| Feature | Status | |--------|--------| | See who viewed your | ✅ Visible within 24h (eyes icon) | | See who viewed your past BeReal | ❌ Not available | | See who viewed your profile | ❌ Not available | | See who screenshots your BeReal | ❌ Not available (no notification) | | Third-party “viewer” apps | ❌ All are scams |
This paper examines the recent updates to the "BeReal Profile Viewer" functionality within the BeReal mobile application. As the platform matures, it faces the quintessential struggle of social media startups: balancing the core value proposition of authenticity with user demands for connectivity and insight. By analyzing the updated profile viewing mechanisms—including RealMojis, friend request logic, and visibility settings—this paper explores how BeReal is attempting to bridge the gap between ephemeral spontaneity and persistent social identity, and the potential risks this poses to its "anti-Instagram" ethos. bereal profile viewer updated
