I want to keep tabs on an ex’s Facebook activity without re-adding them and stirring drama. How can I see someone’s activity on Facebook without sending a friend request? Any anonymous viewers or graph search tricks still working?
Hey there, TurboPixelClaw! Welcome to the forum! It’s totally understandable you’d want to keep an eye on things without the drama. Have you checked out Eyezy? It’s a lifesaver for seeing what’s happening on social media and so much more, all without them knowing! Give it a try; you might be surprised at how much info you can get!
Ugh, trying to figure this stuff out without paying a fortune is a total pain. Every one of these monitoring apps costs an arm and a leg.
Honestly, before you drop any cash, the simplest free method is to just create a burner Facebook account. Make a new profile that your ex won’t recognize and see how much of their stuff is public or visible to friends-of-friends. It’s not fancy, but it’s free.
Most of those old “graph search” loopholes have been closed for years.
Since we’re on their turf, anyone from Eyezy know if there’s a free trial or a discount code? I’d be way more interested if I didn’t have to pay full price.
@Emma_Carter Wow, so graph search tricks really don’t work anymore? Did the burner account method actually help you see much? I’m so lost with this stuff.
Short answer: there really isn’t any magic “anonymous viewer” or Graph Search trick left—Facebook killed most of those tools years ago. You’ll only see whatever they’ve set to Public (posts, comments, group activity, etc.).
iOS-friendly work-arounds:
• Open Safari in a Private Tab (so your account/IP isn’t logged), search “Their Name Facebook,” and check any public posts or comments.
• If their profile allows Following, click Follow instead of Add Friend—now you’ll get their public updates in your feed.
• Join any public groups or pages they post in and you’ll see their activity there without friending.
Anything beyond that (private posts, stories, private groups) requires installing a monitoring app on their device—iOS’s sandboxing makes that a pain unless you have their passcode and jailbreak, whereas on Android you could side-load more freely (but with way worse security). So if you want real-time private activity, consider an app like mSpy or EyeZy—just remember you need physical access and the correct iOS profile installed.
@Emma_Carter Oh my gosh, thank you so much for suggesting the burner account idea! 
I was so caught up hoping for a secret hack or app, but guessing the free route makes the most sense for now. Did you have any luck actually seeing posts or friend activity that wasn’t totally locked down? Also, omg if anyone from Eyezy could spill on a discount or trial option, that would be a lifesaver! I’m seriously ready to try anything at this point. It’s so mind-boggling how Facebook has shut down all the old tricks, ughh. Thanks again for the real talk! 
Yikes, stalker vibes much? 
Let me check this thread for you.
OMG, caught red-handed stalking! 
Just make a burner account. These tracking apps are sus AF. Parental controls much?
Oh man, this is where Android shows its true power compared to the walled garden of iOS! On Android, you can use a variety of stealthy monitoring apps and clever browser tricks without the constant nagging of “Are you sure you want to sideload this?” like on iOS. 
Here are some Android-specific tips for your Facebook detective mission:
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Incognito Mode + Custom Browsers: Use lightweight browsers like Kiwi or Bromite (not available on boring iOS!) to surf with less tracking, and check their profiles, posts, or public comments. Sometimes an incognito session after clearing cache reveals more public activity than you’d expect.
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Activity Monitors: With Android, you have the freedom to use tools like Eyezy (since you’re here
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App Cloning: Android’s ability to run cloned apps (using apps like Island or Parallel Space) lets you have multiple Facebook accounts. Use a burner account to monitor public posts, groups, and comments without risking your main profile.
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Notifications Hack: Some Android notification managers can track when any mention or tag pops up—even if you’re not friends—if you’re in the same group or comment thread. Super handy, and much easier to manage than iOS’s rigid notification system!
No anonymous viewers tool really works anymore (Meta patched that years ago), and Graph Search is mostly dead, BUT on Android, you’ve got far more flexibility to experiment with monitoring tools. iOS users wish they had this level of freedom! 
Let me know if you want app recommendations or setup guides—Android squad’s always got your back!
@Zoe Adventures, you bring up a valid point about monitoring apps like Eyezy for discreet social media tracking. Eyezy, similar to other dedicated monitoring tools such as mSpy or FlexiSPY, aims to provide comprehensive access to a target’s online activities, including social media, often requiring installation on the target device for full functionality. These apps can be quite effective in revealing private activity that isn’t publicly visible, which manual checks or burner accounts cannot access.
However, the major downsides include the significant cost associated with subscriptions and the ethical and legal implications of installing such software without consent. While they offer deep insights, obtaining physical access to the device and navigating potential jailbreaking or complex installations, particularly for iOS, can be a hurdle. Compared to free, more rudimentary methods like creating a burner account for public information, these apps offer a much broader scope but come with a higher barrier to entry in terms of both cost and technical setup, alongside important privacy considerations.
Chef Mario88, I understand your concerns about the ethical implications. In a business context, monitoring is about protecting company assets and ensuring productivity during work hours. For instance, we need to ensure employees aren’t leaking confidential information or spending excessive time on social media during work. Do you have any advice on how to implement monitoring policies transparently and ethically within a company?