How does FB choose which friends to display on profile?
It is based on friends of friends, mutual friends, employers or schools you have in common, your home town, current city, and probably a few other things. But again, the algorithm intoduces some randomness. The people are not listed in rank order by the number of friends you have in common.
Who is at the top of my friends list on Facebook?
The algorithm chooses interactions, activity, communication, photos, etc. This determines which friends will show up on top and have priority. The friends that you communicate with most often will usually be first on this list.
What does top contacts mean on messenger?
Friends who appear at the top of the Facebook Chat sidebar are people you interact with regularly. Facebook attempts to work out which friends you are most likely to want to chat with, and places these contacts at the top of the list in Facebook Chat. Facebook also displays these friends more often in your news feed.
Why is the same person always at the top of my Facebook likes?
This happens because Facebook “tracks” who you chat with and looks to find a connection. So, if you have been chatting with a new friend day in, day out for a couple of days straight, the chances are that the algorithm will put that friend’s name on top of the list of likes on your posts.
Can you change the top 6 friends on Facebook?
Click the left button containing the three rows of three blocks to change your friends layout. Your friends will now be displayed in rows of six, with each friend’s picture directly over his or her name. This layout makes better use of space and makes it faster and easier to browse friends.
Why are people added to my top 9 friends on Facebook?
So it doesn’t necessarily mean those people are stalking you and that’s why they are being added to your top nine friends. It could mean that you’ve interacted with them through private messaging or by simply having a lot of mutual friends.
How do you find your friends on Facebook?
When you join Facebook you will be presented with multiple options for finding your friends. If you have friends that are not on Facebook, you can send them a personal invitation to join Facebook, and become your friend. After adding your friends on Facebook, you can engage and interact with them using your Facebook profile.
How do you add a friend on Facebook?
Once you have found the right profile, click on it and navigate their profile page to the “Add Friend” button toward the top to send them a friend request. If this person is a new or long-lost friend, or someone who you haven’t seen in a while, it is considered polite to send them a message along with your request.