How do I search Facebook Marketplace in another country?

Facebook Marketplace allows users to buy and sell items locally. By default, Marketplace will only show listings near your current location. However, there are a few tricks you can use to browse Marketplace listings in other countries or cities.

Use a VPN to change your location

One of the easiest ways to access different Marketplace listings is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN allows you to mask your real IP address and instead connect through a server in another location. So by connecting to a VPN server in another country, you can make it appear to Facebook as if you are accessing from that country.

Here are the steps to use a VPN to search different Marketplace locations:

1. Sign up for a trusted VPN service like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, or Surfshark. Make sure to download the VPN browser extension or app.
2. Connect to a VPN server in the desired country. For example, connect to a server in France if you want to browse Marketplace listings there.
3. Go to Facebook and ensure you are logged in to your account.
4. Visit Facebook Marketplace. You should now see listings based on the VPN server location rather than your real location.

The advantage of using a VPN is it allows you to freely switch between Marketplace pages in different countries. Just change your VPN server location and Marketplace will update. The downside is you typically have to pay for a premium VPN subscription.

Use the Messenger location tool

The Facebook Messenger app has a neat feature that lets you temporarily update your location. You can use this to trick Marketplace into thinking you are somewhere else. Here’s how it works:

1. Open the Messenger app on your mobile device and tap on your profile photo.
2. Scroll down and tap on Location.
3. Search for the city and country you want. Tap on it to set your temporary Messenger location.
4. Open the Facebook Marketplace app or site. It should now load listings based on your Messenger location.

The Messenger location tool is handy because it’s free to use. But there are limitations – it only works on mobile, and your location will revert back after a few hours. You also need to manually change it each time you want to access a different Marketplace.

Use a location spoofer

Similar to the Messenger tool, there are various apps and programs that can spoof your device’s detected location. Here are some options:

• LocationGuard (iOS) – Allows you to manually set a custom GPS location.
• Fake GPS Location (Android) – Lets you search and save mock locations.
• LocationSpoofing (Chrome extension) – Spoofs location for Chrome desktop browser.

To use these tools, simply set your spoofed location to the desired city or country and then open Facebook Marketplace. The listings shown should match the spoofed area. Just like the Messenger method, these will only temporarily update your location.

Use the Facebook search filters

Facebook Marketplace has search filters that allow you to browse listings from specific locations, without changing your actual location. Here’s how to use them:

1. Open the Marketplace search page – on mobile tap the spyglass icon, on desktop go to facebook.com/marketplace/.
2. At the top, tap “Location” or click the location pin icon.
3. Enter the name of the city, state/province, or country to filter listings from that area.
4. Browse the search results, which will only include listings from that location.

The filters are handy for quickly checking out Marketplace listings in a specific region. However, you can only view one location at a time. To check another area, you would need to repeat the search process.

Use Facebook’s desktop site

Facebook’s desktop website has one small advantage – it allows you to manually edit your location. Here’s how:

1. Go to Facebook in your desktop web browser and log in.
2. Click the down arrow in the top right and select Settings & Privacy.
3. Go to the Location menu on the left sidebar.
4. Next to Your Location, click Edit.
5. Manually enter a city and country.
6. Save your changes. Marketplace should now load listings based on the location you entered.

This location edit feature only exists on the desktop site. The main catch is that you can only set one location at a time. To view a different Marketplace, you would have to repeatedly update your manual location.

Use Facebook’s ad preferences

Facebook uses your ad preferences and interests to customize your Marketplace experience. By changing these settings, you may be able to influence the location of listings shown. Here are the steps:

1. Go to Facebook settings and open the Ad Preferences page.
2. Under Locations, remove/delete your current city.
3. Search for and select the desired city or country instead.
4. Under Interests, add relevant interests for that location (sports teams, local businesses, etc).
5. Save the changes and check if Marketplace listings are now different.

Modifying your ad preferences can give Marketplace a signal to change your localized content. However, this is an indirect method and may not always work. You may need to tweak both your locations and interests.

Use Facebook’s language setting

In some cases, changing your Facebook language can affect the Marketplace country shown. Here’s how to try it:

1. Go to Facebook Settings & Privacy.
2. Open the Language and Region menu.
3. Change your Facebook language to the language/locale matching the country you want to see.
4. Wait a few minutes and check Marketplace to see if the listings change.

This language trick essentially fools Facebook into thinking you are located in a different region. However, it’s not guaranteed to work in every situation. The language and Marketplace region have to align for this method to be effective.

Use a new Facebook account

As a last resort, you can create a new Facebook account based in the country you want to access. Here are the steps:

1. Sign up for a new Facebook account at facebook.com/r.php.
2. When asked for your country, select the country matching your desired Marketplace.
3. Provide an email and confirm the account.
4. Once logged in, you can view that country’s Marketplace listings in your new account.

The main downside to this method is you won’t have access to your existing Facebook account. You’ll only see Marketplace listings localized to your new account’s country. But it’s an option if you plan to frequently browse a different region.

Use Facebook search operators

Facebook’s search tool has some special operators that can filter Marketplace listings by location. Here are some examples:

• Near: Sydney, Australia – Show listings near a city.
• Located in: London, UK – Only show results located in a region.
• From: Miami, Florida – Filter by seller’s location.

These commands work the same as the search filters, but may prove useful depending on your specific browsing needs. Just enter them into the main Marketplace search bar to filter accordingly.

Conclusion

Facebook Marketplace restricts browsing primarily to your current location. But with a bit of effort, you can access Marketplace listings from other countries or regions. The best options are using a VPN or location spoofer to temporarily mask your real location. You can also try modifying your Facebook language, locations, and interests to influence the localized listings.

With some experimentation, you should be able to find a technique that works based on your specific needs. Just keep in mind you may need to repeat it each time you want to browse a different Marketplace location.

Hopefully these tips help you access and search Facebook Marketplace listings outside of your home country. Happy bargain hunting!