With over 3 billion monthly active users, Facebook remains the most widely used social media platform in the world. Whether you’re sharing a photo, a story, or a public post, seeing how others engage with your content can be important, especially when it comes to tracking its reach. If you’ve been wondering how to see who shared your post on Facebook, you’re not alone. Many users have noticed changes or limitations when trying to view who shared their content, and in this guide, we’ll break down exactly how it works and what you can (and can’t) do to find out.
Getting your Facebook post shared is what really drives visibility. Whether it’s a personal update or content from a Page, the more it’s shared, the wider your reach becomes—especially when those shares are public. If you’re trying to grow your post’s exposure or want to guide people on how to share it properly, knowing the right steps can make a real difference.
Can You See Who Shared Your Facebook Post?
You can still see who shared your Facebook post—but only under certain conditions. If the person who shared it chose a public audience and everything is functioning normally, tapping the share count should reveal their name. But lately, users on both Android and iPhone have reported issues where clicking on the share number leads to a blank screen or no response at all. Even for public posts, visibility isn’t guaranteed. In most cases, it’s either due to the sharer’s privacy settings or a bug that’s preventing Facebook from displaying the information correctly.
How to See Who Shared Your Facebook Post
On the Mobile App
- Go to your original post.
- Tap the share count just below the post (e.g. “3 Shares”).
- If the post has been shared publicly, it should list the people who shared it.
If you tap the number and nothing loads, it’s either due to privacy restrictions or a bug. You can also check your notifications. They sometimes reveal more than you expect.
On the Web Version
- Open Facebook in a browser (desktop mode works best if you’re on mobile).
- Navigate to your post and click the share count.
- You may have more success here than in the app—some users reported the browser view shows names when the app doesn’t.
For Pages vs. Personal Profiles
If your post is from a Facebook Page rather than your personal profile, you’re more likely to see who shared it, especially when the post is set to public. Page content is generally more transparent in terms of engagement. Personal profiles, on the other hand, come with stricter privacy filters, so share visibility can be inconsistent. This setup is especially useful if you’re trying to control where your content ends up, like when reposting to a Facebook Page without losing track of the audience.
Why You Might Not See Who Shared Your Post
There are several reasons why you might not be able to see who shared your Facebook post, and most of them come down to privacy settings and platform quirks. If someone shares your post but sets the audience to exclude you, like using “Friends Except You” or a custom list, Facebook will still count the share, but you won’t see who it was. The same applies when someone shares your post into a private group or to their own Story. Unless you’re included in the audience of that group or Story, the share won’t be visible to you, even though it registers on the post.
Another common scenario is when someone shares your content through Messenger. Sharing via private messages still triggers the share counter, but due to the nature of direct messaging, no details are shown about who did it. A similar issue can occur with external scheduling or sharing tools, which may log the share without offering any visibility into how or where it was shared.
Even when privacy settings aren’t a factor, the platform itself can be unreliable. Many users across Reddit have reported that clicking the share count does nothing, even on public posts. These bugs seem to affect both Android and iPhone devices, and in some cases, even desktop users. While a few people have seen temporary success by reinstalling the app or using a different account, most agree it’s likely a platform issue Facebook hasn’t fully resolved yet.
How to Troubleshoot or Test It Yourself
Try posting a test post (set to public) and share it to your own story. You’ll likely see it count as a share, but no visible sharer.
Use a different device or log in via a web browser in desktop mode. This has worked for some people who couldn’t see shares on mobile.
Try another account. Some users found they could view shares from a different account on the same device.
Report the issue. A few users say their share visibility was restored a couple days after reporting it under Help & Support.
Frequently Asked Questions & Tips
Why does it say “Some posts may not appear…”?
That’s Facebook’s way of saying privacy settings are hiding some of the shares from your view.
How do I stop people from sharing my content?
If you’re using a personal profile, change your audience from “Public” to “Friends” or “Only Me.” If it’s a Page post, you have less control—consider adjusting post-level visibility. You may also want to check out how to make a post shareable if you want to allow (or limit) that behavior more clearly.
Does sharing to your own story count as a share?
Yes, and the platform doesn’t label it as you sharing it. This confuses many users. It’ll just show as “1 Share” without giving a name, even though you did it.
Conclusion
You can still learn how to see who shared your Facebook post, but only when the stars align: the share is public, Meta isn’t glitching, and the sharer hasn’t excluded you from their audience. If you’re seeing shares but no names, it’s likely due to a privacy filter or bug. Try checking from a browser, switching accounts, or reporting the problem. And if you’re sharing sensitive posts like profile pictures, consider locking them down more tightly just to stay in control.
