How to Check Who Tagged You on Facebook

Part of the fun of posting on Facebook is tagging friends and family members. It’s an easy way to get them to see the photos you’ve posted that they’re in or to draw their attention to a particular post. But how do you know who tagged you? And do you even want to be tagged?

In this article, we’ll discuss tagging on Facebook. We’ll cover how to check who tagged you, how to know if you’ve been tagged, along with other information about how tags work.

How to Check Who Tagged You in Facebook on a Mac or PC

There are two ways to check to see who tagged you on Facebook. You can find this information by using the Activity Log or by viewing your notifications.

To check to see who tagged you using the Activity Log method, follow the steps below:

1. Log in to Facebook.
   
2. Click the down your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
   
3. From the drop-down menu, select “Settings & privacy,” and then “Activity Log.”
   
4. From the left side-bar menu, click “Activity You’re Tagged In.”
   
5. You have 2 options to select.
   • Posts and comments you’re tagged in
   • Photos you’re tagged in
     

You’ll see a list of all the posts, comments, or photos that you’ve been tagged in. Next to each, you’ll see which Facebook member tagged you.

To see who tagged you by checking your Notifications, follow these instructions:

1. Open your Facebook account in your browser.
   
2. In the upper-right-hand corner, click the “Notifications” icon. It’s the one shaped like a bell.
   
3. Here you’ll see a drop-down list of all of your notifications.
   

If you’ve been tagged in a post, comment, or photo, you’ll see the notification here, along with the name of the member who tagged you.

How To Check Who Tagged You in Facebook on an iPhone or Android

Checking to see who’s tagged you on Facebook using your smartphone is similar to the methods described using a Mac or PC. This information can be found in two locations, either by checking your Activity Log or viewing your notifications.

To learn how to see who tagged you by viewing your Activity Log, follow the instructions below:

1. Open your Facebook app.
   
2. Tap your profile icon on the top-left of the screen.
   
3. Next to “Edit profile,” tap the three dots icon to take you to your profile settings.
   
4. Select “Activity Log.”
   
5. Tap “Activity You’re Tagged In.”
   
6. There are 2 options for you to choose from.
   • Posts and Comments you’re tagged in
     
   • Photos you’re tagged in
     

By selecting either of these choices, you see a list of posts, comments, and photos you’ve been tagged in. To see who tagged you, tap the three dots icon to the left. There you’ll see who tagged you.

To use the Notifications method to see who tagged you, see the instructions below:

1. Open your Facebook app.
   
2. Near the upper right-hand corner of the screen, tap the “Notifications” icon that resembles a bell.
   

Note that, depending on which version of Facebook you have, this icon may be in the upper-right corner

You’ll be shown a list of all notifications. If you’ve been tagged in a comment, post, or photo, it’ll appear here. It’ll also show you who tagged you.

FAQs

Who can tag me on Facebook?

Anyone with a Facebook account can tag you in posts, comments, and photos. It’s not necessary for them to be friends with you. This tag will be visible to your friends and also to the audience of the person who tagged you. Tags from people you aren’t friends with could be flagged and will appear in your notifications. Depending on your privacy settings, you can then choose to approve the tag or decline it.

Can I choose who can tag me?

Yes. You can set up rules as to who can tag you on Facebook by selecting what type of notifications you receive. To learn how to set up tagging notifications, follow these steps:

1. Go to “Settings & privacy.”

2. Select “Settings.”

3. From the left column, tap “Notifications” and then “Tags.”

From here you can decide which audience can tag you. By selecting “Anyone,” all Facebook members can tag you. If you select “Friends,” then only those you are friends with will be able to tag you without you approving the tag first.

Can I preview photo tags before being tagged in them?

Yes. There’s nothing more embarrassing than being tagged in a photo where you may not be looking your best. By modifying your settings, you can set things up where you’ll need to first approve a tag before it’s made public. This works for photos, posts, and comments. To set up this feature, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to “Settings & privacy.”

2. Tap “Settings.”

3. Choose “Profile and Tagging” from the left side menu.

4. Find the setting for “Review posts you’re tagged in before the post appears on your profile.”

5. Click “Edit.”

6. To be given the choice to approve these tags, select “Enabled.”

Who Tagged You on Facebook Is No Longer a Mystery

You can see who’s tagged you in a photo, post, or comment by checking your notifications or looking at your activity log. If you want to control who can tag you and what can be made public, you have that power. All you need to do is make a few adjustments to your account.

Have you ever checked to see who tagged you on Facebook? Did you use the same methods described in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.