What is a secret Facebook group?
A Secret Facebook group is a private group which is completely hidden from non members. Only members of the group can find it, and new members can only be added at the invite of current members, admins, or moderators. Nobody outside the group will be aware of its existence, and nobody can apply to join.
What is the difference between a private and secret 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.
Does Facebook have secret groups anymore?
Secret Facebook groups will continue to exist — under a new name. Facebook announced a big change on Wednesday, which some misinterpreted/misleadingly suggest was the end of Facebook’s Secret groups. Facebook said Wednesday that it is changing the way Groups work on the platform.
Can anyone see what private groups I’m in on Facebook?
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. Public groups will remain public and visible.
How do you join a closed group on Facebook?
Use the Search field at the top of your screen and tap SEE ALL, or discover new groups under Suggested Groups on your timeline. Tap on the closed group you want to join. This will bring up the closed group’s welcome page including the cover photo, the intro text, and the number of members in the group. Tap Join Group.
How do I join a Facebook group without an account?
There is no way to access a group without a Facebook account. To read a Group, you need: any valid access_token if the group is public (i.e. the group’s privacy setting is OPEN) user_groups permission for a user’s non-public groups.
Can my friends see what I post in a private group on Facebook?
Your friends will not see your post in a Private Facebook group but if they are also members of the same group, they are likely to see your post.