How to Unfriend Someone on Facebook: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
TL;DR - Quick Answer
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Quick Answer: Unfriend on Facebook
Mobile: Profile → Friends button → Unfriend → Confirm
Desktop: Profile → Friends → Unfriend
They won't be notified. Takes 5 seconds.
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- Open Facebook app
- Search for the person's name
- Tap their profile
- Tap the Friends button (checkmark icon)
- Select Unfriend
- Tap Confirm
Done. They're removed instantly.
Will the person know you unfriended them?
💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!
Unfriend on Desktop
- Go to facebook.com
- Search their name in the search bar
- Click their profile
- Click the Friends button
- Select Unfriend
- Confirm
Same result, just bigger screen.
What Happens After You Unfriend
After Unfriending
No Notification
They won't know unless they check
Limited View
Both see only public posts now
Messenger Works
You can still message each other
Re-add Anytime
Send new friend request later
Unfriend vs Block vs Unfollow
Unfriend: Remove from friends list. Can still message, see public posts.
Block: Complete separation. Can't see each other anywhere.
Unfollow: Stay friends but hide their posts from your feed.
You're tired of someone's political posts but don't want drama. Best option?
💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!
How to Unfollow Instead
Want to stay friends but skip their posts? Unfollow instead:
- Go to their profile
- Click Friends
- Select Unfollow
Their posts disappear from your feed. You're still connected. They have no idea.
Quick Comparison
Unfriending Multiple People
Facebook has no bulk unfriend. You'll need to do it one by one.
Fastest method:
- Go to facebook.com/friends/list
- Find someone to remove
- Click the three dots → Unfriend
- Repeat
Set aside 10 minutes and clean up your whole list.
What's the Facebook friend limit?
💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!
Can They Tell You Unfriended Them?
No notification. But they might notice if:
- They search for you and can't see your posts
- They check their friends list
- A mutual friend mentions it
- They try to tag you
Most people never notice unless they're actively looking.
Re-Adding Someone
Changed your mind? You can always re-add them:
- Go to their profile
- Click Add Friend
- Wait for them to accept
Heads up: They'll get a friend request notification, which might tip them off that you unfriended them before.
Troubleshooting
Can't find Unfriend button?
- Make sure you're actually friends (not just following)
- Try the desktop site
- Update your Facebook app
Accidentally unfriended someone?
- Send a friend request right away
- Message them if needed
- Your chat history is still there
When to Unfriend vs Use Other Options
Unfriend when:
- You don't interact anymore
- You don't actually know them
- The relationship ended
Block when:
- Harassment
- Need complete separation
- Safety concerns
Unfollow when:
- Their posts annoy you but unfriending feels harsh
- Work colleague you want to avoid drama with
- Family member posting too much
Restrict when:
- You want to limit what they see
- Soft option before unfriending
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