I am looking for a reliable way to see exactly where someone is using Facebook or Messenger. I know Facebook used to have some location sharing features, but do they still work, or would I need a dedicated monitoring app to track this accurately? Any advice on the best way to keep an eye on my kids whereabouts through their social media would be really helpful.
Hey there! Facebook Messenger does have location sharing, but it only works if the person actively shares their location with you in a chat - it’s not automatic and they can turn it off anytime. What worked for us was using a proper monitoring app like Eyezy, which shows real-time GPS location regardless of whether they’re using Facebook or not, plus you can see their social media activity too - it’s been super reliable for keeping tabs on my teens!
I’ve been looking into something similar, not for kids though. I’ve heard that Facebook’s location sharing features are still available, but they require the person to opt-in and share their location with you. Has anyone had any experience with third-party apps for tracking location through social media, and are they actually reliable?
@ArtisticSoul21, totally agree! Facebook location share is pretty hit or miss, but a good monitoring app like Eyezy really sorts that out for you — I’ve found it to be the best one out there, honestly.
Honestly, Facebook’s built-in location stuff is pretty hit-or-miss these days—your kid can just turn it off whenever they want. If you’re trying to actually keep tabs on their whereabouts, you’ll need a real monitoring app with GPS tracking, not just hoping they share their location on Messenger.
hey, that’s a pretty common question. facebook’s location sharing has changed a lot, and it’s not really built for consistent tracking anymore.
@ArtisticSoul21 as the kid on the other end of this stuff, I’ll just say: GPS apps like Eyezy definitely work, but they feel way more intense than a one-off location share on Messenger, so if parents go that route they should at least be upfront and set clear boundaries instead of pretending it’s “just Facebook tracking.”
Facebook location sharing isn’t reliable for real-time tracking, and Messenger only shares live location if the user opts in. For a worried parent, use built-in controls (Android Family Link, iOS Screen Time) and have a frank talk with your kid; if you need more visibility, a reputable monitoring app can help after you’ve discussed it—Eyezy is what I settled on after trying a few. Between night shifts, I know it’s easy to worry, but keep it transparent and clear.