, likes, and more.

What kind of information can be found in Facebook user activity history?

Facebook user activity history can include information such as the date and time a user logged into their account, the pages they visited, the posts they made, the people they interacted with, the groups they joined, and the ads they clicked on. It may also include information about any payments they made using Facebook.

Is it possible to search for specific messages in Facebook user activity history?

No, it is not possible to search for specific messages in Facebook user activity history. Facebook does not store a record of all messages sent and received by its users.

Can you download your Facebook user activity history?

Yes, you can download your Facebook user activity history. To do this, go to the Settings page on your Facebook profile and click on the 'Your Facebook Information' option. On the next page, select 'Download Your Information' and then select 'Activity Log.' Finally, click 'Create File' to start the download.

Is there any way to delete user activity history on Facebook?

No, Facebook does not provide a way to delete user activity history. However, you can limit the visibility of your activity by adjusting your Activity Log settings. To do this, go to your profile page and click on the Activity Log button. From there, you can adjust the visibility of your posts and activity to either Public, Friends, or Only Me.

Analyzing Facebook User Activities, Geodata, Search, and Messaging History

Author: Vladimir Artiukh
Editor: Oleg Afonin
Updated: 7.05.2024 12:40

Curious about user activity on Facebook? In this article, we’ll explore user activities, geodata, search, and messaging history on the platform. Whether you’re a social media analyst or a Facebook user, understanding these insights is crucial for maximizing engagement and privacy.

Analyzing Facebook User Activities, Geodata, Search, and Messaging History

What data about user activity does Facebook save? Where and how can we see or delete it?

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Acivity Log

All data about activities in your Facebook account is saved to Activity Log. To view it, go to the menu (an icon shaped as a downward-pointing arrow)and select Activity Log.

All activities of this account are shown in chronological order.

Using the Activity Log menu on the left, you can select and view activities sorted by one of the many categories available. They are your posts, your friends’ posts, posts you are tagged in, likes, videos you’ve watched, the people you follow, your activity and comments in groups.

I’d like to note a special filter in the Activity Log – Search History. It saves all search queries made from this account.

Location History

Another interesting function is Location History. If you use the Facebook app on a mobile device, and its Location History is enabled, your Activity Log will include a filter with such name. Go there, and you will see the information on your geolocation data arranged chronologically, day by day.

How to Clear Activity Log, Search History and Location History

There is no way to clear Facebook Activity Log in one click. However, you can remove activities from the log one by one. To do it, click on the Edit icon (shaped as a pencil) and select “Unlike” if you are dealing with a “Like” mark, “Unfriend” – if you are removing someone from the friend list, or “Delete” if you want to remove your reaction to a post. As a result, such activity will be removed from the log.

Click on the Edit icon and select “Unlike”

Facebook search history can be removed one by one, just as shown on the example of Activity Log, or cleared all at once by clicking on “Clear Searches.”

Location History data can also be removed one by one, or all at once – in just the same way as search history.

Activity Log in Facebook Mobile App

If you use Facebook from a smartphone or tablet PC through its mobile application, Activity Log of your account is also backed up here. All its filters and functions are similar to those in the web version of this social media. All data in the web version and mobile version are synchronized with each other.

To view and manage Facebook Activity Log, go to its mobile app and tap on the menu (the button with three horizontal lines) to get to Activity Log.

To sort activities, tap on the Filter button in the Activity Log and select the one you need.

Facebook Messenger History

Many people use Facebook Messenger to exchange messages. It has both a mobile and web versions. The data between the versions is fully synchronized.

To view recent chat history in Facebook, tap or click on the Messenger icon in the tray. Follow the link “See All in Messenger” below, you will see all chats that have ever been created.

To remove a message from the chat, clik on the menu next to it (shaped as three dots) and select Delete, but remember that this message will only be deleted from your chat. It will still remain in the chat of the other person (the one whom you sent the message, or the one who sent this message to you).

To remove a message from the chat, clik on the menu next to it and select Delete

To delete the entire chat, go to the chat menu (the icon shaped as a cogwheel) and select Delete.

To delete the entire chat, go to the chat menu and select Delete.

Messages and chats deleted from the Facebook web interafce will be automatically deleted from the Facebook Messenger mobile app as well, and vice versa.

To delete a message or chat (conversation) from the Facebook Messenger mobile app, tap and hold it; in the menu that opens, select Delete.

Deactivating or Deleting a Facebook Account

If, for some reason, you need to delete all your Facebook account history, or make it unavailable, you can disable or delete the account. What is the difference and how can we do it?

When you disable a Facebook account, you can enable it again at any time. Disabling (deactivating) your account blocks your profile and removes your name and photos from most materials you shared on Facebook. Some information, though, will still be visible to other people, for example, your name in the friend list and messages you have sent.

To deactivate a Facebook account, go to Settings / General Account Settings / Manage account / Deactivate your account

In the mobile app, you can find this menu in Account settings / Settings / Manage account.

Deactivating or deleting a Facebook account

On the contrary, deleting an account removes it from Facebook forever. When you delete your Facebook account, all your marks, comments and likes in news feeds of other people will disappear.

Before deleting your account, you can download a copy of your Facebook data. To do it, go to Settings / General Account Settings / Download a copy of your Facebook data.

However, deleting an account from Facebook is not that easy either. This function is hidden deep in the settings of this social media. That is why here is the direct link to the page where a Facebook account can be deleted: https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account

Direct link to the page where a Facebook account can be deleted

You have to understand that after you delete your account, people won’t be able to see in on Facebook. The procedure itself, from the start and until all materials you have ever posted are deleted (photos, status updates and other data kept in backup systems), can take up to 90 days. Some activities you do on Facebook are not stored in your account. For example, your friend’s account will still keep messages from you even after you delete your account. This information is still there even if the account was deleted.

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