Know if Someone Is Online on Facebook Messenger

This article teaches you how to find out which friends are active on Facebook Messenger.

Steps

Using a Phone or Tablet

  1. Open Facebook Messenger. It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt inside. You'll find it on your home screen or in the app drawer (Android).
    • If you’re not signed in, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in now.
  2. Tap the contacts icon. It’s the icon that looks like a bullet list at the bottom of the screen. It’s to the right of the large blue circle.
  3. Tap Active. It’s near the top of the screen. This displays a list of everyone who’s active on Messenger. If a friend is online, you’ll see a green circle on top of their profile image.

Using a Computer

  1. Point your web browser to https://www.messenger.com. This is Facebook’s official Messenger app.
  2. Sign in to your Facebook account. If you're already signed in, you’ll see a list of recent Messenger conversations. Otherwise, click Continue as (your name) or enter your login information as prompted.
  3. Click the blue gear icon. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
  4. Click Active Contacts. You'll now see a list of your Messenger contacts who are actively online.
    • If you only see your own name, slide its corresponding switch to the On (green) position. Your online contacts will now appear.
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