--- title: "10 Things You Should Never Post on Facebook to Stay Safe" description: "Songs, Statuses, or Memes That Allude to Your Recent Breakup; Negative Posts about Other People; Your Vacation Plans; Incessant Links to Your Blog/Fan Page; Your Children’s or Younger Siblings’ Personal Information; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/things-to-never-put-on-facebook/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 10 Things You Should Never Post on Facebook to Stay Safe If you’re one of the millions of women out there who constantly updates her Facebook, there are a few things you should avoid posting at all costs. Sure, social media can seem like all fun and games, but if you don’t think before you hit post, your actions on Facebook can have serious consequences in the real world. Here are 10 essential tips to help you stay safe on Facebook and keep the drama at bay. ## 1. Songs, Statuses, or Memes That Allude to Your Recent Breakup As far as things never to post on Facebook, passive-aggressive updates about your ex take the cake. Not only will these make you look angry and desperate, but I can assure you they’ll be one of your biggest online regrets. Instead, try focusing on [ways to glow up after a breakup](https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-glow-up-after-a-breakup/) to keep your energy positive. ## 2. Negative Posts about Other People Ladies, I know there are people in your life who annoy the daylights out of you. But even if your profile is on super lockdown, users who are your «friends» on Facebook can easily take screenshots of your updates. And screenshots are forever. It's always better to vent to a trusted friend in person rather than airing grievances online. ## 3. Your Vacation Plans If you’re prepping for the vacation of your dreams, it can be all too easy to post excited statuses and trip countdowns. But even if your profile is private, your personal details can still spread like wildfire. To protect your home, save the vacay bragging until after you’re back with dozens of pretty photos. You can find more [safety tips for travelers](https://travel.allwomenstalk.com/safety-tips-for-solo-female-travelers/) to keep your trip stress-free. ## 4. Incessant Links to Your Blog/Fan Page **I get it:** you’re the head honcho of a fabulous Fan Page, and that’s fantastic. But please don’t post links as Facebook updates or your favorite pair of [Nike kicks](https://www.nike.com) on my wall. It’s just plain annoying and will result in an immediate de-friending. ## 5. Your Children’s or Younger Siblings’ Personal Information Your little ones are oh-so-precious, so there are a number of things you should never post about them on Facebook. Avoid tagging their full names in photos or posting information about their school or extracurricular activities. For more information on digital safety, check out the [National Center for Missing & Exploited Children](https://www.ncmec.org). Privacy is key to keeping them safe. ## 6. Surveys Remember those 20-question surveys your friends keep asking you to take? Well, you should never post them on Facebook. Not only do they provide fellow users with intimate details about your life, but they can also be used by hackers to crack your passwords or security questions. Protect your accounts by following [FTC data security guidelines](https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/privacy-data-security). ## 7. Job News If you’ve just received a hot new job offer, go ahead and text as many friends as your heart desires. But never post it on Facebook until it's official and you've already left your previous position. Remember, you wouldn’t want bragging to get in the way of a stellar letter of recommendation from your old boss. ## 8. Public Event Invitations Unless you’re looking for random users showing up at your home, never post party locations on Facebook. Instead, message your friends privately or send a mass text. Your roommates will thank you for keeping your private life private. ## 9. Your Phone Number Chances are, you wouldn’t hand out your phone number to a good percentage of your Facebook friends. So, you should never post it to your page. Keep your contact info secure to avoid unwanted calls and messages. ## 10. Compromising Photos **I can’t stress this point enough:** never, ever post your drunk or half-naked photos onto Facebook. If you wouldn’t show it to your mother or a future employer, don’t plaster it all over the Internet. Maintaining a professional [social media presence](https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-clean-up-your-social-media-presence/) is crucial in today's digital age. Having the ideal Facebook experience is possible if you don’t post items that can be used against you. Have you ever been guilty of breaking these rules? How do you stay safe on Facebook? 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