How to see Hidden Information on Facebook’s Marketplace?

Facebook Marketplace has become a go-to platform for buying and selling second-hand items. However, much information, such as seller contact information or price history, can be hidden by default.

This article explores several methods for revealing this hidden information, emphasizing the importance of caution and respect for sellers’ privacy.

Use a browser extension to reveal hidden information

One of the most effective methods to see hidden details on Facebook Marketplace is to use browser extensions designed for this purpose. One of the most popular extensions is “Marketplace Inspector for Chrome”.

Marketplace Inspector for Chrome

This free extension for Google Chrome helps reveal additional details about ads, such as:

The date of publication
Price history
The seller’s phone number (if hidden)

How to use it :

Install the Marketplace Inspector extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Open Facebook Marketplace on your browser.
Click on the ad that interests you.
Use the extension to view hidden information.

Benefits :

Easy to install and use.
Reveals valuable information without requiring technical skills.

Disadvantages:

It may only sometimes work if Facebook updates its security systems.
Some information may remain inaccessible.

Inspect the page source code

For users with technical skills, inspecting the page source code can be an effective solution to access hidden information.

Method

Open Facebook Marketplace on your browser.
Click on the ad that interests you.
Right-click on the page and select “Inspect” or press Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac).
In the Developer Console, look for sections that contain hidden information, such as phone numbers or email addresses.

Benefits :

Direct access to information without requiring third-party extensions.
It may reveal hidden details in the source code.

Disadvantages:

Requires technical skills.
It may compromise browser security if misused.

Use an online tool

Online tools also claim to reveal hidden information on Facebook Marketplace. However, these tools should be used with caution.

Precautions

Reliability: Check the reputation of the tool before using it.

Security: Ensure the tool does not ask for personal or sensitive information.

Legality: Use these tools legally and ethically.

Ask questions directly to the seller

The easiest and most direct way to get additional information is to contact the seller via Facebook Marketplace messaging.

How to do :

Click on the ad that interests you.
Use the built-in messaging to ask the seller your questions.
You can ask for any specific details you want, such as the phone number, price history, or additional information about the item.

Benefits :