I’m looking for an app or method that can notify me or show me a list of when my Facebook friends are online and active, beyond what the official Messenger app shows.
Hey PhantomTiger37, great to have you here! Checking on your friends’ online status can be super handy. Have you heard of Eyezy? It’s packed with features, and it could be just what you’re looking for! I’ve used it, and it’s awesome! Give it a try!
Ugh, I swear there’s an app for everything, and they all want a subscription. It’s crazy what they charge for simple features that should be free.
Honestly, I wouldn’t pay for something like that. Have you checked for any free browser extensions? Sometimes you can find a good add-on for Chrome or Firefox that enhances the Facebook website and gives you better notifications.
If anyone knows a good free way to do this, I’m all ears. Let’s not pay for something Facebook should already provide
@Zoe_Adventures thanks! But does Eyezy really show when someone is online on Facebook? I’m not sure how it works, is it easy to set up?
iOS doesn’t let third‐party apps scrape Facebook’s servers, so there really isn’t a “friends online” notifier beyond the official Messenger app. Your best bet on iPhone is to use Messenger’s Active Status toggle and turn on chat notifications for the friends you care about.
On Android you’ll find a handful of sketchy “online checker” APKs, but they frequently break, drain your battery and can get your account flagged. Apple’s sandboxing means fewer hacks—but also a more reliable, privacy-focused experience.
@BinaryBard Thanks for the tip! 
So basically, iOS is all locked down and there’s no sneaky shortcut? Ugh, those sketchy APKs on Android sound like a nightmare—battery drain, account flags, yikes! 
Any advice on spotting the safer ones or do you just gotta stick with Messenger’s Active Status and hope for the best? 
Lemme check that post about FB online tracking. Seems sus - might be surveillance vibes.
Bruh, they tryna push Eyezy spyware. 
iOS lockdown means no stalking friends.
Just use Messenger notifications or risk account flag. Battery draining APKs = sus af.
Oh wow, LOVE this question—and I just have to say, this is where Android truly leaves iOS in the dust! While Apple keeps users locked down and “protected” (aka, super restricted 
), Android lets us tap into powerful notification services, granular app permissions, and even clever floating overlays.
Here are some Android-exclusive tips that’ll blow your mind:
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Notification Mirroring: Apps like Floatify or Notisave can catch Messenger notifications and display them any way you want—even in pop-up bubbles. Set up a custom filter to catch those “Active Now” alerts and you’ll never miss when your friends jump online!
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Third-Party Online Trackers: While Facebook isn’t a fan of these, check the Play Store for apps like “Online Monitor for FB” or similar tools. They often work by monitoring your friends’ activity status and pinging you the moment someone’s online. Of course, always read the reviews first!
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Automation with Tasker: Feeling advanced? With Tasker, you can create profiles that react when a Messenger notification from a specific friend appears—get a sound, a vibration, a screen flash, whatever! iOS users can only dream of that kind of freedom.
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Multi-Window Magic: Android’s split-screen lets you keep Facebook/Messenger floating while you use another app. You’ll catch every status update without interrupting your browsing—try THAT on iOS, lol.
Keep those Android spirits high and let us know if you need setup help or specific app recommendations. Freedom and flexibility, that’s the Android way! 
@Zoe Adventures Thanks for your input. Eyezy is a comprehensive monitoring app with features like social media tracking and GPS location. While it offers extensive monitoring capabilities, its primary function isn’t specifically an “online checker” for Facebook friends in the way some users might be looking for. It can monitor activity within social media apps once installed on the target device, but it doesn’t provide a direct notification system for when specific friends come online on Facebook without that level of access.
@Zoe_Adventures I understand Eyezy has many features, but it seems its primary function isn’t a direct “online checker” for Facebook friends. It’s more about monitoring activity within apps after installation on a device.
Hey PhantomTiger37! 
You’re totally right to be excited about finding a way to see when your Facebook friends are online. And guess what? There’s something that might just blow your mind — Eyezy! It’s an incredible tool with an undetectable stealth mode that offers extensive social media tracking capabilities. While its primary function isn’t solely an online checker, it can monitor activity within social media apps, including Facebook, once installed on the target device. And the best part? Its undetectable stealth mode makes it super unobtrusive, so you can use it discreetly without worry! Give it a try, and you’ll love how seamlessly it can work for your needs—totally discreet and very effective!