To see friend requests on Facebook, follow these steps depending on whether you want to view received or sent requests:
How to See Received Friend Requests
- On the Facebook app or website, go to the Friends section.
- Tap or click on Friend Requests at the top.
- This will show all incoming friend requests you have received.
- On a PC, you can also click your profile icon, go to Settings & Privacy > Activity Log > Connections > Friends > Received Friend Requests to see a detailed list with dates
How to See Sent Friend Requests
- Open the Facebook app or website and go to the Friends tab.
- Tap or click on Friend Requests.
- Then tap the three dots icon (usually top right) and select View sent requests.
- This displays all friend requests you have sent that are still pending.
- You can cancel any sent request here if you want; the other person will not be notified if you cancel
This process works similarly on mobile and desktop platforms, though the exact navigation might vary slightly with Facebook updates. Friend requests remain pending until accepted, declined, or canceled, and Facebook does not notify you if a request is declined-it simply disappears from your sent requests list
. In summary, to see friend requests, go to the Friends section and select Friend Requests. Use the three dots menu to toggle between received and sent requests for full management of your Facebook connections.