Want to know how to see sent friend requests on Facebook and check which ones are still pending? Open Friends > Friend Requests, then choose View sent requests. On mobile, this option may appear inside the three-dot menu.
Facebook lets you review the friend requests you have sent from both the mobile app and the desktop website. From there, you can cancel old, accidental, or unwanted requests that are still pending.
How to see sent friend requests in the Facebook app
You can see your sent friend requests in the Facebook app on Android, iPhone, or iPad. The exact position of some buttons may change slightly depending on the app version, but the process is usually similar.
Follow these steps to find the requests you have sent that are still pending.
- Open Facebook and tap Menu
Open the Facebook app on your phone, sign in to your account if needed, and tap the Menu button.
On Android, the Menu button usually appears near the top-right corner. On iPhone, it may appear near the bottom-right corner. - Go to Friends
Inside the main menu, find and tap Friends.
- Open Friend requests
On the Friends screen, tap Friend requests. In some versions of the app, you may need to tap See all next to Friend requests to open the full list.
- Open the three-dot menu and choose View sent requests
At the top of the Friend requests screen, tap the three-dot menu. It usually appears near the search icon.
In the menu that appears, choose View sent requests.
Facebook will open the list of friend requests you have sent that are still pending. - Review or cancel pending requests
From that list, you can review who you sent a friend request to. To withdraw one, tap Cancel below the person’s name.
You will only see requests that are still pending. If someone already accepted, declined, or removed the request, it may no longer appear in this section.
View sent requests from a desktop browser
You can also check your sent friend requests from a computer using a web browser. This is useful if you prefer a larger screen or cannot find the option in the mobile app.
1. Sign in to your Facebook account in your browser. Then, click Friends in the left sidebar.
2. Go to Friend requests.
3. Click View sent requests.
4. Facebook will show a list of the friend requests you have sent that are still pending.
To withdraw a request from your computer, click Cancel Request next to the person’s name.
If the option does not appear, try opening Friends > Friend Requests again, refresh the page, or check from another browser. Facebook may show slightly different layouts depending on your account, device, or interface version.
Use the direct requests page
You can also use Facebook’s friend requests page as a shortcut to reach this section faster.
If Facebook asks you to sign in, log in to your account and reload the page. If you do not see your sent requests right away, open Friend requests and look for View sent requests.
This shortcut can be useful, but it is still a good idea to know the regular path through Friends > Friend Requests, because Facebook can change how this page appears on mobile, desktop, or different accounts.
How to cancel sent friend requests on Facebook
When a friend request is still pending, you can cancel it from the same sent requests list. Facebook usually shows this option as Cancel or Cancel Request. In practice, this removes the pending request.
To cancel a sent friend request:
- Open your sent requests list.
- Find the person you want to remove.
- Click or tap Cancel or Cancel Request.
- The request will no longer appear as pending.
Facebook’s official Help page also explains that you can open your sent requests and cancel a pending friend request from there.
Can you cancel all sent friend requests at once?
Facebook does not provide an official button to cancel all sent friend requests at once. The safest option is to review your list manually and cancel only the requests you no longer want to keep active.
Some older tutorials suggest using browser console scripts to cancel multiple requests automatically, but that method is not recommended. It can stop working when Facebook changes its interface, and pasting unknown code into your browser can be risky.
What happens when you cancel a friend request?
When you cancel a sent friend request, it is removed from the other person’s pending requests. Facebook does not send a special notification saying that you canceled it.
However, if the person had already seen the request before you canceled it, they might notice that it disappeared. In many cases, you may be able to send a new friend request later, depending on that person’s privacy settings or temporary Facebook limits.
What if you don’t see the “View sent requests” option?
If you do not see the View sent requests option, Facebook may be showing a different layout, your app version may be outdated, or you may not have any pending sent requests.
First, go back to Friends > Friend Requests and check whether the option appears inside the three-dot menu. If you still cannot find it, try these fixes:
- Update the Facebook app.
- Close and reopen the app.
- Check from a desktop browser.
- Refresh the page if you are using Facebook on the web.
- Try another browser or device.
Facebook often tests or changes parts of its interface, so not every account shows the exact same screen. If you have no pending sent friend requests, the list may not show any results.
If you see friend requests you do not remember sending, you may also want to review where your Facebook account is logged in and secure your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to Friends > Friend Requests and choose View sent requests. In the Facebook app, this option may appear inside the three-dot menu.
Open the Facebook app and go to Menu > Friends > Friend requests. Then tap the three-dot menu and select View sent requests.
Open your sent requests list and click or tap Cancel or Cancel Request next to the person’s name. After that, the request will no longer appear as pending.
Facebook does not offer an official option to cancel all sent friend requests at once. The safest method is to review them manually and cancel only the requests you no longer want to keep active.
No. Facebook does not send a notification when you cancel a friend request. Still, the person might notice if they had already seen the request before you canceled it.
A sent friend request may disappear if it was accepted, declined, canceled, or if the other person’s account is no longer available. It may also disappear if you no longer have a pending request with that person.
You can use Facebook’s friend requests page as a shortcut. If it does not show your sent requests directly, go manually to Friends > Friend Requests > View sent requests.
