How do i delete a facebook post

If you post something on your Facebook profile page that you later regret, you can delete the Facebook post. If someone else tags you in a post, you can untag yourself – and file a complaint with Facebook if it's abusive or harassing. If you want to post something that only you can see, or change a post so that only you can see it, you can also use a special privacy setting that lets you do so.

How to Delete a Facebook Post

If there is a post on your Facebook timeline that you want to delete, click the "..." button next to the post. If you then click "Delete," the post will be removed from Facebook and nobody, including you, will be able to see it. If the post was a photo, the process is similar. Click the photo; click the "Options" button, and then click "Delete This Photo." You can do this with any material posted to your timeline, whether you posted it or someone else did.

Untagging Yourself From Posts

If someone else posts something and tags you in it, whether it's a photo or a text post, you can't delete that post because you're not the one who created it. You can, however, untag yourself from the post. To do so, click the down-arrow button next to the post, and then click "Remove Tag." Keep in mind that if the post mentions you or a photo includes your image, other people may still be able to see it and recognize your name or picture even if you're not tagged in it. If you want the post removed entirely, contact the person who posted it. You can't delete a Facebook post someone else posted.

If the post is threatening, harassing or otherwise seems to violate Facebook's policies, you can report it to Facebook. To do this, click the "..." menu, and then click "Give Feedback." You'll be able to fill out a brief form indicating what's wrong with the post and why it should be removed.

Using the "Only Me" Privacy Setting

You can post something on Facebook that only you can see. You might do this if you're using Facebook as a way to save photos that you don't want to make public or notes to yourself, or if you want to see how something looks on the Facebook site and apps before making it public.

Whatever the reason, you can choose this setting when you're creating a new post or updating the privacy settings on an old one. If you're posting something new, use the drop-down menu near the "Post" button to choose an audience for your post. The menu will show by default the last privacy option you used, which is often "Friends" or "Public."

If you choose "Friends," only your Facebook friends can see the post. If you choose "Public," anyone can see it. You can also create a custom list of people who can see the post or choose "Only Me," in which case only you can see it when you're logged into your own Facebook account.

If you've already created the post, you can still change its audience. There is an audience selector next to the timestamp on the post that you can use in the same way as the one used when creating a post. Keep in mind that if you restrict the audience of an existing post or even delete a Facebook post, it's possible that people have already seen it in the time that it had the more permissive setting.

Here's how to delete all Facebook posts at once and archive your activity with the Manage Activity tool in a web browser or in the mobile app.

Bulk Delete Posts Using Facebook in a Web Browser

The first step to deleting your old Facebook posts is to select the posts you no longer want (up to 50 at a time). There are a couple of ways to do that, including filtering posts if you want to delete something specific.

1. Go to Facebook.com or open the Facebook app and sign in to your account. Select your name or profile icon in the upper-left sidebar or in the menu bar to go to your profile.

   
   

2. Select Manage Posts located beneath the post composer.

   
   

3. Select Filters to narrow down the available options. You can select specific years, who created the post, privacy levels, and items you're tagged in.

   Take advantage of the filtering options to find the posts you want to delete. The filters are especially helpful for finding old posts fast without spending time scrolling through your Timeline.

   
   

4. Select the square check box in the upper-right corner of any post thumbnail you want to delete.

   You can only select up to 50 posts to delete at a single time.

   To view the full post on Facebook.com, select the post thumbnail. A window appears that shows the full post, so you can make a decision about whether you want to keep it or delete it.

   
   

5. When you've chosen all the posts you want to delete, select Next at the bottom of the screen.

   
   

6. Choose Delete Posts, then select Done.

   Deletion is permanent. If you don't want to permanently delete these posts, hide the posts instead, so they no longer appear on your profile timeline. Select Hide Posts on Facebook.com or tap Hide from timeline on the app. To unhide these posts, go to the Activity Log on your profile and then select the Hidden from timeline tab.

   
   

How to Manage Your Posts in the Facebook App

In the Manage section of Facebook settings, you can delete, archive, or restore content. This feature is currently only available on the Facebook mobile app.

1. Select the Menu icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

2. Choose See Your Profile at the top of the next screen.
   

3. Select More represented by the three dots (...) below your profile picture.

   
   

4. In the Profile Settings list, select Activity Log.

5. At the top of the activity log, select Manage Your Posts .

   
   

6. A list of your posts will appear.

   At the top of the activity log, select Filters and choose a filter, such as Categories or Date, if desired.

7. Select the check box next to any content you wish to archive.

   You can restore archived content at any time by selecting Archive in the activity log, choosing the content, and selecting Restore. However, if you move content to the trash, Facebook permanently deletes it after 30 days.

8. Choose Archive. Alternatively, select Trash to delete the content.

   
   

Can't Delete Some Posts?

You might notice that when you try to delete some posts, the deletion option is grayed out, and you can only select the hide option. This might occur for specific posts like profile picture updates, posts that weren't created by you, or posts with particular privacy settings.

For posts you're unable to delete using the manage posts option, you can delete those posts individually. Find the posts on your Timeline, select the three dots in the upper-right corner of the individual post, and select Delete.

Consider limiting your past posts in your settings, so previous posts you shared with friends of friends or the public are changed to be shared with only your friends. On Facebook.com, select the down arrow then choose Settings > Privacy > Limit Past Posts. Select Limit Past Posts to confirm. This setting doesn't appear to be accessible in the mobile app.

How to Delete Your Activity Log on Facebook

FAQ

• How do you delete your Facebook account?

  To permanently delete your Facebook account, choose the triangle at the top of Facebook and select Settings & Privacy > Settings > Your Facebook Information. Select View next to Deactivation and Deletion. Select Delete My Account > Continue to Account Deletion > enter Facebook password > Continue > Delete Account.

• How do you change your name on Facebook?

  To change your name on Facebook, choose the triangle at the top of Facebook and select Settings & Privacy > Settings > Name > make changes > Review Change > Save Changes.

• How do you unfriend someone on Facebook?

  To unfriend someone on Facebook, go to their profile and select the Friends icon at the top. Then select Unfriend. The user won’t be notified when you unfriend them.

  Why can't I delete a Facebook post?

  Of course, you can only delete posts you have created yourself — you don't have the power to delete something that was posted to Facebook by someone else. But if you don't like a post that you're tagged or mentioned in, you could ask the person who created it to edit or delete it.

  How do I delete a post on Facebook 2022?

  You'll find the Trash section in your Activity Log. To restore or delete it, check off the post and choose which you'd like to do. To restore the post, tap on Restore at the bottom of the screen. To permanently delete it, tap the three dots at the bottom right, and select Delete.