Where to find the music feature on your profile
Facebook lets you add a song to your profile so visitors see what you're listening to. The feature appears as a music note icon on your profile page, usually near your bio and profile picture. To add a song, go to your profile, look for the section that says "Add a song to your profile" or a similar prompt, and click it.
On mobile, tap your profile picture at the bottom of the screen, then scroll down until you see the music option. On desktop, visit your profile page and look for the music icon in the "About" section or directly on your profile cover area. The exact location shifts slightly depending on whether you're using the Facebook app, mobile browser, or desktop site.
Key Takeaways
- You can add a song to your profile through the music feature, which appears as a music note icon on your profile page.
- Facebook pulls songs from its own music library, so the song must be available there — not every song in existence will show up in search results.
- Once you add a song, it displays on your profile for all your friends to see, and you can change it or remove it anytime.
- The song feature works on both mobile and desktop, though the steps differ slightly between the two.
Searching for and selecting a song
After you click the music option, a search box appears where you type the song name, artist, or album. Facebook searches its music library in real time as you type. Results show the song title, artist name, and sometimes the album cover art. Tap or click the song you want to add from the list that appears.
Not every song ever recorded is in Facebook's music library. If you search for a song and nothing comes up, it means Facebook doesn't have that track available. Try searching for a different version of the song, a different song by the same artist, or a song from the same album — sometimes one version is available and another isn't.
What happens after you add a song
Once you select a song, it appears on your profile immediately. Your friends can see the song title and artist name on your profile page. The song also shows up in the activity feed if your privacy settings allow it, so friends may see a notification that you added a new song.
The song stays on your profile until you remove it or replace it with a different one. You can change your profile song as often as you want — there's no limit to how many times you switch it. If you want to remove the song entirely, go back to the music section and select the option to delete or clear it.
Privacy settings for your profile song
By default, your profile song is visible to everyone who can see your profile. If your profile is set to public, anyone on Facebook can see your song. If your profile is set to friends only, only your friends can see it. You can adjust these settings through your privacy controls, which affect your entire profile rather than just the song.
To change who sees your profile song, go to your privacy settings and adjust who can see your profile. There isn't a separate privacy setting just for the music feature — it follows the same rules as the rest of your profile information.
Troubleshooting when the music feature doesn't appear
If you don't see a music option on your profile, the feature may not be available in your country or region. Facebook rolls out features gradually, so some accounts get the music feature before others. Check back in a few days or weeks — it may appear on its own.
If you're using an older version of the Facebook app, update it from your device's app store. Desktop users should clear their browser cache or try a different browser. If the feature still doesn't show up after updating and clearing your cache, it may not be available for your account yet.
Adding music from other sources
If you want to share music but the song isn't in Facebook's library, you can post a link to the song on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, or another streaming service instead. When you paste a link to a song, Facebook often shows a preview with the album art and song details. Your friends can click the link to listen on that platform.
You can also share a song by posting a video clip or screenshot of what you're listening to, then writing a caption about it. This isn't the same as the built-in profile song feature, but it lets you share music with your friends even if Facebook doesn't have the track in its library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people listen to the song directly from my profile?
No. The song appears on your profile as text and an image, but there's no built-in player. People see the song title and artist, but they have to search for it themselves on a music streaming service if they want to listen.
Does adding a song to my profile cost money?
No. The profile song feature is free. You don't pay Facebook or any music service to add a song to your profile.
What if I change my mind and want to remove the song?
Go back to the music section on your profile and select the option to delete or clear the song. It disappears from your profile immediately. You can add a new song anytime.
Why can't I find a specific song when I search?
Facebook's music library doesn't include every song ever released. If a song doesn't appear in search results, it's not available through the profile song feature. Try searching for a different version, a live recording, or another song by the same artist.
Can I add multiple songs to my profile at once?
No. The profile song feature lets you display one song at a time. You can change it to a different song whenever you want, but only one song shows on your profile at any given moment.