What's A Group Expert?

Facebook groups are home to subject matter experts covering a breadth of topics. These knowledgeable members often join conversations to answer questions, provide insights, and offer support. We’ve heard from admins how important these members are---their contributions to groups help strengthen trust among the community---and we’re continually looking for ways to make these people stand out.

We’re beginning to test the ability for admins to recognize these trusted, well-informed members as group experts. From fitness trainers to highly skilled crafters to people who have been learning about a topic for years, admins will be able to designate group experts who fit the purpose and culture of their group. To make a member a group expert, admins can navigate to the member list, search for who they’d like to give the badge to, and choose “Make Group Expert” from the member menu.

Group experts will receive a badge, making it easier for others to spot informative or insightful posts and comments, and admins can collaborate with these members to host Q&As, respond to members’ questions, and share perspectives.

We believe that group experts will support admins in fostering quality conversations and make it easier to discover valuable content, ultimately making for a more meaningful experience for members. We’re still in the early stages of testing, and we look forward to learning more about how we can help group experts take on a more significant role in groups.