Find Facebook ID

Amaze SEO Tools provides a free Find Facebook ID tool that extracts the numeric Facebook ID from any public profile, page, or group URL with a single click.

Every Facebook account — whether it belongs to a person, a business page, or a community group — has two identifiers: a human-readable username (the vanity URL like facebook.com/johndoe) and a permanent numeric ID (a long number like 100044567890123). The username can be changed by the account owner at any time, but the numeric ID never changes. It is the true, permanent identifier that Facebook's systems use internally.

Developers working with the Facebook Graph API, marketers configuring Facebook Pixels and Conversions API, social media managers setting up integrations, and anyone needing the numeric ID for technical purposes needs a quick way to retrieve it. Our tool does exactly this: paste the Facebook profile link, click Find now, and receive the numeric ID instantly.

Interface Overview

Enter Facebook Profile Link

The input section begins with the label "Enter Facebook profile link" followed by a text field with the placeholder "https://..." indicating that a full URL is expected. A copy icon appears on the right side of the field for easy copying of the retrieved ID.

Paste the complete Facebook URL of the profile, page, or group whose numeric ID you want to find. Accepted URL formats include:

• Personal profiles — https://www.facebook.com/johndoe or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044567890123
• Business pages — https://www.facebook.com/CompanyName
• Groups — https://www.facebook.com/groups/groupname
• With or without "www" — Both https://facebook.com/... and https://www.facebook.com/... are accepted.
• Mobile URLs — https://m.facebook.com/... links are also supported.

reCAPTCHA (I'm not a robot)

A Google reCAPTCHA checkbox appears below the input field. Complete the "I'm not a robot" verification before searching.

Action Button

Find now (Dark Blue Button)

A single "Find now" button sits below the reCAPTCHA. After entering the Facebook URL and completing the verification, click this button to retrieve the numeric ID. The tool looks up the account associated with the provided link and displays the permanent numeric Facebook ID.

How to Use Find Facebook ID – Step by Step

1. Open the Find Facebook ID tool on the Amaze SEO Tools website.
2. Go to Facebook and navigate to the profile, page, or group whose ID you need.
3. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
4. Paste the URL into the input field on the Find Facebook ID tool.
5. Complete the reCAPTCHA by ticking the "I'm not a robot" checkbox.
6. Click "Find now" to retrieve the numeric ID.
7. Copy the ID using the copy icon on the right side of the field and use it in your application, integration, or configuration.

What Is a Facebook ID?

A Facebook ID is a unique numeric identifier assigned to every entity on Facebook — personal profiles, business pages, groups, events, and applications. Key characteristics:

• Permanent — The numeric ID is assigned when the account is created and never changes, even if the account owner updates their username, display name, or vanity URL.
• Unique — No two Facebook entities share the same numeric ID. It is a globally unique identifier within Facebook's system.
• Numeric — The ID is a long number (typically 15–17 digits for newer accounts). Older accounts may have shorter IDs.
• Internal reference — Facebook's APIs, databases, and integrations use the numeric ID as the primary reference for accounts, not the username or display name.

The vanity URL (facebook.com/username) is a human-friendly alias that points to the numeric ID. When the username changes, the vanity URL changes — but the numeric ID remains the same. This is why many technical integrations require the numeric ID: it provides a stable, unchanging reference.

Why Do You Need the Facebook Numeric ID?

• Facebook Graph API development — Developers building applications that interact with Facebook's Graph API need numeric IDs to make API calls for specific profiles, pages, or groups. Most API endpoints require the numeric ID rather than the username.
• Facebook Pixel and Conversions API setup — Configuring Facebook advertising tools, event tracking, and conversion optimization often requires the page ID or account ID for proper association between your website and your Facebook business assets.
• Social media management tool configuration — Third-party tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, and Later may require the numeric page or profile ID when connecting Facebook accounts for scheduling, analytics, and management.
• Chatbot and Messenger integration — Developers building Facebook Messenger bots need the page ID to configure webhooks, set up messaging subscriptions, and authenticate the bot with the correct Facebook page.
• Open Graph meta tags — Websites implementing Facebook Open Graph tags (for controlling how shared links appear on Facebook) use the fb:admins or fb:app_id meta tags, which require numeric IDs to grant administrative privileges for the shared content.
• WordPress and CMS social plugins — Facebook social plugins (Like buttons, Page plugins, Comments plugins) embedded on websites often require the page ID for configuration, especially in WordPress themes and CMS settings panels.
• Custom audience targeting — Advanced Facebook advertising setups involving custom audiences, lookalike audiences, and cross-account sharing may reference accounts by their numeric IDs.

Common Use Cases

Setting Up Facebook Open Graph Tags on a Website

Website owners implementing Open Graph meta tags to control how their pages appear when shared on Facebook need the fb:admins tag containing their personal numeric ID or the fb:pages tag containing their page ID. The Find Facebook ID tool retrieves the exact number needed for the <meta property="fb:admins" content="YOUR_ID"> tag in the site's HTML head.

Configuring Facebook Page Plugins

The Facebook Page Plugin (the embedded "Like" box or page feed shown on websites) requires the page URL or ID for initialization. While the URL often works, some plugin configurations and third-party integration tools specifically request the numeric page ID. The tool retrieves it from the page URL instantly.

Connecting Facebook to Third-Party Platforms

Marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, e-commerce integrations (Shopify, WooCommerce), and analytics tools that connect to Facebook sometimes ask for the Facebook Page ID or profile ID during the setup process. Rather than hunting through Facebook's settings, paste the URL into the tool and get the ID immediately.

Developing Facebook Apps and Integrations

Developers building custom Facebook applications, Messenger bots, Instagram integrations (which use Facebook's API infrastructure), or internal tools that interact with Facebook's platform need numeric IDs to identify the pages, groups, and users their applications interact with.

Tracking Down the Correct Account After a Username Change

When a Facebook page or profile changes its username (vanity URL), old links break and bookmarks stop working. If you know the previous URL, the numeric ID provides a permanent way to locate the account: facebook.com/profile.php?id=NUMERIC_ID always works regardless of username changes.

Social Media Auditing and Competitive Analysis

Social media analysts auditing multiple Facebook accounts or tracking competitor pages use numeric IDs as stable identifiers in their tracking databases and analytics systems. Unlike usernames that can change, the numeric ID provides a consistent reference for longitudinal tracking.

Troubleshooting Facebook Sharing Issues

When debugging how a website's content appears on Facebook (using the Facebook Sharing Debugger), knowing the page ID helps identify which Facebook account is associated with the shared content, verify admin connections, and resolve Open Graph configuration issues.

How to Find a Facebook URL

If you are unsure how to get the Facebook URL needed for the tool, here are the steps for each account type:

Personal Profile

1. Go to the person's Facebook profile page.
2. The URL in your browser's address bar is the profile URL (e.g., https://www.facebook.com/johndoe).
3. Copy this URL and paste it into the tool.

Business Page

1. Navigate to the Facebook business page.
2. The URL in your browser's address bar is the page URL (e.g., https://www.facebook.com/CompanyName).
3. Copy this URL and paste it into the tool.

Group

1. Open the Facebook group.
2. The URL will typically look like https://www.facebook.com/groups/groupname or https://www.facebook.com/groups/123456789.
3. Copy this URL and paste it into the tool.

Tips for Best Results

• Use the full URL — Paste the complete Facebook URL including https://. The placeholder "https://..." indicates the expected format.
• The profile must be public — The tool can only retrieve IDs for publicly accessible profiles, pages, and groups. Private profiles with restricted visibility may not return an ID.
• Remove tracking parameters — Facebook URLs sometimes include tracking parameters (like ?ref=... or &fbclid=...). While the tool typically handles these, removing them for a cleaner URL can improve reliability.
• Try both URL formats if one fails — If a vanity URL does not work, try the full URL with any additional path segments. If the profile uses a numeric URL already (profile.php?id=...), the ID is visible directly in the URL.
• Save the ID for future reference — Since usernames can change but numeric IDs are permanent, store the numeric ID in your records alongside the current username for reliable future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Find Facebook ID tool free?

A: Yes. Completely free — no registration, no limits, and no hidden fees.

Q: Does this work for personal profiles, pages, and groups?

A: Yes. The tool retrieves numeric IDs for personal profiles, business pages, and Facebook groups — any public Facebook entity with a URL.

Q: Can the Facebook numeric ID change?

A: No. The numeric ID is assigned when the account is created and remains permanent for the lifetime of the account. Even if the username, display name, or vanity URL changes, the numeric ID stays the same.

Q: Why can I not find the ID for a specific profile?

A: The most common reason is that the profile has strict privacy settings that restrict public access. The tool can only retrieve IDs for accounts that are publicly visible. Also ensure the URL is correct and complete.

Q: Is the numeric ID the same as the username?

A: No. The username is the human-readable text in the URL (e.g., johndoe in facebook.com/johndoe). The numeric ID is a long number (e.g., 100044567890123) that serves as the permanent internal identifier. They are different identifiers for the same account.

Q: Can I access a profile using the numeric ID?

A: Yes. You can visit any Facebook profile directly using the format https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=NUMERIC_ID. This link works permanently regardless of any username changes.

Q: Is this tool affiliated with Facebook/Meta?

A: No. This is an independent tool provided by Amaze SEO Tools. It retrieves publicly available information from Facebook and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Meta (Facebook's parent company).

Q: Is the Facebook URL I enter stored?

A: No. The URL is used solely to look up the numeric ID. It is not stored, shared, or tracked beyond the lookup process.

Retrieve the permanent numeric ID of any Facebook profile, page, or group — use the free Find Facebook ID tool by Amaze SEO Tools to get the unique identifier you need for API development, Open Graph tags, social plugins, and platform integrations!