The average Facebook user belongs to over 100 groups. By the way, did you know that you can belong to up to 6,000 groups? Some of these groups are hidden, while others are public. When you post something on a group, all the group members can see what you posted. But if you don’t want them to see your account details and reveal your identity, you can post as an anonymous user.
How to Create an Anonymous Post on Facebook
- Go to the group you want to post on.
- Select the Discussion tab.
- Then select Anonymous Post.
- Click or tap the Create Anonymous Post button.
- Create your anonymous post and hit the Submit button.
As the “Create Anonymous Post” pop-up explains, your account details aren’t entirely anonymous. Your name will still be visible to group admins and moderators. Facebook will also be able to see your name to enforce Community Standards. Additionally, certain features such as going live or tagging other users are not available when posting anonymously.
Keep in mind that your post won’t be visible instantly on the group. All anonymous posts must first be approved by admins to avoid spamming. If you’re an admin, go to Groups and select Pending Posts. Then select Approve to make the post visible to all the group members.
What to Do If Anonymous Post Is Not Working
If you can’t post anonymously on a Facebook group, this means admins have disabled this option. You can contact them and ask them to enable this feature.
If you’re a group admin and want to enable anonymous posts, go to Group Settings, and locate the Features section. Then enable Anonymous posting, and save the changes.
Conclusion
If you want to add an anonymous post to a Facebook group, go to the Discussion tab, select Anonymous Post, and then Create Anonymous Post. Suppose you can’t find the “Anonymous Post” button. In that case, this means the group admins have disabled the option and you can’t post anonymously.
Is there anything you’d improve about the anonymous post feature? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
gillian says
no – i also cannot post anonymously – has anyone found the answer
Deb says
I cannot post anonymously in groups that I’m an admin of
I did everything suggested but still do not have the option to post anonymously. What can I do to fix this?
Thank you in advance
V says
Same as everyone else. I have had the account for a long long time and wondering if I should delete it and set up a new one and if it will resolve. I join groups same time as families and friends and they get the anonymous option and I don’t. So this help and the fb help centre is not at all helpful!!
Paul says
The option doesn’t appear for everyone- even when enabled by a Group’s admins !
Facebook has messed up again & created something that appears to work / not work randomly.
In 2 Groups I’m a member of, I can post anonymously if I use my Windows laptop, but have no option to do so if I use my Android mobile phone – whether using the Facebook App or an internet browser.
My wife uses an iphone & ipad, but always sees the option (currently !)
Other posters on here report they can’t see the option on there iphones / ipads.
The only common denominator – ie cause is Facebook !
Mark Nelson says
Doesn’t work for me. In a friends group and in my own personal group. Facebook can be annoying
Kris says
I also cannot post anonymously in groups where other can. iPhone iPad.
Denisha says
I’m unable to post anonymous & others in the group can? Why is that?
Mary says
same here , people post anonymous , but the option is not showing for me , no matter what im using ( iphone, ipad , pc )
Jess says
Same as everyone else! sooo annoying!
Saphir says
same here , people post anonymous , but the option is not showing for me , no matter what im using ( iphone, ipad , pc )
Saphir says
same here , people post anonymous , but the option is not showing for me , no matter what im using ( iphone, ipad , pc )
sabeen says
same as everyone else, i dont have option to post anonymously even though others in group are posting anonymously at the exact same time im trying to post
Jessie says
Same as above so frustrating. The anonymous posting option has disappeared!
Rochelle says
I am having the same problem as the other four here. In the past, I’ve posted anonymously in several groups. Others in these same groups are still posting anonymously daily, yet I do not have the option anymore. Any insight as to what the problem might be?
J-lynn says
Same as the other three post. Admins say anonymous post are turned on and others are posting anonymously but there’s no option for me to do so.
Elizabeth says
I’m having the same issue as Julie and Alicia! I can see others posting anonymously, but I don’t have the option….
Julie says
I contacted admin and they said anonymous posting is enabled and others have posted daily anonymously. Not sure what the issue is-I’ve check my settings, tried on desktop and mobile versions, etc. I don’t understand the problem.
alicia says
I do not have the option, but other members are able to post anonymously. When I contacted the admin she gave me instructions, but the option isn’t there.