The Link to a Buy Nothing Facebook Group Doesn’t Work
Overview
If a link to a Buy Nothing Facebook group is no longer working, it usually means the group is not publicly accessible.
Why This Happens
In many cases, a broken or inaccessible link indicates that the Facebook group has been hidden or capped by the local admin team. This often happens when a group becomes very large and admins limit visibility or new member access to manage growth.
Because Buy Nothing Facebook groups are managed independently by local volunteer admins, the Buy Nothing Projectdoes not control group visibility or link behavior on Facebook.
What You Can Do Instead
Join the Buy Nothing App (Immediate Access)
You can participate in your local gift economy without relying on Facebook groups by joining the Buy Nothing web and mobile platform.
On the app:
- Anyone can join—no Facebook approval required
- You can Give, Ask, and share Gratitude right away
- You control your own sharing radius without fixed group boundaries
Join the platform:
Summary
A broken Facebook group link typically means the group has been hidden or capped by its admins. The Buy Nothing app provides an open, accessible alternative for participating in your local gift economy without Facebook-related limitations.