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How to Hide Comments on Facebook: Complete Guide (2026)

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Quick answer: Tap or click the three dots (...) next to any comment on your post, then select "Hide comment." The comment becomes invisible to everyone except the commenter and their friends. They won't be notified.

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How to Hide a Comment on Facebook

On Mobile

  1. Find the comment you want to hide
  2. Tap and hold the comment (or tap the three dots ...)
  3. Tap "Hide comment"
  4. Done, the comment is now hidden

On Desktop

  1. Hover over the comment
  2. Click the three dots (...) on the right side
  3. Click "Hide comment"

What Happens When You Hide a Comment

WhatDetails
VisibilityHidden from everyone except the commenter and their friends
NotificationThe commenter is not notified
Commenter's viewThey still see their comment normally, they don't know it's hidden
Friends of commenterCan still see the comment
Everyone elseCannot see the comment
ReversibleYes, you can unhide at any time

This is different from deleting: the comment still exists, and the commenter doesn't know anything changed.

Quick Knowledge Check
Test your understanding

When you hide a comment on Facebook, who can still see it?

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Hint: Think about what makes hiding different from deleting.

How to Unhide a Comment

On Mobile

  1. Go to the post
  2. Tap "Most relevant" (comment filter), then tap "All comments"
  3. Find the hidden comment (it shows a lighter/grayed out appearance)
  4. Tap the three dots, then tap "Unhide comment"

On Desktop

  1. Go to the post
  2. Hidden comments appear grayed out to the post owner
  3. Click the three dots, then click "Unhide comment"

Hide vs Delete vs Ban

ActionWhat HappensReversibleCommenter Knows?
HideComment hidden from most peopleYesNo
DeleteComment permanently removedNoNo notification, but they'll notice it's gone
Ban from PageUser can't comment on any of your Page's postsYesThey see their comments but nobody else does
ReportSent to Facebook for reviewN/ANo

When to use each:

  • Hide, mildly negative or off-topic comments you don't want visible
  • Delete, spam, offensive content, or clearly inappropriate comments
  • Ban, repeat offenders or trolls on your Page
Quick Knowledge Check
Test your understanding

A user keeps posting spam links on your Facebook Page. What's the best action to take?

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Hint: Consider which option stops future spam, not just current spam.

How to Hide Comments on a Facebook Page

For business Pages, you have additional moderation tools. If you haven't set up your Page yet, start with our Facebook business account setup guide.

Manual Hiding (Same Process)

  1. Go to the comment on your Page post
  2. Click/tap ..., then select "Hide comment"

Automatic Comment Moderation

Set up keyword filters to auto-hide comments:

  1. Go to your Page Settings
  2. Click "Moderation" (or Privacy, then Page Moderation)
  3. Add keywords separated by commas
  4. Any comment containing those keywords is automatically hidden

Example keywords to filter: spam, scam, buy followers, click here, free money

Profanity Filter

  1. Page Settings, then "Profanity Filter"
  2. Set to Medium or Strong
  3. Facebook automatically hides comments with profanity

"This Comment Has Been Hidden"

If comments seem to be disappearing entirely, check our guide on Facebook comments not showing for troubleshooting steps.

If you see "This comment has been hidden" on someone else's post, it means:

  • The post owner (or Page admin) hid the comment
  • You can see it because you're the commenter or friends with them
  • Nobody else can see it
  • The post owner chose to hide rather than delete it

If your comment was hidden on a Page:

  • It's the Page admin's choice, you can't appeal to Facebook
  • Consider if your comment violated their community guidelines
  • You can still edit or delete your own hidden comment

Bulk Comment Management for Pages

Facebook Business Suite

Manage all comments from one dashboard:

  1. Open Meta Business Suite (business.facebook.com)
  2. Go to Inbox, then Comments
  3. See all comments across posts
  4. Hide, delete, or reply in bulk
  5. Filter by date, status, or sentiment

Comment Moderation Rules

Set up automatic rules:

RuleWhat It Does
Keyword filterAuto-hides comments with specific words
Profanity filterAuto-hides profane language
Spam filterFacebook's built-in spam detection
Restrict certain usersBlock specific people from commenting
Comment rankingShow most relevant comments first

How to Turn Off Comments Entirely

If hiding individual comments isn't enough, you can turn off comments on Facebook entirely.

On a Specific Post

  1. Create a post on your Page
  2. Before posting, click the three dots, then disable comments
  3. Or after posting: ..., then "Turn off commenting"

On All Page Posts

This isn't a global setting. You need to disable comments per-post, or use strict moderation to auto-hide everything.

On Personal Profile Posts

  1. Create a post
  2. Tap audience selector, then choose who can comment
  3. Options: Public, Friends, Profiles and Pages you mention, specific friend lists

Tip: Facebook Stories don't have public comments at all, making them a good alternative for sharing content without moderation concerns.

Tips for Managing Negative Comments

  1. Focus on creating great content first — strong Facebook content ideas naturally attract better comments
  2. Don't delete everything negative, it looks suspicious and inauthentic
  3. Hide instead of delete for borderline comments, less confrontational
  4. Respond publicly to legitimate complaints before hiding
  5. Set up keyword moderation proactively for your Page
  6. Check hidden comments regularly, some may have been auto-hidden incorrectly
  7. Never engage with trolls, hide, ban, and move on
  8. Use SocialRails to manage comments across all your social platforms from one inbox
Quick Knowledge Check
Test your understanding

You receive a borderline negative comment on your Facebook Page that isn't spam or offensive. What's the best approach?

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Hint: Think about what looks most trustworthy to other people reading your Page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Facebook notify someone when you hide their comment?
No. The commenter is not notified. They can still see their own comment, so they won't know it was hidden.
Can you hide comments on other people's posts?
No. You can only hide comments on your own posts, or posts on Pages you manage. On someone else's post, you can only report a comment.
Can hidden comments still get likes and replies?
Yes, but only from the commenter and their friends who can still see it. In practice, hidden comments get very little engagement.
How do I see all hidden comments on my post?
As the post owner, hidden comments appear grayed out when you view all comments. Switch from "Most relevant" to "All comments" to see them.
Is hiding comments better than deleting?
For most cases, yes. Hiding is less confrontational, the commenter doesn't know, and you can always unhide later. Delete only for spam or clearly offensive content.
Can you hide all comments on a Facebook post at once?
No. There is no bulk-hide option for comments on a single post. You need to hide them one at a time, or turn off commenting on the post entirely to prevent new ones.
Does hiding a comment on Facebook delete it?
No. Hiding a comment does not delete it. The comment still exists and is visible to the person who wrote it and their friends. You can unhide it at any time to make it visible to everyone again.
Can Page admins see who hid a comment?
No. Facebook does not show which admin hid a specific comment. If multiple people manage your Page, there is no built-in log that tracks who hid or unhid individual comments.

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