Hide Facebook Page in seconds—no matter what screen you’re holding. Maybe you’re tweaking tonight’s live‑stream settings from your iPhone on the train, swapping out outdated menu photos on your café’s laptop, or pausing a hobby page while you prep next month’s content calendar on a tablet. Whatever the reason, deactivating your page gives you a private workspace: the moment you hit “Deactivate,” it vanishes from searches, timelines, and even your most devoted followers’ feeds until you flip it back on.
Ready to make your page disappear? Scroll down for the quick, device‑specific walkthroughs and reclaim your privacy in under a minute.
How To Hide A Page on Facebook?
On a computer
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Open your Page in a desktop browser and sign in with an account that has admin rights.
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Click your profile picture in the upper‑right corner.
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Select Settings & Privacy → Settings.
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In the sidebar, choose Your Information → Access & Control.
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Click Deactivate Page, then Continue.
- Pick a reason for the break:
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“This is temporary” lets you set an automatic comeback date—up to 7 days ahead.
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Any other choice hides the page indefinitely; you’ll have to return and reactivate it manually.
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Once confirmed, the page vanishes from searches, timelines, and follower feeds until you decide it’s show‑time again.
On Phone
Prefer using your phone? You can deactivate your Facebook page directly from the mobile app in just a few taps.
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Switch to the profile that manages the page you want to hide.
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Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner to open your Settings.
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Scroll down and tap Access & Control under the Your Information section.
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Select Deactivate Page, then tap Continue.
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Choose a reason from the dropdown menu:
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Select “This is temporary” to set a reactivation date—up to 7 days later.
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Choose any other reason to keep the page hidden until you decide to manually bring it back.
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Once done, your page will quietly disappear from public view, giving you space to plan, update, or simply take a break.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re pausing to rebrand, taking a break, or just need time to fine-tune your content, knowing how to hide your Facebook page gives you control over your online presence—without permanently deleting anything. With just a few clicks or taps, your page can go dark and stay under wraps until you’re ready to shine again.
No matter the device, the steps are simple—and the flexibility is all yours. Bookmark this guide so you can step back or come back whenever it fits your plan.
FAQs about How to Hide a Facebook Page
What’s the difference between deleting and deactivating a Facebook page?
Deactivating a Facebook page temporarily removes it from public view. No one can search for it, visit it, or interact with it—though all your content, followers, and data remain intact. You can reactivate it anytime by logging in and switching it back on.
Deleting a page, on the other hand, is permanent. Once deleted, your content and followers are gone for good. If you change your mind later, you’ll need to create a brand-new page from scratch.
Can I hide my Facebook page without deactivating it?
Not completely. You can restrict visibility by changing the page’s audience settings, country or age restrictions, or unpublishing it—but true invisibility to the public (and followers) requires deactivation. Unpublishing may still allow admins and select users to view or edit the page.
Can you deactivate pages on other social media platforms?
Yes—many platforms offer similar functionality:
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Instagram (owned by Meta) allows you to disable your account temporarily.
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Twitter/X lets you deactivate, but it permanently deletes the account if not reactivated within 30 days.
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TikTok also supports temporary deactivation. Each platform has its own terms, so check their help centers before taking action.
Will my followers be notified when I deactivate or reactivate my Facebook page?
No—Facebook doesn’t send notifications when a page is deactivated or reactivated. However, followers may notice the page is missing or reappears in their feed once it’s back online.
Can I still manage ads while my page is deactivated?
No—when your Facebook page is deactivated, associated ads and boosted posts will stop running. You’ll need to reactivate the page to resume any advertising activity.
Is there a limit to how often I can deactivate and reactivate a page?
There’s no official limit from Facebook. However, frequent deactivations and reactivations may affect how your audience perceives your brand or page reliability—so it’s best to use this feature intentionally.