In the fast-paced world of social media, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of videos on Facebook. Whether you’re watching a cooking tutorial, a hilarious meme, or an inspiring story, it’s quite common to stumble upon videos that you want to revisit later. But what if you want to go back and find that one video you loved but forgot to save? Fortunately, Facebook offers a feature that allows you to access your recently watched videos, so you don’t have to scroll endlessly through your feed to find them.
In this guide, we will provide you with the steps to find your recently watched videos on Facebook across various platforms, including the Facebook mobile app (for both iOS and Android), Facebook Lite, and the desktop web version.
Let’s get into the details of finding recently watched videos on Facebook…
#Video Tutorial – How To Find Recently Watched Videos on Facebook:
How To Find Recently Watched Videos On Facebook
Here are a few methods that help you find the last seen videos on Facebook.
Method 1: Mobile Version
- Open the Facebook app on your smartphone (either Android or iPhone).
- Access Your Profile Menu of the FB.
- On iPhone, tap the profile icon at the screen’s bottom-right corner.
- On Android, tap the profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Under the Your Shortcuts section, tap on the Videos section (or simply tap on the video/watch icon at the top menu).
- Tap on the Person icon next to the Search icon at the top of the playing videos.
- In the menu that appears, select History under the Your Library section to open all the videos that you’ve watched on FB.
- Here, you’ll find a list of all those videos you have recently watched on Facebook.
- If you want to rewatch any of these videos, just simply tap on the video to rewatch it.
Note: Alternatively, you can also access the Videos section directly by tapping on the Videos icon (Watch) at the top (Android) or bottom (iPhone) menu, and then follow the same steps to find your viewing history.
Method 2: Via Facebook App Settings
- Open the Facebook app on your smartphone and tap the menu icon (profile picture) to access Facebook settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Settings & Privacy, and then tap on Settings.
- Scroll down to the Your Activity section, and tap on Activity Log to view all your actions on Facebook.
- In the Activity Log, tap on Your Facebook Activity.
- Under the dropdown next to Posts, tap on See More. Select Videos You’ve Watched.
- Here, you’ll find a list of all the videos you’ve watched with thumbnail images.
Alternatively, you can find some options under Activity Log (Public Posts, Public Tags, Story Activity, Page Likes, Followings, Added Friends, Video Watched, or Videos Liked). Swipe the buttons on the top panel till you find the Videos Watched. Tap on the Video Watched option, and there you will find all those videos you‘ve watched.
Note: You can also clear your watch history here by tapping on Clear Video Watch History (under Activity log) to remove all watched videos, or you can delete individual videos by tapping on the three dots (…) and selecting Delete.
Method 3: Desktop Version
- Open Facebook in your web browser and log in to your account using the correct credentials.
- Click on the Profile Picture/Menu (downward arrow in the top-right corner) and select Settings & Privacy.
- Select Activity Log, where you can get all the information about your activity on Facebook.
- It has two segments – left and right sections on the FB Screen.
- On the Activity Log screen, look for Videos You’ve Watched in the right-hand menu. Click on it.
- Alternatively, click on Your Facebook Activity in the left-hand menu, then go to Posts > Videos You’ve Watched.
- A list of all the videos you’ve watched on Facebook will appear, and you can click on View (beside three horizontal dots, …) to rewatch any video.
Why is This Feature Useful?
Facebook’s recently watched videos feature helps you quickly find videos you’ve enjoyed but didn’t save, without having to scroll through your feed. It’s a great tool for users who love revisiting their favorite content.
What if I Can’t Find a Video I Watched?
Sometimes, Facebook might not show every video due to cache clearing or app syncing issues. If you’re still unable to find a video, make sure your app is updated to the latest version and try again.
Can I rewatch a deleted video from my history?
Once you delete a video from your history, it cannot be recovered unless you’ve saved it or shared it to your timeline. You can always check if the video is still available on the profile or page that posted it.
FAQs:
Yes, the process to find recently watched videos on Facebook Lite is similar to the regular Facebook mobile app. You can access the History section through the Videos menu.
Facebook typically allows you to access videos watched within the last few months, but the exact time frame can vary depending on your activity and account settings.
Yes, the History section in the Videos menu also allows you to view recently watched videos without going through the Activity Log.
If you watched a video posted by a friend, you can still access it through your Activity Log by following the same steps for finding your watched videos. If the video is no longer in your history, you can try searching your friend’s profile or the video’s title (if you remember it) using the Facebook search bar to find it again.
No, Facebook requires an internet connection to access your Activity Log and Video History since these features are stored online. If you don’t have an internet connection, you won’t be able to view the recently watched videos until you’re back online.
If you’re unable to find the “Videos You’ve Watched” section in your Activity Log, it might be due to a Facebook app update or a temporary bug. Try restarting the app or logging out and back in. If that doesn’t work, check for updates in the app store and install the latest version of Facebook.
No, Facebook only allows you to view your own activity, including your recently watched videos. You cannot access the video history of someone else’s account unless they share their activity log or videos with you.
To stop Facebook from keeping track of your watched videos, you can clear your Video Watch History in the Activity Log and also adjust your privacy settings to limit what Facebook tracks about your activity. However, completely disabling video tracking may not be possible in all cases.
Conclusion
Finding recently watched videos on Facebook is a straightforward process, whether you’re using the mobile app or the desktop version. With just a few taps or clicks, you can quickly revisit those funny memes, helpful tutorials, or inspiring stories you’ve enjoyed. We hope that with the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily manage your video history on Facebook and ensure you never lose track of your favorite content. Feel free to share your queries with us in the comments section below. We’ll respond and resolve them promptly.
