Finding out what photos someone has liked on Facebook in 2024 isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Facebook has removed the direct search function that allowed you to easily see another user’s liked photos. However, there are still a few methods you can try to discover a friend’s photo preferences.
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Exploring Available Options to View Liked Photos
While the direct search method is gone, these alternatives might help you see which photos someone has liked:
Checking Their Profile Feed Directly
Often, a user’s recent activity, including liked photos, will be visible directly on their profile feed. This depends on their privacy settings. If they’ve set their likes to public or “friends,” and you’re in their friend list, you might see the photos they’ve liked in their recent activity.
Manually Examining Photo Posts
If you’re interested in a specific photo, you can click on the “Like” count to see a list of everyone who liked it. This allows you to see if the person you’re curious about liked that particular photo. This method is time-consuming but can be effective for individual photos.
Viewing Your Own Liked Photos on Facebook
Accessing your own liked photos is much easier:
- Go to your Profile: Navigate to your Facebook profile page.
- Access the Activity Log: Click the three dots in the top right corner of your profile and select “Activity Log.”
- Filter by Comments & Reactions: In the left-hand menu, click “Your Facebook Activity” and then “Comments & Reactions.”
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You’ll now see a chronological list of all your comments and reactions, including likes.
The Risks of Third-Party Tools for Viewing Likes
Be wary of third-party apps claiming to provide access to someone’s liked photos. Many of these violate Facebook’s terms of service and could compromise your account security. It’s best to stick to the official Facebook methods.
Controlling the Visibility of Your Own Liked Photos
You can manage who sees your liked photos by adjusting your privacy settings:
- Go to Your Likes: On your profile, click “More” under your cover photo, then select “Likes.”
- Edit Privacy Settings: Click the three dots in the top right corner and choose “Edit the Privacy of your Likes.”
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- Choose Your Audience: Select your preferred visibility for each category of likes: Public, Friends, Only Me, Custom, or Close Friends. This lets you control who can see the photos and other content you’ve liked.
While directly searching for someone’s liked photos is no longer possible on Facebook in 2024, these alternative methods and privacy controls can help you navigate viewing and managing liked content.
