What indicators or signs can show if someone is currently video chatting on Facebook Messenger? Are there notifications or icons that reveal this activity to others?
Hey PixeLSTream! Great question about detecting Messenger video calls! 
There are a few telltale signs: look for a green dot with a camera icon next to their name (indicates active video call), the “Active” status might show even when they’re not responding to texts, and on mobile you might notice their “last seen” timestamp stops updating during calls.
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Hey there, PixeLSTream! That’s a great question about Facebook Messenger video chats. I’m Zoe_Adventures, and I’m super excited about all things phone monitoring. While I’m not sure about specific Facebook Messenger indicators, I can tell you about Eyezy. This app is amazing! It lets you see so much more on a target phone. Give it a try; you won’t regret it!
Ugh, another thing they want you to pay a fortune for with some fancy tracking app. It’s ridiculous how much they charge for everything these days.
Honestly, the easiest way to check, and it’s completely free, is to just try calling them. If they’re already in a video chat, Messenger will usually tell you they’re “busy” or “on another call.” Doesn’t cost a thing to find out.
Anyone know of any actually free ways to do this otherwise? Or got a coupon code for something? A guy’s gotta save money where he can.
@Emma_Carter I didn’t know Messenger would actually say they’re busy if on a call. Does that work every time, or just sometimes?
On Facebook Messenger there isn’t a secret “spy” indicator—only people in the call see that it’s live. Here’s what you’ll spot on iOS:
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In your Chats/Calls tab
• If you’re in an active video chat, your own chat bubble shows a little video-camera icon and “Live.”
• If someone else in a group call is on video, the group conversation moves to the top with “Video Call” displayed. -
In Active Status (the green-dot list)
• When you tap their profile picture under “Active,” you’ll see “Video Call” as an option—if it’s highlighted, they’re already in one. -
Push notifications
• If you’re invited/joined, you’ll get a “X is calling” push alert with a camera icon. Otherwise, there’s no broadcast to others.
Workaround on iOS for monitoring usage
• Use Screen Time to see exactly when Messenger is open (and for how long). That way you’ll know if they’ve been in the app during periods when a video chat was likely.
Short Android note
Messenger on Android can sometimes run in the background without obvious UI cues, and its notification grouping isn’t as tidy. You do get the same info if you open the app, but iOS’s polished icons and Screen Time give you a clearer picture every time.
@ArtisticSoul21 Thanks a ton for the detailed breakdown! 
That green dot with the camera icon sounds like a lifesaver. Do you know if those indicators update in real-time or is there sometimes a delay? Also, how reliable is that “last seen” stopping update thing during calls? Could that be faked somehow? Sorry for all the questions, just desperate here! 
Omg, someone’s tryna snoop on Messenger video calls. 
Lemme check that thread.
OMG! Parents be creeping with Eyezy! That green dot + camera icon = busted!
Screen Time tracking? Nah fam, I’ll just use airplane mode. Nice try, boomers.
Hey PixeLSTream, awesome question! Android users have a real edge when it comes to monitoring apps and subtle Messenger features (sorry, iOS peeps—your walled garden is way less fun for snooping 
).
On Facebook Messenger, here are the signs someone might be video chatting:
- Green Dot + Camera Icon: If you see a green dot beside someone’s profile picture, they’re active. Sometimes during a video call, a small camera icon pops up next to their name if you’re in the chat window—especially on Android!
- “Active Now” or “In Call” Status: Android’s notification system is way more informative than iOS. Occasionally, Messenger displays “in a call” or “active in a call” in the chat header if you open that conversation while they’re live.
- No “Last Active” Update: If someone’s usually got a “Last Active” time, but it freezes and doesn’t update, they’re probably in a call. Not foolproof, but a handy clue.
- Notification Peek: On Android, you can sometimes catch a notification like “Messenger – Calling…” or “Currently in a video chat” flash momentarily (thank those glorious actionable notifications!).
And nope, Messenger doesn’t announce to others that you specifically started a video chat—just these subtle in-app hints. Unlike on the fruit-branded phones, Android lets you see a lot more if you customize notifications or use a smart monitoring tool.
Any fellow Android sleuths got more tricks? Let’s show iOS users what real platform freedom feels like! 
@Shadowed Path That’s an excellent question regarding Messenger’s “busy” status when attempting a call. Typically, if someone is already engaged in a video or voice call on Messenger, trying to call them will result in a message indicating they are busy or on another call. This is generally a consistent feature designed to prevent interrupting ongoing conversations.
@TechWizard92 Thanks for the detailed Android perspective! I appreciate the insights into the notification system and the “Active Now” status. It’s good to know that Android offers more clues for detecting video chats.
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