Whether you’re looking to vent and seek advice from fellow group members without revealing your identity, or you’re simply curious to know how to post anonymously on Facebook group, this blog has got you covered.
For those who’re unaware, the “Anonymous post” feature in Facebook groups (which seems to be well-received) allows members to create posts ‘anonymously’ or without disclosing their names.
They even remain anonymous while replying to members’ comments on their post.
This feature is available on both desktop and mobile and is certainly a boon for everyone looking to pour their hearts out without the fear of being judged or ridiculed.
Please note that initially this feature was available only for groups under the ‘Parenting’ category only. However, now it has been rolled out for Facebook groups across all categories.
Keep scrolling to discover the steps of how to post anonymously on Facebook group in 2024 on different devices.
If you care to read till the end, you’ll get an idea about why you cannot post anonymously in a Facebook group.
How to post anonymously on Facebook group via desktop / laptop?
1. Open Facebook on your desktop or laptop and select the Facebook group you’d like to post anonymously to.
2. Go to the ‘Compose Post’ or ‘Write Something’ section and click on the “Anonymous Post” option you see below.
3. Before making the post, toggle on the switch to “Post Anonymously”.
4. A prompt will appear explaining how anonymous posts work. Confirm by clicking on the button “I want to post anonymously”.
5. Create your post and hit ‘submit’. Once you do and your post is live, your name will appear as “Group member” if you are posting in a private Facebook group.
If you’re posting in a public Facebook group, your name will appear as “Group participant”.
How to post anonymously on a Facebook group on iPhone?
1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone. Go to the menu by clicking on the three horizontal lines and select ‘Groups’ to select the group where you want to post anonymously.
2. Go to the ‘Compose Post’ or ‘Write Something’ section and click on the “Anonymous Post” option you see below.
3. Toggle on the button (as shown below) to Post Anonymously and create your post.
4. You’ll get a pop-up on your screen informing you that your post will be reviewed and approved before publication.
Hit “Submit” to select “Cancel” if you wish to make any changes.
Important Note – Keep in mind that if you post anonymously, your name and profile picture will still be visible to the group admins, moderators, and Facebook. This would help keep the groups safe and ensure that all the posts comply with Facebook’s Community Standards.
How do I post anonymously in a Facebook group via mobile?
1. Open the Facebook app on your Android phone. Go to the menu by clicking on the three horizontal lines below and click on ‘Groups’ to select the Facebook group where you want to post anonymously.
2. Go to the ‘Compose Post’ or ‘Write Something’ section and click on the “Anonymous Post” option you see below.
3. You’ll get a pop-up on your screen informing you that your post will be reviewed and approved before publication. Tap “I want to post Anonymously.”
4. Toggle on the button (as shown below) to Post Anonymously and create your post. Tap “post” to publish your post.
Why can’t I post anonymously on Facebook group?
It’s primarily because of either of these reasons:
1. Your group admin(s) have not enabled the option to publish anonymous posts.
2. The feature is unavailable in the group you’re posting.
That’s about it.
