The X on Facebook Dating indicates when someone has closed or deleted their dating profile. If you see an X over a person’s photo in your Matches or list of people who Liked you, it means they are no longer active on Facebook Dating.
There are a few different reasons why you might see an X over someone’s photo:
They closed their Facebook Dating profile
One of the most common reasons for seeing an X is that the person has decided to close their Facebook Dating profile. This removes them from being visible to others on Facebook Dating and ends any current conversations or connections.
Some reasons a person may decide to close their dating profile include:
- They started seeing someone exclusively and want to disable their profile.
- They decided to take a break from Facebook Dating.
- They deleted their Facebook account, which also deletes their Facebook Dating profile.
When someone closes their dating profile, their card will immediately display an X icon over their main photo anywhere you have interacted with them, such as in your list of Matches.
They deleted their Facebook Dating profile
In addition to closing their profile, a person can take the permanent step of deleting their Facebook Dating profile. This completely removes them from the Facebook Dating service.
Some reasons someone may delete their dating profile include:
- They entered a committed relationship and no longer need their dating profile.
- They decided they no longer want to use Facebook Dating.
- They had a bad experience on a date and want to remove their profile.
If someone deletes their profile, you will see the X icon on their card since they are no longer active on Facebook Dating in any form.
You unmatched the person
You may also see an X on someone’s profile if you unmatched them. Unmatching removes your connection with that person and means you will no longer appear in each other’s Matches list.
Some reasons you may decide to unmatch someone include:
- You didn’t have a good first date and aren’t interested in seeing them again.
- You matched with them accidentally.
- The conversation wasn’t going well.
- You started seeing someone else exclusively.
When you unmatch someone, the X will display from your perspective, but they may still have an active profile visible to others.
They blocked you
An X icon can also indicate if someone has blocked you on Facebook Dating. This severs the connection between you so that you can no longer see each other’s profiles or communicate.
Some reasons a person may block you include:
- You said something inappropriate in your messages.
- They didn’t like your dating profile.
- They had a bad first date with you.
- They started seeing someone else exclusively.
If someone blocks you, you will see the X on their profile photo, but they can still use Facebook Dating normally.
When does the X icon appear?
The X typically appears immediately after someone closes, deletes, unmatches, or blocks you on Facebook Dating.
There is no delay between someone disabling their profile or removing your connection and the X displaying. This allows you to quickly tell when someone is no longer available for dating.
Some key times when the X will show up:
- Right after a person disables their dating profile.
- Immediately after someone chooses to delete their profile.
- As soon as you unmatch someone, an X will display on their card.
- Once someone blocks you, you’ll see the X right away.
So if one minute you are messaging someone, and the next minute an X appears, it likely means they took action to close their account or remove you as a connection.
Does an X mean they deleted Facebook?
In most cases, an X on Facebook Dating does not necessarily mean the person deleted their entire Facebook account.
Since Facebook Dating lives within the Facebook app, deleting your Facebook account removes your dating profile. However, you can also just disable the dating side without deleting your whole account.
The X indicates the person is no longer active on Facebook Dating itself, but their main Facebook profile may still be intact.
Some examples:
- If someone disables just their dating profile, you’ll see an X but their Facebook page is still up.
- If someone outright deletes their Facebook Dating profile, their Facebook account remains unchanged.
- If someone deactivates their entire Facebook account, it removes both their dating profile and main profile.
So unless you also notice the person’s Facebook page is deleted, an X on its own likely means they just removed their dating presence, not their entire Facebook account.
Can you tell who viewed your profile?
Unlike some other dating apps, Facebook Dating does not show who has viewed or “seen” your dating profile.
There is no way to tell who has come across your profile while browsing Facebook Dating. The only indication another user has interacted with you in some way is if they Like your profile or match with you.
So if you’re wondering who looked at your profile, unfortunately the Facebook Dating app does not provide any insights or analytics showing profile views.
Some reasons why Facebook Dating does not show profile views include:
- To encourage more authentic connections without worrying about who is looking at you.
- To maintain user privacy and avoid sharing data on browsing habits.
- To prevent users from spamming others who have merely viewed their profile.
While some dating apps thrive on visibility metrics, Facebook has chosen to keep the experience focused on real connections through Likes, Matches, and messages.
What happens when you delete Facebook Dating?
If you decide Facebook Dating isn’t for you, deleting your dating profile is simple:
- Go to the Facebook Dating section in your Facebook app menu.
- Tap the three line menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings & Privacy” from the menu.
- Tap on “Delete Profile.”
- Confirm that you want to delete your dating profile.
Once you delete your Facebook Dating profile:
- Your profile will no longer be visible to other users.
- All your matches and conversations will be deleted.
- You will be removed from the lists of anyone who liked you.
- Others will see an X icon on your old dating profile card.
Importantly, deleting Facebook Dating does not affect your main Facebook account or profile in any way. Your Facebook page with friends, photos, posts, etc. will remain intact.
You can also reactivate Facebook Dating in the future by creating a new dating profile. But your old profile and any previous matches will be gone.
Conclusion
The X seen on Facebook Dating indicates when a user is no longer active or your connection with them has been severed. Whether they disabled their profile, deleted their account, unmatched, or blocked you, the X provides a clear visual cue that they are unavailable and your conversations have ended. While you don’t know who looks at your dating profile, you will always know when someone closes their account or removes you as a match.