You can add a song to your Facebook profile using the Music feature in your About section
Facebook lets you display a song on your profile so visitors see what you're listening to. The song appears in your About section and shows up in your profile feed. You can add any song from Facebook's music library, which includes millions of tracks from major and independent artists.
The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on desktop and mobile. You'll need to have a Facebook profile set up and be logged in. The song you choose will be visible to anyone who can see your profile, unless you change your privacy settings afterward.
Key Takeaways
- Songs are added through your About section, not through a separate music app or tool.
- Facebook's music library includes most mainstream and independent artists, but some songs may not be available.
- Your song choice is visible to your friends and anyone else who can view your profile unless you adjust privacy settings.
- You can change or remove your song at any time by going back to the same menu.
- The song widget shows the track name and artist, and visitors can click it to listen on Spotify or another music service if they have an account.
How to add a song on desktop
Start by going to your Facebook profile and clicking the About tab below your cover photo. Scroll down until you see the Music section. If you don't see it, click Edit next to the section header or look for an Add Music button.
Click on the music section and a search box will appear. Type the song title, artist name, or both into the search field. Facebook will show you matching results from its music library. Click the song you want to add from the list. Once you select it, the song will appear on your profile immediately.
If the exact song you're looking for doesn't appear in the results, try searching just the artist name or a different spelling. Some songs are listed under alternate titles or artist names. If a song still doesn't show up, it may not be in Facebook's library yet.
How to add a song on mobile
Open the Facebook app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Tap About below your cover photo. Scroll down to find the Music section and tap Add Music or the edit icon next to it.
A search box will appear at the top of your screen. Type the song title or artist name and tap the search button. Browse the results and tap the song you want to add. The song will appear on your profile right away. You can close the app or navigate away — the song stays on your profile until you remove it.
Changing your privacy settings for the song
By default, your song is visible to everyone who can see your profile. If you want to limit who sees it, go back to your About section and find the Music section. Look for a privacy icon (usually a globe, lock, or people symbol) next to the song. Tap or click it to change who can see the song.
Your options typically include Public (everyone can see it), Friends (only your friends can see it), or Only Me (nobody else can see it). Choose the setting you prefer and the change takes effect immediately. You can adjust this setting as many times as you want without removing the song.
What to do if the song won't appear
If you search for a song and it doesn't show up in the results, Facebook's music library may not have it yet. This happens most often with very new releases, very old songs, or independent artists with limited distribution. Try searching for a different song by the same artist to confirm the search is working.
If the search works for other songs but not the one you want, wait a few days and try again. Facebook's music library updates regularly as new songs are added. You can also try searching by artist name alone and browse their full catalog to see if the song is listed under a different title.
If you're having trouble with the search feature itself — if no results appear for any song — try logging out and back in, or closing and reopening the Facebook app. Clear your browser cache if you're on desktop. These steps usually fix temporary glitches with the music feature.
Removing or changing your song
To remove a song from your profile, go to your About section and find the Music section. Look for an X, Delete, or Remove button next to the song title. Click or tap it and the song will disappear from your profile immediately.
To change your song without removing it first, just go back to the Music section and search for a new song. Select the new song and it will replace the old one. You don't need to delete the first song before adding a second one — Facebook will simply swap them out.
How your song appears to other people
When someone visits your profile, they see the song displayed in your About section with the track name and artist. The song widget usually includes a small play button or music note icon. If the visitor has Spotify, Apple Music, or another streaming service connected to their Facebook account, they can click the song to listen to it directly.
Your song also appears in your activity feed when you first add it, so your friends may see a notification that you added a new song. This notification follows the same privacy settings as the song itself — if you set the song to Friends only, only your friends see the notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add more than one song to my profile?
No, Facebook's Music feature only lets you display one song at a time on your profile. You can change it as often as you want, but only one song shows in your About section. If you want to share multiple songs, you can post them to your timeline instead.
Will adding a song to my profile play music automatically when someone visits?
No, the song does not play automatically. Visitors see the song listed in your About section and can click to listen if they want to. Your profile will not make noise or start playing music on its own.
What happens if the artist removes a song from streaming services?
If a song is removed from Facebook's music library, it will disappear from your profile. Facebook will not notify you this happened — you'll only notice when you check your About section. You can then add a different song to replace it.
Can I add a song that's not in English?
Yes, Facebook's music library includes songs in many languages. Search for the song title or artist name the same way you would for English songs. The search results will show songs regardless of language.
Do my friends see a notification every time I change my song?
Your friends see a notification the first time you add a song to your profile. When you change it to a different song later, they may or may not see a notification depending on your privacy settings and Facebook's notification rules. The notification is not may provide.