Top 5 Facebook tips every user should know but most don’t
Discover five easy and useful Facebook tricks that can improve your privacy, clean up your feed and make your profile easier to manage. These simple tips help you get more control over your Facebook experience.
| November 26, 2025 / 16:25 IST 1/5

Clean up your search history
Facebook quietly stores everything you search for. You can clear it anytime by going to Settings & Privacy, then Activity Log. Open “Search History” and delete entries you don’t want saved. It’s a quick way to protect your privacy and keep your account tidy.
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Unfollow without unfriending
If someone’s posts annoy you but you don’t want drama by unfriending them, simply unfollow. Their posts disappear from your feed, but you stay connected. It’s the easiest way to clean your timeline while avoiding awkward questions or hurt feelings.
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Check how your profile looks to others
Not sure what people can see on your profile? Use the “View As” option. It shows your profile the way strangers or friends see it. This helps you adjust privacy settings, hide old posts and make sure only the information you want is visible.
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Prioritise posts from people you care about
If you keep missing updates from close friends or favourite pages, you can mark them as “See First.” This moves their posts to the top of your feed. It’s a simple way to bring important people back into your Facebook experience.
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Use a video or animated profile picture
Facebook lets you upload a short looping video or an animated profile photo instead of a regular picture. It adds personality and makes your profile stand out. You can record something fun or meaningful to give your page a bit more life.
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