Adding a song to your Facebook profile takes three steps and works on both desktop and mobile
You can add a song to your Facebook profile by going to your profile page, clicking the "About" section, scrolling to "Favorite Music," and selecting "Add Music." Facebook will show you a search box where you can type the song title or artist name. Once you find the song, click it to add it to your profile. The song will then appear on your profile for anyone who visits to see.
The song you add shows up in a dedicated music section on your profile, separate from your posts and photos. People who view your profile can click the song to listen to a preview, and some can share it with their own networks depending on your privacy settings. The process is the same whether you use Facebook on a computer, phone, or tablet.
Key Takeaways
- You add a song through your profile's "About" section under "Favorite Music," not through a post or status update.
- Facebook searches its music library when you type a song title, so the song must exist in that library to appear on your profile.
- Your song choice is visible to anyone who can see your profile, unless you change your privacy settings to limit who sees your "About" information.
- Adding a song does not post it to your feed or notify your friends — it only appears when someone visits your profile directly.
Step-by-step instructions for desktop
Open Facebook and go to your own profile by clicking your name or profile picture. Once you are on your profile page, look for the "About" button, usually located below your cover photo and next to "Photos" and "Friends." Click "About" to open your profile information.
Scroll down the "About" page until you see a section labeled "Favorite Music" or "Music." If you do not see this section, click "Add a section" or "Edit" and look for a music option. Click "Add Music" or the plus icon next to "Favorite Music." A search box will appear where you can type the name of a song, artist, or album. Type what you are looking for and wait for Facebook to show matching results from its music library.
When you see the song you want, click on it. The song will be added to your profile when ready. You can add multiple songs by repeating this process. To remove a song later, go back to the "Favorite Music" section, hover over the song, and click the X or delete button that appears.
How to add a song on mobile
Open the Facebook app on your phone and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Tap your name to go to your profile. Scroll down and tap "About" to open your profile information section.
Look for "Favorite Music" and tap "Add Music." A search box will appear. Type the song title, artist name, or album name you want to add. Facebook will show you matching results from its music library. Tap the song you want to add, and it will appear on your profile right away. The process is identical on both iPhone and Android phones.
What happens when you add a song to your profile
When you add a song, it becomes part of your public profile information. Anyone who visits your profile can see the song title and artist name. Depending on your privacy settings, they may also be able to click the song to listen to a preview or share it with their own friends. The song does not post to your feed or send notifications to your friends — it only appears in the "Favorite Music" section of your profile.
Facebook stores information about which songs you add, just as it stores information about your other profile details. This data can be used to show you music-related ads or recommendations. If you want to limit who sees your favorite music, you can change the privacy settings for your "About" section by clicking the privacy icon next to "Favorite Music" and selecting who can view it.
Why a song might not appear when you search for it
Facebook's music library does not include every song ever recorded. If you search for a song and it does not show up in the results, it means that particular song is not in Facebook's database. This is especially common with very new releases, independent artists, or older recordings that were never added to the platform's music library.
If the exact song you want is not available, you can try searching for a different version of it — for example, a live version, acoustic version, or cover by a different artist. You can also search by artist name alone and browse their available songs. If you still cannot find what you want, you can add a different song or leave the "Favorite Music" section empty.
Privacy and what others can see
By default, your favorite music is visible to anyone who can see your profile. If your profile is public, anyone on Facebook can see your songs. If your profile is set to friends-only, only your friends can see your music. You can change this by clicking the privacy icon next to "Favorite Music" in your "About" section and selecting a different audience — for example, "Friends Only," "Only Me," or a custom list.
When someone clicks on a song you have added, they can listen to a preview and may see information about the artist. Depending on the song and your privacy settings, they may also be able to share the song with their own friends. If you want to keep your music taste private, you can set the "Favorite Music" section to "Only Me" so that only you can see it.
Removing or changing songs on your profile
You can remove a song from your profile at any time. Go to your profile, click "About," and find the "Favorite Music" section. Hover over the song you want to remove (on desktop) or long-press it (on mobile), and a delete or X button will appear. Click or tap it to remove the song. The song will disappear from your profile when ready.
You can also replace a song by removing the old one and adding a new one using the same steps. There is no limit to how many songs you can add or remove, and you can change your favorite music as often as you want. Changes take effect right away and do not require you to refresh your page or restart the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does adding a song to my profile post it to my feed?
No. Adding a song to your profile only puts it in the "Favorite Music" section of your "About" page. It does not create a post, send notifications, or show up in your friends' feeds. Only people who visit your profile directly will see it.
Can I add songs that are not in Facebook's music library?
No. Facebook only lets you add songs that exist in its music library. If a song does not appear when you search for it, it is not available on Facebook. You can try searching for a different version or cover of the song, or choose a different song instead.
What if I want to hide my favorite music from certain people?
Click the privacy icon next to "Favorite Music" in your "About" section and select who can see it. You can choose "Only Me" to hide it from everyone, "Friends Only" to show it only to friends, or create a custom list of specific people who can view it.
Can my friends see when I add a new song?
No. Adding a song does not send notifications or create a post in your friends' feeds. They will only see your favorite music if they visit your profile and look at your "About" section.
How many songs can I add to my profile?
Facebook does not set a limit on the number of songs you can add to your "Favorite Music" section. You can add as many as you want, remove them, and change them whenever you like.