Is a private group the same as a closed group?
Closed groups, which only let current members view group content and see who else is in the group, will now be labeled as private but visible groups. Secret groups, which are hidden from search, but still require an invitation to join, will be changed to a private and hidden group.
What does it mean if a group is private?
Groups will now be labeled either “Public” or “Private.” That means that groups that were previously “Closed” or “Secret” will now share the designation of “Private,” meaning that only members of the group can see who’s in the group or what has been posted.
Can non members see a private group?
Who Can See Members and Admins of Group. That depends on both the privacy of the group and its visibility. If your group is public, then everyone can see the group members and its admins, including moderators. But if the group is private, then only the current members of the group can view other members.
Can I search a private group?
No one can search for secret groups or request to join them. The only way to get in is to know someone who can invite you.
Can your friends see what you post in a private group?
In other words, your Facebook friends who aren’t also members of that group (and members of the public at large) won’t be able to see the posts you make in a closed group. As with private groups, posts made within a secret group are only viewable by the members of that group.
Will my friends be notified if I join a private group?
When you join a Close or Secret group, your friends who have already joined that group will be notified to approve your joining.
Can friends see your post in a private group?
Can friends see what I post in private groups?
How do I hide my posts from friends groups?
There is no setting in your profile that can stop your friends seeing the posts. The only way to make sure that no one except friends who are also in the group can see your group posts is to change the group setting to Closed. Obviously, a moderator will need to do this, if you’re not the moderator.
How do I stop my friends from seeing what I post in groups?
Can my Facebook friends see what private groups I’m in?
Anyone on Facebook can see who belongs to public groups and content that is shared in those groups. For private groups, only members can see who belongs and what they have posted. By default, groups that had been secret will now be private and hidden, and groups that were closed will now be private and visible.
How can I block my friends from seeing what I am posting in my groups?
Will my friends see if I post in a private group?
Can someone I blocked see my posts in a group?
Hi Richard, Great question! Once you block or someone blocks you on Facebook, you won’t be able to see each other. Even if the two of you are in the same group, you won’t be able to see each other’s posts.
Why can’t I see who has seen my group posts?
Facebook messages and posts in groups with fewer than 250 people are marked as “seen” after your group members have seen them. If your group reaches 250 members or more, you’ll no longer see who’s seen messages and posts.
How can I see a private group on Facebook without joining?
No one can search for secret groups or request to join them. The only way to get in is to know someone who can invite you. Everything shared in a secret group is visible only to its members.
