Accessing a history of previously viewed short-form videos within the Facebook platform is not directly supported by the application’s native features. While Facebook maintains records of user activity, a dedicated function for reviewing the specific reels a user has watched is unavailable. This differs from platforms that offer readily accessible viewing histories.
Understanding this limitation is important for managing online activity and revisiting content discovered within the Facebook ecosystem. Users seeking to re-engage with previously viewed reels must rely on alternative methods, such as remembering specific details that would allow for searching or relying on the algorithm to re-surface the content. Historically, the focus on Facebook has been on content discovery and real-time engagement rather than archiving past viewing habits.