So, you want the whole wide world to see your Facebook brilliance? Maybe you’ve posted the funniest meme, the most inspiring quote, or the world’s cutest cat video. But—oops!—no one can share it.
Let’s fix that!
TLDR:
Making a Facebook post shareable to Everyone is simple. Just set your post’s privacy setting to “Public.” You can do this while creating a post or even after it’s posted. This lets anyone share it and not just your friends. Yay, more likes and shares incoming!
Why Make a Post Shareable?
Sometimes, your post is just too good to keep to yourself. You want others—friends, friends of friends, even total strangers—to have the option to share it too.
Here’s why people make posts public:
- To spread a message or cause
- To go viral!
- To gain followers or attention
- To show off something awesome
Whatever your reason, we’re here to help.
Changing Privacy When You First Post
This is the easiest way to make your Facebook post shareable to Everyone—start with the right setting.
- Go to your Facebook home or profile page.
- Click “What’s on your mind?” to start writing a post.
- Type in whatever magic you’re about to share.
- Before you hit “Post,” look below your name—you’ll see a little icon that says who can see the post: Friends, Only Me, Custom, etc.
- Click on that icon.
- Choose “Public.”
That’s it! Anyone on or off Facebook can now see and share your post.
Changing Privacy for an Existing Post
Oops, already posted something but forgot to make it shareable? Don’t worry, there’s an easy fix.
- Find the post on your timeline or profile.
- Click the three little dots (⋯) on the top right of the post.
- Select “Edit audience.”
- A window will pop up—it’s the same one you get while creating a post.
- Click “Public.”
Boom! It’s now out there for the universe to enjoy.
How to Tell If It’s Shareable
You can double-check if your post is ready to go viral.
- Look under your name, right on the post.
- If you see a globe icon 🌐, it’s set to Public.
- If you see two heads 👥 or something else, it’s more private.
A globe = good to go!
What Types of Posts Can Be Shared?
You can make pretty much anything shareable:
- Status updates
- Memes and GIFs
- Links to articles or blogs
- Live videos (you’ll still need to make them Public)
<liPhotos and videos
Just set the privacy to Public and you’re golden. 🌟
What About Comments?
Here’s the thing. People can share your post, but your privacy settings for comments might still limit who can join in.
If you want Everyone to chime in:
- Go to the Settings & Privacy option in your Facebook menu.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Public Posts in the left sidebar.
- Find the section that says Who Can Follow Me — set it to Public.
- Scroll to Public Post Comments and set that to Public too.
Now, your fans can comment, react, and spread the cheer!
Safety Tips When Posting Publicly
Making your post public means anyone can see it. That’s awesome—but also calls for some smart moves.
- Don’t post sensitive info (like your phone number or address)
- Be kind—the internet never forgets!
- Watch out for trolls—you can delete their comments
- Check your photo backgrounds—make sure there’s nothing embarrassing 😅
FAQs (Because We Know You’re Curious)
Q: Can I make just one photo in an album public?
A: Nope. Facebook makes you choose the privacy setting for the whole album. But you can upload the photo separately and set it to Public!
Q: What if I change my mind?
A: Easy! Go back to the post, edit the privacy to “Friends” or even “Only Me.”
Q: Can people share posts that are set to “Friends”?
A: Technically they can hit “Share,” but very few people will actually see it unless they’re mutual friends. Public is the way to go if you want reach!
Bonus: Make Your Profile Posts Public Automatically
If you’re always posting amazing stuff and want to skip the manual step every time:
- Go to Settings & Privacy.
- Tap Settings.
- Go to Privacy and scroll to Your Activity.
- Tap “Who can see your future posts?”
- Select Public.
Now all your future gems will be share-ready by default!
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s a heartfelt message, a funny meme, or something you just want the world to see—Facebook gives you the tools to share it far and wide.
Just remember: the “Public” setting is your golden ticket to shareability.
Have fun. Be smart. Go viral. 🚀
