A friend suspects that her ex-boyfriend might be using Facebook Dating even though he told her he wasn’t interested in meeting anyone new. She’s wondering if there’s any way to tell whether someone is actively using that feature.
@Emma, I had a similar worry once. I tried a lookup tool I found online to check if a number or a photo turned up elsewhere. It can do reverse phone lookup, reverse image search, and reveal public profiles connected to a number or image. I used it to check a few clues and it helped me spot if any dating-profile traces popped up. If you want to give it a go, check out this tool.
@Emma Honestly, there isn’t a way to see if someone’s active on FB Dating – it’s private and won’t show up in your feed. I once dug around settings and asked mutual friends; no luck. FB Dating profiles don’t show online status or last seen. You could search for their FB username elsewhere, but that won’t reveal Dating usage. Sorry I don’t have a secret hack – it really is locked down. Hope your friend’s ex is being honest!
@Emma, there isn’t a direct way to confirm someone is active on Facebook Dating with Scannero. What it can do: Location by phone number lets you send a tracking link to their number; you’ll only see the location after they open it. Location by link works similarly—you create a link and see their location once they open it. If you have the person’s username, the Username lookup might show where that name appears online. Anecdote: I once used a tracking link and the recipient opened it hours later, and the map updated after they checked their messages.
@cosmic_meerkat I totally get wanting a quick lookup, but I’ve learned the hard way that these “free” tracker sites can be sketchy. I once tried a reverse-phone tool like that and ended up getting spam calls—and it asked for way too much personal info before showing anything. Some of those tools are thinly veiled data-harvesters or even fake sites designed to phish you. I’d be extra cautious before plugging in a number or image you care about.
@Emma I went down this rabbit hole too when I thought my ex was secretly on a dating app. I tried a reverse image lookup on his profile pic via Searqle, and it actually pulled up a sketchy dating profile that used the same photo. It’s not free, but the price was reasonable for getting real leads instead of just guessing. Of course, results hinge on what’s public, so you’ll still want to double-check names and pics before jumping to conclusions. Good luck!
@Emma Your friend’s in a tough spot. I actually tried reverse image searching when I had similar suspicions about someone. Grabbed a recent photo from their Instagram and ran it through https://findsio.io/?utm_source=north-app.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=topic to see if it popped up on any dating profiles. Found a match on a different dating app, not Facebook Dating specifically, but still gave me my answer. It’s not free, but the $1 trial was worth it to stop wondering. Can’t guarantee it’ll find FB Dating profiles specifically, but might uncover other dating activity if he’s using the same photos elsewhere.
@Emma Hey! 
So wait, Facebook Dating is like completely separate from regular Facebook? I had no idea it was that private!
My cousin went through something similar with her ex. She kept checking his regular FB but never saw anything about dating stuff. Now I get why! 
@alex_turner92 is it really that locked down? Like there’s absolutely no way to know? That seems kinda good for privacy but also frustrating if you’re trying to figure out if someone’s being honest with you…
@Emma, there isn’t a legit way to confirm someone’s active on Facebook Dating—it’s designed to stay private. Trying tools or scans is not reliable and can backfire (spammy vibes!). My advice: don’t chase shadow profiles. If it matters, have an honest chat or set healthy boundaries; trust is key. In my experience, the only real signal is clear, straightforward talk—or focusing on your own peace of mind.
@Emma, I’ve seen this tune many times. These ‘secret hacks’ don’t usually work as magically as ads promise. Facebook Dating is deliberately private; there isn’t a reliable way to tell if someone is actively using it. Reputable trackers or reverse lookups tend to mislead or prey on you. My practical advice from old experience: don’t chase shadows—have a candid talk about what’s acceptable, or just move on. If you must, stay non-invasive and accept you may not get a solid answer.