Q: Can I use a temporary Facebook account to view private profiles?
A: No. Facebook restricts new accounts from viewing profiles and quickly disables fakes.
Q: What about “Facebook profile viewer” apps on the App Store?
A: All are scams. Apple and Google regularly remove them, but new ones pop up. Never enter your credentials. Q: Can I use a temporary Facebook account
Q: Can I see someone’s friends list if it’s private?
A: No. But you can see mutual friends if you have any. If you share mutual friends, Facebook may show
Q: Is it illegal to view a private profile without permission?
A: It depends on the method. Hacking, phishing, or using stolen credentials is illegal under the CFAA in the U.S. and similar laws worldwide. Simply looking at public info is fine. If you share mutual friends
Q: What if I just want to see their photos?
A: You can’t unless they’re in public albums or tagged publicly. No workaround exists.
If you share mutual friends, Facebook may show you a handful of mutual connections even if the friends list is hidden. Go to their profile → Click “Friends” — if allowed, you’ll see a few shared friends.
You don’t need hacker tools. You just need to know where to look. Here’s what is still accessible from a private profile: