Tired of dealing with unwanted comments on your Facebook posts? Sometimes, it’s best to turn off comments to keep things peaceful and focused. Whether you want to stop arguments, avoid spam, or just control the conversation, turning off comments is easy.
In this guide, we’ll show you step-by-step how to turn off comments on your Facebook posts quickly and simply. Ready to take control of your posts? Let’s get started!
How to Turn Off Comments on Facebook Posts (Desktop)
If you use Facebook on your computer, here’s how to stop people from commenting on your posts:
1. Go to the Facebook website and log in to your account.
2. Find the post you want to turn off comments for.
3. Click the ••• (three dots) in the top-right corner of the post.
4. From the menu, choose Edit audience.
5. Set the audience to Public and refresh the page.
6. Click the ••• (three dots) on the post again.
7. Choose Who can comment on your post?
8. Select Profiles and Pages you mention.
That’s it! Your post is now set to limit who can comment.
Choosing this option will prevent anyone from commenting on your Facebook post unless you mention them.
If you want to turn off comments on a post in a Group, click the ••• (three dots) in the top-right corner of the post and select Turn off commenting.
How to Turn Off Comments on Facebook Posts (Mobile)
If you’re using the Facebook app on your phone, here’s how to stop people from commenting on your posts:
1. Open the Facebook app and log in to your account.
2. Find and open the post you want to turn off comments for.
3. Tap the ••• (three dots) in the top-right corner of the post.
4. From the menu, select Who can comment on this post?
5. Choose Profiles and Pages you mention.
6. Tap Done.
That’s it! Your post now has limited comments.
More Privacy Settings for Facebook Posts
Besides turning off comments, Facebook offers other privacy settings to help you control who can see and interact with your posts. Here are some options:
1. Limit Who Can Comment on Your Posts
If you don’t want to turn off comments completely, you can control who gets to comment by adjusting your audience settings.
Here’s how to do it:
- Step 1: When creating a post, tap the audience selector (usually set to Public or Friends).
- Step 2: Choose who can see your post: Public, Friends, Friends except…, Specific friends, or Only Me for more privacy.
- You can also pick the Custom option to set specific restrictions.
2. Block Specific People from Commenting
If you want to stop certain people from commenting on your posts, you can block them directly.
Here’s how to block someone:
1. Tap your profile picture at the top right corner of the page.
2. Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Blocking.
3. Under Audience and Visibility, select Blocking.
4. Click Edit next to the Block users section.
5. Tap Add to Blocked List.
6. Enter the name of the person you want to block.
These settings give you more control over who can comment and interact with your posts! 😊
When you block someone, they won’t be able to comment on your posts, send you messages, or interact with you on Facebook in any way.
How to Automatically Hide Comments on Facebook Posts
If you manage several social media accounts or run big ad campaigns, dealing with a lot of comments can take up a lot of time. Sorting out spam, rude messages, or off-topic comments can distract you from real conversations with your audience.
With Statusbrew’s comment moderation tool, you can set rules to automatically hide or delete spam and inappropriate comments. This helps keep your Facebook page clean and professional, while also saving your team time to focus on real engagement and creative tasks.
Here’s how to set it up:
- Go to Rule Engine on the Statusbrew dashboard.
- Click Add new rule.
- Give your rule a name and select Data sources as the Facebook pages where you want to hide comments.
- Choose Trigger type as Message received.
- Under Filters, click Add condition > Sentiment > Negative.
- Under Actions, click Add a new Action > Hide comment.
- Click Submit to save your rule.
That’s it! Now, negative comments on your selected Facebook pages will be hidden automatically. 😊
Wrap Up: How to Turn Off Comments on a Facebook Post
Turning off comments on your Facebook posts is a simple way to control conversations and keep things positive. Whether you want to stop spam, avoid arguments, or just focus on sharing your message, knowing how to manage comments can make your Facebook experience a lot better.
Ready to take control of your posts? Try out these steps today and enjoy a more peaceful Facebook feed!