How to See Who Shared Your Facebook Post
Quick answer
To see who shared your post, open the post and tap the shares count near the like and comment totals. Facebook lists the public reshares with links to each. Shares made to Friends-only audiences, private groups, or Messenger stay hidden, so the visible list is usually shorter than the total count.
Step by step
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Open the post
Go to your timeline or Page and open the post itself.
- 2
Tap the shares count
It appears near the reaction and comment counts, worded like 12 shares.
- 3
Browse the list of public reshares
Each entry links to the reshared post so you can see any added commentary.
- 4
Check Page insights for totals
For Page posts, open the post's insights to see the full share count even when individual sharers are private.
Worth knowing
- Only public reshares are listed; private shares count toward the number but never show names.
- If the shares count is missing, the post simply has no shares yet.
Doing this for a brand, not just an account?
Shares are the strongest signal a post resonated; reviewing which posts earn them tells you what to make more of next month.
Common questions
Why does my post say 15 shares but only show 4 people?
The other 11 shared it to non-public audiences: Friends-only, a private group, or a direct message. Facebook counts them but protects the sharer's privacy, so they never appear in the list.
Can I get notified when someone shares my post?
Facebook notifies you for some public reshares, especially when the sharer adds commentary, but not reliably for every share. Checking the shares list on your top posts is the dependable method.
Can I see shares of a Page post in analytics?
Yes. Page post insights show total shares over time. You still cannot see private sharers' identities; no tool can, since Facebook does not expose that data.