How to Change Facebook Marketplace Location in 2025

Facebook Marketplace combines the best of social media and e-commerce. However, sometimes changing your location on Facebook Marketplace is necessary to target a specific area for a business deal. 

While there are various ways to adjust your location, not all methods are efficient or meet expectations. This blog explores some options to help you make the most of this feature.

How to Change Facebook Marketplace Location on iOS and Android Devices

The steps below work on all iPhone and Android devices:

1. Open the Facebook app and tap the hamburger icon in the lower right corner.
2. Select "Marketplace," then tap the "Search" option at the top.

3. Enter the name of the item you’re looking for in the search bar, then tap the blue "Search" button in the bottom right corner.
4. The search results will appear, along with a summary of the current location at the top left corner. Tap on this location.
5. When prompted to turn on location services, select "Not Now."
6. On the next screen, select "Change Location" and enter your desired ZIP code or city.
7. Use the toggle bar to choose the centre point and radius of your target location, then tap the blue "Apply" button at the bottom.

Now, you will see search results based on your chosen location.

How to Change Facebook Marketplace Location on the Desktop 

If you're accessing Facebook through a browser or prefer desktop mode, follow these steps:

1. Open facebook.com in your browser and log into your account.
2. Click on the "Marketplace" option, indicated by a storefront icon on the left panel.

3. Once inside the Marketplace, locate the "Location" option in the left panel.
4. Customise or edit your location by selecting a ZIP code or nearby area, then choose the desired radius from the dropdown menu below.

That's it! You can now access Facebook Marketplace with your updated target location.

How to Change Facebook Marketplace Location on Third Party Mobile Apps

Using apps like Fake GPS Location can adjust your GPS data, making your chosen location appear on Facebook Marketplace. These apps override your phone’s GPS, allowing you to manually set a location. 

1. Visit your app store, search for a GPS spoofing app (e.g., Fake GPS Location), and install it.
2. On Android, go to Settings > About phone and tap "Build number" seven times until you see the message, "You are now a developer!"
3. Go back to Settings, enter Developer Options, scroll down, and tap "Select mock location app." Choose the installed GPS spoofing app from the list.
4. Open the GPS spoofing app, select your desired location on the map, and activate the spoof.
5. Your new location will now appear on Facebook Marketplace, displaying listings from the selected area.

How to Change Facebook Marketplace Location using a VPN

Using a VPN is a secure way to change your location on Facebook Marketplace and browse safely. Here’s how:

Remember to manually update the location on Facebook Marketplace to align with your VPN location.on, and add any photos or videos.

Subscribe to a VPN service.

Download the VPN app and login with your new credentials.

Select a server in the location you want to access and click "Connect." 

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