Handling remarks on media can feel overwhelming particularly when they reach the wrong audience. While Instagram allows you to easily turn off comments Facebook lacks this option. Nevertheless, you have the ability to turn off comments on Facebook Group posts directly whereas for Facebook posts you’ll need to adjust your comment settings. Here’s a simple guide on how to turn off comments on Facebook:
How to Turn Off Comments on Facebook Posts
Step 1
Ensure that your account is unlocked and set to public.
Step 2
Go to your Posts section by clicking on your profile icon.
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Step 3
Select your Facebook profile name. Find the post for which you want to hide comments.
Step 4
Click the three-dot menu, on the post and select “Who can comment on your post?”
Step 5
Choose “Profiles and Pages you mention.”
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Click “Done” to confirm.
By choosing this privacy setting for your Facebook post, only profiles and pages specifically mentioned in your post will be allowed to comment. If there are no mentions commenting will be effectively disabled for posts. This is how you can turn off comments on Facebook.
Turn Off Facebook Comments on Your Group Posts
You can also disable commenting for your Facebook Page posts using a method; however please note that this change only applies to that post and not all of your other posts. To turn off comments on your Facebook group posts just click the three-dot menu on the post you wish to turn off comments for. Then choose “Turn off commenting.” This will stop any comments from being made on that post.
Hide or Delete Comments on Your Facebook Posts
If you encounter a bothersome comment from a Facebook friend or stranger, you can hide or delete it. On the mobile app, long-press the comment to reveal the options to hide or delete it. On the web version, hover over the comment and click the three-dot menu to access the hide and delete options.
FAQs
Why would someone want to turn off comments on their Facebook posts?
Turning off comments can be helpful for managing negativity or inappropriate remarks, maintaining a more controlled conversation, or simply reducing distractions on certain posts.
Is it possible to turn off comments on all Facebook posts at once?
No, Facebook does not currently offer a feature to disable comments on all posts simultaneously. You’ll need to adjust the comment settings individually for each post if you wish to turn off comments.
Can I disable comments on my Facebook profile picture?
You cannot completely disable comments on your profile picture or cover photos; these are considered public elements of your profile.
Can I turn off comments on a Facebook group post?
Yes, if you’re an admin or moderator of a Facebook group, you can turn off comments on a group post by clicking on the three dots (…) in the top right corner of the post and selecting “Turn Off Comments.”
