Facebook now tests hiding suggested events in user feeds. This change aims to reduce clutter. Users might see fewer unsolicited event recommendations. Facebook wants the main feed to feel more personal.
(Facebook Tests Hiding Suggested Events in Feed)
The test affects a small user group. These users won’t see events suggested by Facebook’s algorithm. The algorithm typically suggests events near a user’s location. It also suggests events friends might attend.
People can still find events they are interested in. They must use the dedicated “Events” tab. This tab lists events friends plan to attend. It also shows events from followed Pages. Users can search for specific events there.
Event organizers express concern. They worry about lower attendance. Suggested events helped new events find audiences. Organizers relied on this free promotion. Hiding suggestions could make discovery harder.
Facebook states the test gathers feedback. They want to understand user preferences. The company hasn’t decided on a permanent change. They might adjust the feature based on results. They might abandon it entirely.
Some users welcome fewer suggestions. They find unsolicited events annoying. Others enjoy discovering local happenings. They fear missing out on interesting events.
(Facebook Tests Hiding Suggested Events in Feed)
Facebook emphasizes user control remains. Users can adjust event notification settings. They can still invite friends to events directly. The core event creation tools stay the same. The test only changes where suggestions appear in the main feed.
