Marketplace sometimes expands the radius when local inventory is sparse
Facebook Marketplace distance filter
Facebook Marketplace distance filter not working?
Even with a radius set, Marketplace sometimes shows listings well outside that range. MarketClean adds a separate browser-side distance check so the listings you actually see respect the limit you intended.
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The problem
The built-in radius is a preference, not a hard cutoff.
listings from significantly further away appear without any clear indication
resetting the radius doesn't reliably remove listings already loaded
Why this happens
Known reasons the built-in filter fails to hold.
Sparse local inventory
- When few listings exist within your set radius, Marketplace automatically widens the search area.
- This happens silently — no notification, no indicator that the radius has changed.
- Changing the radius back often reloads far-away results anyway.
Server-side vs browser behavior
- The Marketplace radius setting is a server-side preference, not a hard filter applied to every result.
- Listings may be fetched before your location preference is applied or updated.
- Refreshing the page or re-entering a search sometimes brings back the same far results.
How MarketClean helps
A browser-side distance check that runs on every listing.
reads the distance shown on each listing card
hides any listing beyond your chosen limit
applies filtering continuously as new listings load while scrolling
supports miles and kilometres
What it doesn't do
MarketClean is a browser filter, not a Marketplace setting.
does not change or repair the built-in distance filter
does not guarantee every listing includes accurate distance data
does not click, post, message, or automate anything on your behalf
All filtering runs locally in your browser. No listing data is collected or transmitted.
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Add a reliable distance limit to your Marketplace browsing.
MarketClean hides listings beyond your range so your feed stays focused on what's actually nearby.
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FAQ
Distance filter questions buyers ask
Why does the Facebook Marketplace distance filter sometimes not work?
Marketplace occasionally includes listings beyond the chosen radius, especially when local inventory is sparse. The built-in filter is a server-side preference, not a hard cutoff on every result.
Can MarketClean help when the distance filter is not working?
Yes. MarketClean applies a separate browser-side check. Any listing that shows a distance beyond your chosen limit is hidden from the feed.
What happens to listings that don't show a distance?
You can choose to keep them visible, fade them, or hide them. You can also set a fallback center city so MarketClean can estimate distance from the city name shown on the listing.
Does MarketClean change my Facebook settings?
No. MarketClean only adds a filtering layer in your browser. It does not interact with or modify any settings on Facebook.
Does distance filtering apply to new listings as I scroll?
Yes. MarketClean watches for new listings as they load and applies filtering continuously throughout your session.
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