Quick answer: To see the friend requests you’ve sent on Facebook, open Friends, go to Friend requests, then choose View sent requests. In the Facebook app it’s behind the three dots (…) at the top of the Friend requests screen; on facebook.com it’s a link at the top of the Friend requests list. Everyone in that list hasn’t answered yet.
As of October 2026 · Source: Facebook Help Center: cancel a friend request you sent.
Where are sent friend requests on Facebook?
Sent friend requests live in one list, View sent requests, inside the Friend requests screen of the Friends section. The path is the same idea on every device; only where you tap differs.
| Device | Path to your sent requests |
|---|---|
| Facebook app (iPhone and Android) | Menu → Friends → See all (next to Friend requests) → three dots (…) → View sent requests |
| Computer (facebook.com) | Friends (left menu) → Friend requests → View sent requests |
| Mobile browser | Switch to the desktop site, then follow the computer path |
How do I see friend requests I sent in the Facebook app?
In the Facebook app on iPhone or Android, the sent list sits behind the three-dot button on the Friend requests screen. It takes five taps.
- Tap Menu (three lines): bottom right on iPhone, top right on Android.
- Tap Friends. If you don’t see it, use the search bar at the top of the Menu.
- Next to Friend requests, tap See all.
- Tap the three dots (…) in the top-right corner.
- Tap View sent requests.
The list shows everyone you’ve sent a request to who hasn’t accepted or deleted it yet.
How do I see sent friend requests on a computer?
On facebook.com, View sent requests is a link at the top of your Friend requests list.
- Go to facebook.com and log in.
- Click Friends in the left menu.
- Click Friend requests.
- Click View sent requests at the top of the list.
How do I see friend requests people sent me?
Incoming requests (the ones waiting for your answer) are on the same Friend requests screen, listed with Confirm and Delete buttons.
- Facebook app: tap Menu → Friends, then See all next to Friend requests.
- Computer: click Friends → Friend requests in the left menu.
Deleting a request doesn’t notify the other person; it just disappears from your list.
Can I take back a friend request I sent?
Yes, while it’s still pending. In your sent requests list, tap or click Cancel request next to the person’s name. Once they accept, you’d have to unfriend them instead.
Why can’t I see my sent friend requests?
Usually you’re on the wrong screen or an older app version; an empty list means nothing is pending.
- No “View sent requests” option: open the Friend requests screen (after See all), not the main Friends page, then update the Facebook app. Facebook rolls menu changes out gradually, so older versions can look different.
- The list is empty: every request you sent has been accepted, deleted by the other person, or cancelled. Facebook doesn’t tell you when someone deletes your request.
- Someone’s missing: they either accepted (check your friends list) or deleted the request.
- Facebook Lite or a mobile browser: the labels are the same (Friends, Friend requests, View sent requests) but may sit in slightly different places.
FAQ
Do Facebook friend requests expire?
No. A request stays pending until the other person accepts or deletes it, or you cancel it.
Does someone know if I cancel my friend request?
Facebook doesn’t send them a notification when you cancel. If they already saw the request, though, they may notice it’s gone.
Can I tell if someone deleted my friend request?
Not directly. Facebook doesn’t notify you. The person simply disappears from your View sent requests list without becoming your friend.
Why can’t I send a friend request to someone?
Common reasons, per Facebook’s Help Center: you already have a request pending with them, one of you has reached the 5,000-friend limit, their privacy settings only allow requests from friends of friends, or you’ve been temporarily blocked from sending requests (usually after sending a lot to people you don’t know).
Related guides
- How to see your blocked list and unblock someone on Facebook
- How to make your Facebook account private (including who can send you friend requests)
Steps checked against Facebook’s Help Center and current guides in October 2026. Facebook moves menus around, so if a label looks different on your phone, search for it with the search bar in the Menu.
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