Does public on Facebook include friends?
Public: When you share something with Public that means anyone including people off of Facebook can see it. Friends (+ friends of anyone tagged): This option lets you post stuff to your friends on Facebook.
Will my Facebook friends see my post in a public group?
The audience of Public Groups hasn’t changed. The content shared in Public groups is visible to anyone on and off Facebook, and the member list is visible to anyone on Facebook. With these changes, it is more likely that more people will see, and may interact with, the content posted to Public Groups.
Can someone see if you look at their public Facebook?
No, Facebook doesn’t let people track who views their profile. Third-party apps also can’t provide this functionality. If you come across an app that claims to offer this ability, please report the app.
How can I see which friends are public on Facebook?
Under “Audience and Visibility,” tap “How People Find and Contact You.” Tap “Who can see your friends list?” You’ll see a few options and can click More > See All for a full list of options. Select one option from this list: Public: Anyone can see your Friends list.
What is the difference between public and friends of friends?
“Friends” means your Facebook friends can see what you post and search for your posts. “Public” means anyone on or off Facebook can see your posts, and anyone with a Facebook account can search your posts.
What does it mean when friends of friends can see your post?
The “Friends” Privacy Setting on Facebook When you use the “Friends” privacy setting, two groups of people can see your post: People whom you have added as your friend.
What is the difference between a public and private Facebook group?
There are 2 privacy settings for Facebook groups: Public: anyone on or off Facebook can see who’s in the group and what they post. Private: only members can see who’s in the group and what they post.
Why are my Facebook posts not being seen by friends?
But unless they’re interacting (liking, reacting to, commenting, or sharing) immediately with your content, there’s a chance Facebook’s algorithm will hide your post so no one will see it. They do this because they want you, as a public Page and presumably a business, to pay for visibility through Facebook Ads.
How do I hide my friends from the public on Facebook?
Updated mobile browser experience
- Tap in the top right of Facebook.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down to Privacy and tap Privacy Settings.
- Tap Who can see your friends list? below How People Find and Contact You.
- Select the audience of people (such as Friends) you’d like to have access to your friends list.
Why you should not post public on Facebook?
1. Data tied to your personal and financial security. When you’re on Facebook, it’s never a good idea to post your home address, your telephone number, your birth year, your mother’s maiden name, or any other information that a criminal could use to steal your identity.
Why don t all my friends see my Facebook posts?
Can someone I’m not friends with see I viewed their story?
“Other Viewers” are people that have viewed your Facebook story but are not your Facebook friends. So anyone other than your friends will be counted as “Other Viewers.” These people can consist of your followers or anyone on Facebook and Messenger.
What does public group mean on Facebook?
Public: anyone on or off Facebook can see who’s in the group and what they post. Private: only members can see who’s in the group and what they post. Learn more about the differences between public and private groups. Changing Public Group Privacy.
Why am I seeing posts from public groups on FB?
These can show up if someone shares a link or reshares a post. Beneath that link, people will be able to click to see relevant discussions that are taking place about that same post or link in public Facebook groups. The original poster can then join the discussion even without joining the group.
How do I make all Facebook posts public?
Updated mobile browser experience
- Tap in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.
- Scroll down to the post you want to edit.
- Tap in the top right of the post and select Change Audience.
- Select a new audience from the options that appear (example: Public, Friends, Only Me).
- Tap Done at the bottom.
What is the difference between “public” and “friends” on Facebook?
While “Public” is selected, your status can be seen by anyone who can access your profile, including non-Facebook users. And if “Friends” is selected, then your status will only be shared with people who you have explicitly added as your friends on Facebook.
How do I Make my status public on Facebook?
To do so, click on the “Public” button below the status bar while writing your status. You will see a drop-down menu where you can choose to share the status publicly or just with your friends. While “Public” is selected, your status can be seen by anyone who can access your profile, including non-Facebook users.
Can I update my status for specific people on Facebook?
Note: the new privacy settings will be used when you want to update your status again, so make sure you reconfigure these options before updating your status again (if required, of course). Updating your Facebook status for specific people can be really handy in certain situations.
How do I add friends to my Facebook page?
Just type the first letter or a few starting letters of your friend’s or list’s name and Facebook will automatically find them for you to add them. Note: the new privacy settings will be used when you want to update your status again, so make sure you reconfigure these options before updating your status again (if required, of course).