How to create Public group

[nicoladebari]

Everytime I try to create a group in the app, it keeps making it closed. How do I make a public group within the app?

Moderator edit: Clarified subject

[LanuzaFitbit]

Welcome to the Forums @nicoladebari.

Thanks for giving that feature a try.

At this moment it is only possible to create closed groups. You can click here to read more about it.

Maybe you could post about creating public groups in our Feature Suggestions board. That way other users can vote and comment on your idea to show their support. If you do, be sure to read the FAQ to better understand how that board works. 

Let me know if there are any other questions I can help you with.

[BabePB]

This is why Fitbit is going under, cant adapt to customers wants and needs.

[icey]

That's not an answer. Fitbit groups page now says:

"We have removed the web-based activity groups from Fitbit.com. Our enhanced community features within the Fitbit mobile app provide users with a significantly better experience by allowing them to access fitness-related news and local events, connect and message with friends, discover public groups of like-minded individuals, and create their own private groups. User created groups on the Fitbit app also allow members to track their progress through group leaderboards and cheer each other on, just as they could through the web. The Fitbit mobile app is available for Android and iOS."

I used to connect with competitions with my work using groups, i don't want them all as friends.

I feel it is so you can monetize it through the app.

Definitely a downgrade, probably won't buy fitbit next time and will go for another watch with access to a more open and friendly app. 

[Wookie59102]

Well that kind of stinks. Guess I will go delete my much needed group.

[vainpalazzo]

Three years later and they STILL haven't figured out how to make these groups public?