Despite its slight decline in popularity in recent years, Facebook remains one of the most popular social networks in the world, boasting 2.91 billion active users per month. To ensure an enjoyable experience on social media, users constantly look for unique features and services. In fact, there are hidden tools and features within the application aimed at maintaining the engagement and entertainment of its most dedicated users. Here are three hidden tricks on Facebook to help you make the most of the world's most famous social media platform.
**Hidden Inbox**
Even if you have been using Facebook for a long time and keep track of your inbox messages on Messenger, there is still a flood of messages waiting for you that you have never seen. This is because Facebook has a hidden inbox in the Messenger app that is nearly impossible to find. Inside this hidden file, you will find messages from people who are not your friends on the platform, so they are recorded as "message requests." For some reason, Facebook does not notify you when you receive these types of messages, nor does it place them in your default inbox. Instead, they appear in a special file: "Message Requests." To locate this obscure inbox, go to the Messenger app and select "People" at the bottom of the screen. At the top of this section, you will see a small speech bubble icon with three dots. This is the "Message Requests" file. Just click on it to see your unread messages. However, be cautious, as many of these messages may be spam containing harmful content.
**Time Feature**
Surprisingly, this social media platform, which is slowly declining, has launched a feature that shows you how much time you waste scrolling. It's no wonder this feature is hidden. But if you are worried that you are spending too much time browsing the homepage of the app looking for the latest news and posts shared by your friends, the Your Time feature will help you curb your addiction. This feature not only informs you how much time you spend on the app, but it also allows you to set limits and receive notifications when you exceed those limits.
**Hidden Games on Messenger**
Inside Facebook's Messenger app, there are some messages you can send that will unlock hidden games. For example, you can send a football emoji to your friend and then click on it; it will instantly launch a fun game. If ball games do not interest you, try typing "fbchess play" in the chat window to get something more engaging. This will activate the hidden chess game on Facebook, which you can play against the person you are chatting with. Alternatively, click the "More" button in the toolbar, then click the game controller icon. This will generate a list of games you can play with the friend you are chatting with.
