Viewing your watch history on Facebook Lite allows you to see videos and live streams that you have previously watched on the app. Since Facebook Lite is a stripped down version of the main Facebook app, the process to view your watch history is slightly different.
Checking Watch History in Facebook Lite
Here are the steps to view your watch history on Facebook Lite:
- Open the Facebook Lite app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the menu icon in the top right corner (the 3 horizontal lines).
- Scroll down and tap on “Videos”.
- You will now see the “Videos You Watched” section which shows your recent watch history.
This section contains videos and live streams that you have watched recently on Facebook Lite. It shows the videos in reverse chronological order with the most recent ones on top.
Features of Watch History
Here are some things to note about Facebook Lite’s watch history feature:
- It only shows the videos you have watched within the Facebook Lite app, not the main Facebook app.
- The history may contain videos you watched on Facebook Lite on other devices as long as you used the same account.
- Videos disappear from your history after a certain period of inactivity. Facebook does not specify how long videos are kept in your history.
- Your watch history is private and cannot be viewed by anyone else.
- You can tap on any video in your history to watch it again.
- You cannot delete individual items from your watch history. However, your history clears over time as you watch new videos.
Why View Watch History?
Here are some reasons why you may want to view your Facebook Lite watch history:
- To find a video you watched previously but can’t remember the name of.
- To rediscover videos you want to watch again.
- To see how much time you’re spending watching videos in Facebook Lite.
- To check if videos you’ve watched are still available or have been removed.
- To review videos from pages and friends you follow.
Managing Your Watch History
While you cannot delete your watch history directly, here are some tips to manage it:
- Your history clears over time as you watch new videos and Facebook removes old/watched videos.
- Watch videos in incognito mode if you don’t want them added to your history.
- Delete your Facebook Lite view history from your device’s app settings outside the app.
- Your history is device-specific, so watching videos on different devices will split up your history.
- You can turn off watch history in your Facebook settings but this disables it across all Facebook apps.
Alternatives to Viewing Watch History
If you are unable to view your watch history in Facebook Lite, here are some alternatives:
- Check your history in the main Facebook app – it contains all videos watched across Facebook apps.
- View your YouTube history if you primarily watch YouTube videos on Facebook.
- Use your browser history to find recently watched Facebook videos.
- Check notifications from videos you’ve watched – they often appear in your notifications.
- Scroll through your News Feed to find videos you watched recently.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips if you are unable to view your Facebook Lite watch history:
- Update the Facebook Lite app to the latest version.
- Check if you’ve disabled watch history in your Facebook settings.
- Try watching a new video – this populates the watch history section.
- Make sure you’re logged into the correct Facebook account.
- Re-install Facebook Lite to clear any corrupted data.
- Check your internet connection and try again once connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back does Facebook Lite’s watch history go?
Facebook does not specify how long watch history is kept. It likely goes back weeks or a few months based on testing.
Can someone else see my Facebook Lite watch history?
No, your Facebook Lite watch history is private and cannot be accessed by anyone else.
Where can I find and delete my watch history?
You cannot directly delete your Facebook Lite watch history. It clears automatically over time as you watch new videos. You can disable watch history entirely in your Facebook settings.
Why can I only see some of my watched videos in my history?
Facebook Lite periodically removes old and watched videos from your history. You may only see more recently watched videos in your history at any time.
Can I download my Facebook Lite watch history?
There is no way to download your Facebook Lite watch history. You can only view it within the Facebook Lite app.
Conclusion
Viewing your watch history on Facebook Lite allows you to rediscover videos you’ve enjoyed watching previously on the app. It provides a private record of videos you’ve watched only within Facebook Lite. While you cannot delete your watch history directly, it clears automatically over time. Managing your watch history involves using methods like incognito watching or splitting your history across devices. If you are unable to view your history, alternatives like checking the main Facebook app or your browser history can help.