{"id":2876,"date":"2020-09-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/?p=2876"},"modified":"2025-10-15T04:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:26:09","slug":"how-to-do-a-like-and-share-contest-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-do-a-like-and-share-contest-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do a Like and Share Contest on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can\u2019t require likes or shares to enter a Facebook contest, since that breaks Facebook\u2019s promotion rules. Instead, make these actions optional and focus on valid entries like comments, form submissions, or using a third-party app to manage entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A \u201clike and share\u201d contest can still boost visibility when done correctly. It\u2019s a great way to grow your audience, build awareness, and keep followers engaged without risking a policy violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve run these contests before, and in this guide, I\u2019ll show you exactly how to create a Facebook like and share contest that follows the rules and still helps your page grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Do a Like and Share Contest on Facebook?<\/h2>
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Facebook\u2019s rules don\u2019t allow you to require likes or shares to enter a contest. Asking for these actions as a condition of entry can result in your content being removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, you can run contests that boost engagement indirectly<\/em>. Use approved actions like \u201cVisit a Facebook Post\u201d or \u201cRefer a Friend\u201d to grow your reach without breaking the rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Who Should Run a Like and Share\u2013Style Contest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your audience is active on Facebook and you want quick engagement, a contest that mimics the like and share style can work well, as long as you follow the rules. These contests are especially effective for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n