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Facebook Groups Rank Second in Google's Discussion and Forum Results, Behind Only Reddit

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Ahrefs data reveals Facebook Groups now rank second among Google's forum and discussion results, appearing in 38% of those SERPs behind Reddit.

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According to Ahrefs data cited in Search Engine Journal, public Facebook Group posts appear in 38% of Google's Discussions and forums results, making them the second-largest forum source after Reddit and ahead of Quora. The finding highlights how Google's forum-focused SERP features surface content from different platforms and platforms' relative prominence in search results.

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