Can someone call you on Facebook?

Facebook offers several ways for people to contact you, including messaging and voice or video calls through Messenger. But can someone call you directly through Facebook without using Messenger? The short answer is no, there is no built-in phone calling feature on Facebook itself. However, there are some roundabout ways people can use Facebook to get your phone number and call you.

Can You Make Voice Calls on Facebook?

Facebook itself does not have a built-in feature for making voice calls or phone calls. The social media platform is designed primarily for posting statuses, photos, videos, and engaging with other users through comments. There is no way to directly call a Facebook friend’s phone number just from their profile or a Facebook post.

Facebook does own WhatsApp and Messenger, which do allow voice calls over the internet. So you can call Facebook friends through those linked apps. But again, there is no native phone calling feature directly on the Facebook app or website.

Can Someone Use Facebook Messenger to Call You?

Yes, users can call you through Facebook Messenger, as long as you have the Messenger app and have connected with that person on Messenger.

Here’s how getting a call through Messenger works:

You need to have the Facebook Messenger app installed on your phone or desktop.

The person wanting to call you needs to have you added as a friend or contact on Messenger.
They can then select the phone or video icon in any Messenger chat to start a voice or video call with you through the app.

So Messenger provides a workaround for indirectly calling someone through their Facebook account. But this only works if you already have an established Messenger connection with that person.

Can Someone Get Your Phone Number from Facebook to Call You?

In most cases, your phone number is not visible on your Facebook profile. However, there are a few ways people could potentially find your phone number through Facebook and call you directly:

Your number may be visible if you have synced your phone’s contacts to Facebook. This allows Facebook to match profiles with phone numbers.
You may have accidentally posted your phone number publicly somewhere on Facebook.

If you give your number to someone via Messenger, they could save it and call you directly.
Less common ways like viewing page source or exploiting security flaws.

Here are some tips to help avoid unwanted calls through Facebook:

Be careful when syncing your contacts on mobile – this shares your number.
Don’t post your phone number publicly on your profile or in groups.
Be selective when giving out your number directly over Messenger.

Use Facebook’s privacy settings to control who can see your contacts list and profile info.

Can You Block Someone from Calling You on Facebook?

Since there is no native calling feature in Facebook, you can’t directly block someone from calling you on Facebook. However, you can block them in other ways:

Block their profile, page or group – This prevents them from viewing your profile or contacting you directly on Facebook.

Block their number – On your phone, you can block their number to prevent getting calls.
Block them in Messenger – This prevents them from calling you through Messenger.

You can also report abusive calls, messages or posts to Facebook. They may disable that person’s account if they are harassing you.

In summary, the only way for someone to call you directly via Facebook is if they get your number somehow from your profile or a Messenger conversation. There is no inherent calling feature on Facebook itself. Use caution when sharing your number and utilize blocking and privacy settings to prevent unwanted calls.

Can a Facebook User Call Your Cell Phone?

Generally, no – a Facebook user cannot directly call your cell phone number just from your Facebook profile. This is because Facebook does not have a built-in calling feature, and your personal phone number is not available on your profile by default.

Here are the key points on whether a Facebook user can call your cell phone:

Your cell phone number is not displayed on your Facebook profile to other users.
There is no feature on Facebook that allows users to call each other directly.
You would have to intentionally add your phone number somewhere public for users to see it.

Or you would have to give your number to a user via Messenger for them to call you.

In rare cases, your number could unintentionally be visible if you synced your contacts. But in general, your cell number stays private on Facebook and cannot be accessed by other users to call you.

Ways Facebook Users Could Potentially Get Your Number

While unlikely, here are a few hypothetical scenarios where a Facebook user could get your cell number and call you:

You post your phone number publicly on your profile or in a Facebook group.
You give your number to a user via a Facebook Messenger conversation.
Your number is synced from your phone contacts and visible in your profile’s About section.

Your number is visible in a screenshot you post that shows your phone’s screen.

But again, these situations are avoidable if you’re cautious about where you post your number and who you share it with.

How to Prevent Unwanted Calls from Facebook Users

Here are some tips to keep your cell number private on Facebook and avoid unwanted calls:

Don’t post your phone number publicly anywhere on Facebook.
Be selective when giving your number to other users.
Make sure your number is not syncing from your phone contacts.

Use Facebook’s privacy settings to limit who can see your info.
Block users who harass you with unwanted calls or messages.

Following these best practices will minimize the risk of Facebook users finding and calling your personal cell phone number without your permission.

Can You Call Someone Who Has Blocked You on Facebook?

No, you cannot call someone who has blocked you on Facebook, either through native Facebook or Facebook Messenger.

Here is what happens when you are blocked by someone on Facebook:

You will not be able to view their Facebook profile or any posts they make.

You will not be able to send them any Facebook messages.
Any existing messages between you will be deleted.
You will not see them listed as a friend or contact.

This means you have no way to communicate with that person on Facebook, including calling them. A few key points:

You cannot call them directly on Facebook, as there is no calling feature.
You will not have access to their Messenger profile to call them.

Even if you had their number, calls would most likely be blocked separately on their phone.

In summary, getting blocked on Facebook severs all possible communication channels between you and that person. Any attempt to call them, either through Facebook or with their direct number, will most likely fail.

Ways You Could Still Potentially Contact Someone Who Blocked You

While unlikely to succeed, here are a couple hypothetical ways you could try to contact someone who blocked you on Facebook:

Use a different social media platform they haven’t blocked you on.
Call them from a number they may not recognize.
Create a new Facebook account and try to add them as a contact again.

However, these methods often violate platform rules. And the person could just block your new attempt to contact them. The best practice is to respect their privacy and not try to force communication with someone who has deliberately blocked you.

Can You Call Someone Without Facebook Messenger?

Yes, it is possible to call someone without using Facebook Messenger, even if you only know them through Facebook.

Since there is no built-in calling feature on Facebook itself, you would need to find an alternate way to get their phone number to call them directly. Here are some potential ways to call a Facebook friend without Messenger:

Ask them for their number through Facebook messaging.
See if their number is listed publicly on their Facebook profile.
Use their name to look up their number in a phone directory.

Ask a mutual friend if they have the person’s contact info.
Use a third-party caller ID service to look up their number.

Once you have their phone number through one of those methods, you can call them directly on your cell phone without needing to go through Messenger.

Some things to keep in mind when trying to call Facebook friends offline:

Get their permission first before calling them.
Respect their privacy – don’t share their number without consent.

Be prepared for them not to answer calls from an unknown number.
Remember they can always block your calls.

As long as you get creative finding their number and are respectful when calling, you can absolutely call a Facebook friend without needing Messenger as the intermediary.

Conclusion

Facebook does not have a built-in calling feature that allows you to call other users directly. The only way to call someone on Facebook is through the Messenger app, if you already have them added as a contact. To call a Facebook friend from your actual phone, you would need to get their number either from their profile, mutual connections, or by asking them directly through Messenger or Facebook messaging.

Overall, it is possible for someone to call you indirectly using information from Facebook, but unlikely they can call you directly on Facebook without Messenger. Be cautious about sharing your phone number publicly or with strangers to avoid unwanted calls. And utilize Facebook’s privacy settings, blocking features, and contacting reporting to maintain control over how people reach you on Facebook.