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Facebook group post ideas that get members talking

A group stays alive when members have a reason to reply to each other, not just to you. These 50 post ideas are grouped by what they do for the group, with examples that suit a running club, a local parents’ group, a plant swap or a small-business community.

Updated 6 October 2026 · 50 ideas

Get members talking · 9

  1. “What’s one thing you’d tell yourself on your first day of training?” Works for a running or gym group.
  2. “Show us the view from where you’re working today.” Photos in the comments, no caption needed.
  3. “Which was your worst purchase this year, and what did it teach you?” Good for a buyers’ or small-business group.
  4. “Name a plant that has survived you.” A plant group will pour in with photos.
  5. “Biggest time-waster in your week that you’d happily give up?”
  6. “Describe your job to a seven-year-old in one sentence.”
  7. “What’s a local place you’d tell a visitor to skip?” Honest, and sometimes funny.
  8. “Pick one: early start or late finish? Tell us the reason.”
  9. “What’s something you changed your mind about recently?”

Welcome new members · 6

  1. A pinned welcome post with three lines: what the group is for, the one rule that matters, and the thread to introduce yourself in.
  2. An introduction thread with a template: “Name, where you are, and one thing you’re working on this month.”
  3. A weekly “new here” post that tags the people who joined this week and asks one question they can answer easily.
  4. A short video of you, the admin, saying who you are and what you hope members get out of the group.
  5. A post that points to the best five threads from the past year, so a new member has somewhere to start.
  6. A reply on each introduction that links two members with something in common.

Weekly threads that run themselves · 8

  1. Monday plan thread: “One thing you want finished by Friday.” Come back on Friday and ask who did it.
  2. Midweek photo thread: “Your desk, your garden or your table. No captions needed.”
  3. A Thursday ask: “What are you stuck on? Someone here has probably solved it.”
  4. Friday wins: “Something that went right this week, however small.”
  5. A Saturday swap thread: “Offer one thing, ask for one thing.” Useful for buy-and-swap groups.
  6. A Sunday recommendation thread: “One book, show or podcast worth someone’s time.”
  7. A monthly “ask the group” thread for a topic the admin picks in advance, such as pricing or tools.
  8. A thread called “Dumb questions welcome” on the first of each month, and a rule that nobody mocks.

Polls and quick votes · 7

  1. Poll: “Which day suits the next meet-up? Saturday morning, Sunday afternoon or a weeknight.” Facebook groups let you add a poll to a post.
  2. Poll to name the group’s next challenge, with three options members can add to.
  3. Poll: “Which topic should I cover next in Live?” with four options.
  4. Poll on a rule change, with a note that the result decides it.
  5. Poll: “How long have you been doing this? Under a year, one to three years, more.” Shows who’s here.
  6. Poll to pick a photo for the group’s cover from member submissions.
  7. A two-option poll that sets up a comment debate: “Hot drinks or cold? Defend your answer below.”

Admin posts that keep things calm · 7

  1. Pinned rules post in plain language with examples of what gets removed and why.
  2. A “how to ask for help” post: what to include, such as the photo, your location and what you’ve tried.
  3. An announcement about changes before they happen, such as a new no-promo day.
  4. A single weekly promo thread, so members who want to sell have a place and the feed stays clean.
  5. A post asking members to report spam, with a note on how quickly you act.
  6. A thank-you post naming the members who answered the most questions this month.
  7. A short post on how topics work in your group, so people tag their posts and others can find them.

Share knowledge · 7

  1. Post a real answer to the question you get most in the group and ask members to add their own.
  2. “Template Tuesday”: share one checklist, spreadsheet or plan that members can copy.
  3. Ask a member to write a two-paragraph story of how they solved something, and share it with their permission.
  4. A glossary thread where each member explains one word from your field in plain English.
  5. A “before and after” post showing a member’s result, with them telling how they did it.
  6. A comment-only thread asking for the best free resource on a topic, then collect the list in a post.
  7. A myth-busting post: state something people commonly believe in your field and ask who has tested it.

Events, Lives and meet-ups · 6

  1. A Facebook Event for a monthly online hour where members bring one question each.
  2. A Live with a guest member and a request to post questions in the comments before it starts.
  3. A local meet-up announcement with a poll for the place and a thread for carpools.
  4. A challenge that starts on the first of the month, with a daily check-in thread.
  5. A post after each event with the highlights and a photo, so people who missed it can catch up.
  6. A reminder post the day before a Live, with the one question you’ll answer first.

Tips for using these ideas

  1. Post one question and one useful thing a week as a baseline, then add threads only when members use the ones you have. A dozen dead recurring threads make a group look empty.

  2. Reply to the first few comments on each admin post yourself. Members copy the tone they see, and a quick, friendly answer encourages others to join in.

  3. Watch group Insights for which post types draw comments from different members, not just one person. A thread with five people replying to each other is worth more than one with fifty replies to you.

  4. Keep self-promotion in one weekly thread, and say so in the rules. If members can promote anywhere, the posts that matter get buried.

  5. Ask admins to use topics, polls and featured posts only where they help. Check your group’s settings first, because available features can change and not every group has them switched on.

  6. Avoid posting several questions at once. One clear question gets more answers than a list of five.

Questions people ask

How often should I post in my Facebook group?

Once a day is plenty for most groups, and a few times a week is enough for a small one. Consistent weekly threads help members know when to come back, and member posts will fill the gaps once the group is active.

What should I post in a new group with few members?

Ask easy questions, welcome each member by name and start a single introductions thread. Invite people you know personally and give them a reason to post, such as a question in their area of expertise.

Can members post anonymously in a Facebook group?

Only if the admin turns on anonymous posting in the group’s settings. Admins and moderators can still see who wrote an anonymous post, and posts may need approval first.

How do I stop members from spamming a group?

Write a rule that bans promotion outside one thread, use membership questions to filter people at the door, and turn on post approval if needed. Remove repeat offenders quickly, since members notice if you don’t.

Can I use polls in a Facebook group?

Yes. When you start a post in a group you can add a poll with options, and members can add their own if you let them. Polls are good for scheduling meet-ups and testing ideas.

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