Want to turn off Facebook comments? Here's exactly how to disable comments before or after publishing, plus how to control who can comment.

Right Now: Turn Off Comments

For New Posts:

Write your post as normal
Click the three dots (...) in the post composer
Select "Turn off commenting"
Publish your post (comments will be disabled)

For Existing Posts:

Find the post you want to edit
Click the three dots (...) in the top right of the post
Select "Turn off commenting"
Confirm your choice

Step-by-Step Guide: Personal Profile

Turning Off Comments Before Posting

In the post composer:

Type your post text or upload media
Click the three dots (...) menu in the bottom right
Select "Turn off commenting"
You'll see "Comments are off" appear below your post
Click "Post" to publish with comments disabled

Alternative method:

Create your post normally
Click "Public" or your current audience setting
Select "More Options"
Choose "Turn off commenting"
Set your desired audience and post

Disabling Comments on Existing Posts

From your timeline:

Go to your Facebook profile
Find the post you want to edit
Click the three dots (...) in the top right corner
Select "Turn off commenting" from the dropdown
Click "Turn Off" to confirm

From your activity log:

Go to Settings & Privacy > Activity Log
Find the post under "Posts"
Click the three dots next to the post
Select "Turn off commenting"

Facebook Business Pages

Page Post Comment Settings

Default comment settings for pages:

Go to your Facebook Page
Click "Settings" in the left sidebar
Select "General" from the left menu
Find "Page Moderation" section
Add words to automatically hide comments
Choose who can post and comment on your page

For individual page posts:

Create or find your page post
Click the three dots (...) on the post
Select "Turn off commenting"
Comments will be disabled for that specific post

Advanced Page Comment Controls

Page moderation tools:

Profanity filter (automatically hide inappropriate comments)
Word blacklist (hide comments containing specific words)
Comment ranking (show most relevant comments first)
Manual approval required for all comments
Restrict comments to page followers only

Setting up word filters:

Go to Page Settings > General
Scroll to "Page Moderation"
Add words separated by commas
Comments containing these words will be hidden
Save changes

Facebook Groups

Group Comment Permissions

Admin options for groups:

Go to your Facebook Group
Click "Admin Tools" (if you're an admin)
Select "Group Settings"
Find "Post Approval" section
Choose if posts need admin approval
Set who can comment on posts

Member post controls:

Group members can turn off comments on their own posts
Use the same three dots (...) method as personal profiles
Admins can disable comments on any post in the group

Moderating Group Comments

Admin moderation tools:

Require admin approval for posts and comments
Set up automatic keyword filtering
Temporarily mute members
Remove specific comments
Ban members who violate rules

Mobile App Instructions

iPhone and Android

Turning off comments in Facebook mobile app:

Open the Facebook app
Start writing a post
Tap the three dots (...) in the bottom right
Select "Turn off commenting"
Post your content

For existing posts on mobile:

Find your post in the Facebook app
Tap the three dots (...) in the top right of the post
Tap "Turn off commenting"
Confirm by tapping "Turn Off"

Why Turn Off Comments

When to Disable Comments

Appropriate situations:

Announcing sensitive company news
Sharing personal or family updates
Posting about controversial topics
Memorial or tribute posts
Official business announcements
When dealing with trolls or harassment

Benefits of disabling comments:

Prevents negative or inappropriate responses
Maintains professional appearance
Avoids arguments in comment threads
Protects privacy on personal posts
Controls the narrative around announcements

Alternatives to Turning Off Comments

Other comment management options:

Hide comments instead of disabling entirely
Limit who can comment (friends only, etc.)
Use comment moderation tools
Block specific users from commenting
Set up automatic keyword filtering

Managing Specific Users

Blocking Users from Commenting

To block someone completely:

Go to the person's Facebook profile
Click the three dots (...) below their cover photo
Select "Block"
Confirm blocking

Hiding comments from specific users:

Find a comment from the user
Click the three dots (...) next to their comment
Select "Hide comment"
Choose to hide all comments from this person

Restricted Lists and Limited Profiles

Using restricted lists:

Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
Click "Privacy" in the left menu
Select "Limited Profile"
Add people to your restricted list
They won't see posts unless they're public

Advanced Comment Settings

Audience-Specific Comment Controls

Setting comment permissions by post:

Public posts: Anyone can comment
Friends only: Only friends can comment
Custom audiences: Only selected people can comment
Groups: Only group members can comment

Privacy settings for comments:

Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
Click "Privacy" in left menu
Find "Who can post on your profile?"
Choose from options like friends, nobody, etc.
Save changes

Timeline and Tagging Settings

Comment approval settings:

Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
Click "Timeline and Tagging"
Choose "Review posts friends tag you in"
Select "Review tags people add to your posts"
Turn on timeline review for better control

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Comments Still Appearing

If comments aren't fully disabled:

Refresh the page and check again
Comments made before disabling will remain visible
New comments should be blocked
Clear browser cache if using desktop
Update Facebook app if using mobile

Re-enabling comments:

Go to the post with disabled comments
Click the three dots (...)
Select "Turn on commenting"
Comments will be enabled again

Managing Old Comments

What happens to existing comments:

Previous comments remain visible
You can delete individual comments manually
Hide comments instead of deleting if preferred
Block users who left inappropriate comments

Deleting existing comments:

Find the comment you want to remove
Click the three dots (...) next to it
Select "Delete comment"
Confirm deletion

Best Practices for Comment Management

When to Allow Comments

Comments add value when:

Seeking genuine feedback or opinions
Building community engagement
Encouraging discussion on topics
Sharing educational or helpful content
Celebrating achievements or milestones

Professional Use Guidelines

For business pages:

Monitor comments regularly for customer service opportunities
Respond professionally to negative feedback
Use moderation tools to filter inappropriate content
Create community guidelines for followers
Train team members on comment response protocols

Comment response best practices:

Respond within 24 hours when possible
Keep responses professional and helpful
Move complex discussions to private messages
Thank people for positive feedback
Address concerns transparently

Privacy and Safety Considerations

Protecting Your Privacy

Safety reasons to disable comments:

Preventing harassment or bullying
Avoiding spam comments
Protecting personal information
Maintaining professional image
Controlling discussion around sensitive topics

Reporting Inappropriate Comments

If you receive inappropriate comments:

Click the three dots (...) next to the comment
Select "Find support or report comment"
Choose the reason for reporting
Follow prompts to complete the report
Block the user if necessary

Remember, disabling comments is a useful tool for maintaining control over your Facebook posts, but use it strategically. Comments can provide valuable engagement and feedback, so consider your goals for each post before deciding to turn them off.

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