This direct method works only if your "Who can follow me" setting is set to "Public," which allows people who are not your friends to see who is following you on Facebook on iPhone.
How to see who is following you on Facebook on iPhone
- On your profile, tap the 'Friends' tab; individuals with a 'Follow' button next to their names are currently following you.
- You can access the followers list via Settings & Privacy > Settings > 'Followers' (not 'Followers and Public Content').
- A list of everyone currently following your profile will appear.
You must first enable the "Public" setting for "Who can follow me."
Why can't I see my Facebook followers?
The most common reason you cannot see a list of followers on your iPhone is that your "Who can follow me" setting is not set to "Public." When this setting is restricted to "Friends" or "Friends of friends," people who are not already your friends cannot follow you, and the followers list will not populate. To fix this:
- Tap the Menu icon (three lines) in the Facebook app.
- Go to "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
- Under the 'Privacy' section, tap on 'Public Posts' to find the 'Who Can Follow Me' section.
- Select "Public" under the "Who can follow me" option.
Once you change this setting, new followers can subscribe to your public posts. After some time, the "View followers" option will appear on your profile, and you can manage your audience through Facebook privacy and notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between friends and followers on Facebook?
Friends are people you have mutually connected with, you can share posts, message each other, and interact in a two-way relationship. Followers are people who can see your public posts and updates without a mutual friendship; they follow you to stay updated but do not require your approval to see your public content.
Can I control who can follow me on Facebook?
Yes. Go to the Menu icon (three lines) > "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings" > "Followers and Public Content" under "Audience and Visibility." In the 'Who Can Follow Me' section, you can choose to allow everybody, friends, or friends of friends to follow you.
Can I remove a follower on Facebook?
You cannot directly remove a follower. However, you can block or report a person who is causing issues, which will prevent them from seeing your profile and content. Adjusting your "Who can follow me" setting also controls who can become a follower in the first place.
Can I see who unfollowed me on Facebook?
Facebook does not provide a built-in feature to see who unfollowed you. Third-party analytics tools can provide demographics, engagement levels, and track followers who unfollowed you. Third-party apps or browser extensions that claim to offer this functionality should be used with caution, as they may violate Facebook's terms of service or pose privacy risks.
Why do I see "Friends" instead of "Followers" on my profile?
Changing the setting to "Public" enables the followers feature and makes the followers list visible on your profile.
