Are Facebook Groups Still A Thing In 2025?

Considering starting a new Facebook group or bringing an inactive one back to life? Here are the latest insights you need to know and tools to help you create more group content in 2025!

Facebook Groups was first launched in 2010, creating a new way for Facebook users to connect and build community. By 2018, 1 billion Facebook users were active members of Facebook Groups.

Lockdown during 2020 fueled further interest in making meaningful connection through online groups, and Google searches for the term “Facebook group” surged by 50% compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Google Trends. Group membership levels reached new highs.

But how many people are actually engaging in Facebook Groups?

• Almost 1.8 billion people use Facebook Groups every month

• There are 25 million monthly active public groups on Facebook

• Over half of Facebook users are members in five or more active Groups

• There are more than 70 million admins and moderators running active Facebook groups

As you can see, there is still a growing (and thriving!) base of Facebook Group users that are engaging with the platform regularly. It’s worth exploring starting a community around your creative explorations!