Change your Marketplace location in settings
Facebook Marketplace shows listings from your current location by default. To see items for sale in a different city or area, you change your location in the Marketplace settings on your phone or computer. The process takes less than a minute and does not change your Facebook profile location — it only affects what Marketplace shows you.
On a phone, open Facebook, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down and tap Marketplace, then tap the location icon or your current city name at the top of the screen. A list of nearby cities appears. Tap the city you want to browse instead. On a computer, go to facebook.com/marketplace, click your current location at the top left, and type or select a different city from the dropdown.
The change takes effect when ready. Marketplace will now show listings from that location. You can switch back to your home location the same way, or change to a different city whenever you want. There is no limit to how many times you can change it.
Key Takeaways
- Changing your Marketplace location does not change your Facebook profile location or your home address.
- On your phone, tap the location icon at the top of Marketplace and select a different city from the list.
- On a computer, click your current location at the top left of the Marketplace page and type a new city.
- The change takes effect right away and you can switch locations as many times as you want.
- You can browse listings from multiple cities, but you can only view one location's listings at a time.
How to change location on your phone
Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon at the bottom right (three horizontal lines). Scroll down the menu until you see Marketplace and tap it. At the top of the Marketplace screen, you will see your current city name or a location icon. Tap either one.
A list of nearby cities will appear, usually sorted by distance from you. Scroll through the list and tap the city you want to browse. If you do not see the city you want, you can type it into the search box at the top of the list. Once you tap a city, Marketplace reloads and shows listings from that location.
How to change location on a computer
Go to facebook.com/marketplace in your web browser. At the top left of the page, you will see your current location displayed. Click on it. A dropdown menu appears with a list of nearby cities and a search box.
Type the name of the city you want to browse, or click a city from the list. The page refreshes and shows listings from that location. You can change locations as often as you want by clicking the location name again.
What happens when you change your location
When you change your Marketplace location, only the listings you see change. Your Facebook profile, your home address, and your account settings stay the same. People cannot see that you changed your location, and it does not affect your privacy or security.
Marketplace filters listings by distance from the location you selected. If you choose a city 50 miles away, you will see items for sale in and around that city. The exact radius varies — some listings may be from nearby towns, and some sellers may ship items instead of meeting in person.
Why you might want to change your location
You might change your location to browse items in a city you are moving to, to look for something that is not available where you live, or to check prices in a different area. Some people change their location to see what is being sold in a neighboring town before driving there.
If you travel frequently or have family in another city, changing your location lets you browse what is available there without updating your profile. You can switch back to your home location whenever you want.
Troubleshooting location changes that do not work
If the location does not change after you tap or click a new city, try closing and reopening the Facebook app or refreshing the webpage. Make sure you are using the latest version of the Facebook app — outdated versions sometimes have bugs with location features.
If the city you want does not appear in the list, type it into the search box instead of scrolling. Some smaller towns may not show up in the quick list but will appear when you search for them. If you still cannot find the location, the city may not have active Marketplace listings, or Facebook may not recognize that spelling of the name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my Marketplace location change my home address on Facebook?
No. Changing your Marketplace location only affects what listings you see. Your profile location, home address, and all other account information stay the same. No one can see that you changed your Marketplace location.
Can I browse listings from multiple cities at the same time?
No. Marketplace shows listings from one location at a time. You can switch between cities as often as you want, but you will only see items from the city you currently have selected.
Will sellers know I changed my location?
Sellers cannot see that you changed your location. They only see your location when you message them or meet to buy something. Changing your Marketplace location does not send any notification to other users.
What if the city I want is not in the list?
Type the city name into the search box at the top of the location list. If the city still does not appear, it may not have active Marketplace listings, or Facebook may not recognize that spelling. Try searching for the nearest larger city instead.
Can I set a default location so I do not have to change it every time?
No. Marketplace does not have a default location setting separate from your profile location. You will need to change your location each time you open Marketplace if you want to browse a different area. The app remembers your last selection, so if you frequently browse the same city, it will be at the top of your list.