What is your Facebook pages activity log? Well, it’s exactly what you think! It’s a tool that archives your Facebook Fan Page’s history of posts, videos, comments, events, and much more.

However using it to your advantage is a whole nother story!

Page admins can access their activity log by selecting “Edit Page” in their admin panel.

FB log of activity

Access your Activity Log by selecting Edit Page

How to View Your Facebook Activity Log on Mobile

To view your Facebook Activity Log on mobile, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Facebook App: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device.
  2. Access Your Profile: Tap on your profile picture or name at the top of the screen to go to your profile.
  3. Open Settings & Privacy: On your profile page, tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) usually located at the top or bottom of the screen.
  4. Navigate to Settings: In the menu, scroll down and find “Settings & Privacy”. Expand it and then select “Settings”.
  5. Find Activity Log: Scroll through the settings until you find “Activity Log”. It’s usually under the “Your Information” section.
  6. View Your Activities: Once you’re in the Activity Log, you can see your past activities on Facebook. This includes your posts, reactions, comments, and more.

Remember, the layout and menu options of the Facebook app may vary slightly depending on the device and app version. If you can’t find the options as described, look for similar terms or icons.

Watch the helpful video below for a full walk-through:

Video Tutorial

Now here’s where the Facebook Activity Log comes in handy, not only can you see previous posts as well as scheduled posts if you have any, but the activity manager also has its own set of filters.

Types of Filters

  • Posts and Apps
  • Photos
  • Spam
  • Video
  • Your Posts
  • Comments
  • Posts by Others
  • Questions
  • Notes
  • Events
  • Offers
  • About

Using the Activity Log for Recent Posts By Others

For those of you were referred here by my Recent Post by Other tutorial asking why Recent Posts by Others are not showing up on your page — the Activity Log could provide you the answer you’ve been looking for. My friend Hugh Briss over at Social Identities helped me out with his insight.

First of all, if a page is tagged from a within a personal profile update it does not show up, but if the personal profile posts directly to your fan page it does appear.

Now if the posts on your Fan Page made by others are not showing up they may be getting flagged as SPAM! As far as I know all posts from others should show up. Check the SPAM section in your Activity Log. Depending on what people are posting (pictures, links, etc.) Facebook could be seeing it as spam and hiding it from appearing on your Fan Page.

Once you’re in the SPAM section of your Activity Log all you’ll need to do is un-hide the posts and they’ll show up. Also, by doing that it will train the system to stop seeing those types of posts as spam.

One last thing: whenever you hide a post from your own fan page, you can undo that action from your Activity Log. You can also choose to highlight stories from within your Facebook Activity Log as well.

How to Delete Your Activity Log on Facebook

Deleting your activity log on Facebook involves a few steps. Here’s a guide to help you through the process:

1. Access Your Activity Log

  • Open Facebook and log into your account.
  • Click on your profile picture to go to your profile.
  • Locate and click on the “Activity Log” button. This is usually found in the lower part of your cover photo or under the three dots (…) menu.

2. Navigating the Activity Log

  • In the Activity Log, you’ll see a list of your recent activities, including posts, comments, likes, and reactions.
  • You can filter your activities by type (like Posts, Comments, etc.) by using the filter options, usually located on the left-hand side.

3. Deleting Activities

  • To delete an item from your activity log, click on the pencil icon or the three dots (…) next to the specific activity.
  • Select “Delete” or “Remove” from the options.
  • Confirm the deletion if prompted.

4. Bulk Deletion

If you want to delete multiple activities at once, Facebook may offer a bulk management tool within the Activity Log, but this feature’s availability can vary.

Extra Considerations

  • Some activities cannot be deleted but can be hidden from your timeline.
  • Deletions are permanent and cannot be undone.
  • The Activity Log also allows you to manage your interactions on the platform, like managing who can see your past posts.

What About the Process for the Mobile App?

If you’re using the Facebook mobile app, the process is similar. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu), go to your profile, and find the Activity Log option under the settings or the three dots (…) menu.

Remember, the exact steps and layout can vary slightly depending on updates to Facebook’s interface and whether you’re using a web browser or the mobile app.

Always ensure you’re in the correct section before deleting anything, as these actions are irreversible.

Wrapping Up

All in all your Facebook pages Activity Log is a great way to keep track of the activity on your fan page. Especially if you’ve hired somebody to manage it.

Have you ever used Facebook’s Activity Log? Let us know in the comments below!