Have you ever sent a friend request on Facebook and wondered if the person accepted it? Or maybe you want to cancel a request you sent by mistake? Whatever your reason, knowing how to view your sent friend requests on Facebook is a helpful skill for managing your social connections.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of finding your sent friend requests on Facebook across different devices and platforms. Let’s dive in!
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How to view sent friend requests on Facebook (Desktop)
Follow these detailed steps with visual cues to help you navigate:
- Log in to your Facebook account and select Friends from the left vertical pane.
- Click on “Friend Requests” in the left sidebar.
- At the top of the page, click on “View Sent Requests.”
This will show you a list of all the friend requests you’ve sent that are still pending.
If you’ve changed your mind about connecting with someone, you can cancel your request:
- Find the person in your sent requests list
- Click or tap on “Cancel Request” next to their name.
The person won’t be notified that you canceled the request.
How to check sent friend requests on the Facebook mobile app
For iOS and Android:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device and log in to your account.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines (≡) in the bottom right (iOS) or top right (Android)
- Scroll down and tap on “Friends.”
- Tap on “Friend Requests” at the top of the screen. You can also view all of your friend requests by clicking on “See All.”
Select the three dots in the corner, then choose “View sent requests” from the pop-up menu and tap on it.
Here, you’ll see a list of friend requests you’ve sent that are still pending.
- You can cancel any pending friend requests by tapping “Cancel.”
Conclusion
Let’s face it—we’ve all sent friend requests and then completely forgotten about them. Or worse, we accidentally sent one to that person from high school we definitely didn’t want to reconnect with!
Now you know exactly how to find, manage, and clean up those pending requests across any device. This simple skill helps you avoid those awkward “Did I already add you?” moments and organizes your Facebook social world.
Next time you’re wondering who hasn’t accepted your friend request or needs to revoke that 2 AM “oops” request, you’re covered. Facebook might keep changing its interface, but with this guide, you’ll always know where to look.
FAQs
How long do sent friend requests stay active?
Friend requests remain active indefinitely until they are either accepted, declined, or canceled.
Can I see if someone declined my friend request?
No, Facebook doesn’t notify you when someone declines your friend request. The request simply disappears from your sent requests list.
Is there a limit to how many friend requests I can send?
Yes, Facebook has limits to prevent spam. If you send too many requests in a short period, you might be temporarily blocked from sending more.
Can I resend a friend request if the person didn’t respond?
If your request is still pending, you cannot send another one. You must cancel the existing request first.
How do I know if someone has accepted my friend request?
When someone accepts your request, they’ll appear on your friend’s list, and the request will disappear from the list of requests you sent. You may also receive a notification.