If you’re new to Facebook and received a notification that a friend poked you, you might be wondering what that means and how to respond. Don’t worry, this guide will explain the Poke feature and show you how to poke your friends on Facebook.
What does Poke on Facebook mean?
Remember when a friend would poke you with their finger to get your attention back in school? The Poke feature on Facebook is the online equivalent. It’s a way for friends to grab your attention or say hello without sending a message. When someone pokes you, you receive a blank notification that says, “Your friend Poked You.”
This feature has been around since the early days of Facebook and was once quite popular. However, with the rise of iMessage and other messaging platforms, it’s now rare to see people using the Poke feature.
How Can I Poke Someone on Facebook
Although the Poke feature has been on Facebook for a long time, its usage has evolved over the years. If you’re looking to try it out or have returned to Facebook after a break, follow this guide to learn how to use it.
- Open the Facebook app and tap the search icon at the top right.
- Enter “Pokes” into the search bar and click search.
- Select the Pokes page from the search results.
- You’ll see a list of your Facebook friends. Tap the Poke button next to the friend you want to poke.
After you poke someone, the button will turn grey, indicating that you can’t send multiple pokes to the same person. Remember, you can only poke people who are on your Facebook friends list. If you want to poke someone you’ve blocked or aren’t friends with, you’ll need to unblock them and add them as a friend first.
How to Respond back to a Poke on Facebook
When someone pokes you on Facebook, they could be trying to say hi, get your attention, or show interest. If it’s a friend you frequently communicate with, you can poke them back by tapping on the Poke notification, or simply send them a text to say “hi” back.
If you have a large list of Facebook friends and don’t personally know some of them, you can just ignore the poke and move on with your day.
In an era of instant messaging, stickers, emojis, GIFs, memes, Reels, and Stories, poking might seem a bit outdated. However, it can still be entertaining and intriguing. Meta might even bring this feature to Instagram, which could revive its popularity. If you found this guide useful or miss the old days of poking on Facebook, feel free to leave a comment below.
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