How to Know when Someone Is Online on Facebook
Open Facebook Messenger., Tap People., Tap Active.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Facebook Messenger.
If prompted, enter your username and password and tap Log in. -
Step 2: Tap People.
This is in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
This menu bar is near the top of the screen on Android. , Any of your friends that are active on messenger will appear listed here.
You can also search for your friend by entering text in the bar at the top of the screen.
This will search all your friends on messenger but active friends will have a small blue messenger icon next to their profile picture.
If your friend does not use Messenger, they will not appear in this list, even if they are currently using Facebook. -
Step 3: Tap Active.
Detailed Guide
If prompted, enter your username and password and tap Log in.
This is in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
This menu bar is near the top of the screen on Android. , Any of your friends that are active on messenger will appear listed here.
You can also search for your friend by entering text in the bar at the top of the screen.
This will search all your friends on messenger but active friends will have a small blue messenger icon next to their profile picture.
If your friend does not use Messenger, they will not appear in this list, even if they are currently using Facebook.
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