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Can Facebook friends see if you join a private group?

When joining a group, whether private or public, your Facebook friends might see that you’ve joined it. Some groups are secret and can’t be searched for, in which case a qualifying group member has to invite you. Leaving a group will not notify the other members.

What happens when you join a private group on Facebook?

It shows up on your profile under Groups and in the activity stream of your friends. If it’s closed, then it shows up on your activity feed only and not in the Groups section of your profile. If it’s secret, then it doesn’t show up anywhere where you friends can see.

Can I hide my groups on Facebook?

Tap in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups and select your group. Tap More, then select View Group Info. Tap Edit Group Settings. Below Hide Group select Visible or Hidden.

What’s the difference between secret and closed group on Facebook?

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 is the difference between closed and private groups on Facebook?

Can you hide a Facebook group?

Can your friends see what you post in a closed group?

Your group posts will still be published on your Timeline, but they will only be seen by other members of that closed 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.

Are Facebook closed groups really private?

The name change itself isn’t likely to stop any bad behavior, as secret groups will still be around. 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.

Will my friends be notified if I see what groups they’re in?

No, they will not receive a notification. Although there is no list of groups on someones profile, historically this information has not been private as group recommendations would be made in side panels of your Facebook feed showing which groups your friend were in. You could also see members of groups by navigating to the group itself.

Can my friends know if I joined a closed Facebook group?

No one who isn’t a member of the closed group will know you joined it, or be able to see posts from that group in your feed. That said, if any of your friends are IN that group, they would be able to discover that you joined the group. , Have tried counseling, drugs, and prayers.

Can other people see when you join a closed group?

If it is a Closed but not Secret group, they could be notified if your settings allow it: check your Privacy detailed menu: it’s the same setting as most updates. You can change it around the time you join that group. If it is a Secret group, they wouldn’t see it unless they are themselves member of the group.

Can other people see the group on my Facebook profile?

The group won’t be listed on your profile, unless your friends are also in the group. However, you will be listed as a member of the group on the group page, and anyone with a Facebook account can see that list. If the group is Secret, yes (unless your friends are in the group).