Facebook lets you hide reaction counts through Reaction preferences in Settings. There are two switches: one hides the totals on other people's posts, the other hides them on your own. The setting removes a public number, not the reactions themselves, and the owner of a post still sees who responded.
People who search "hide likes on facebook" usually want one of two outcomes: a calmer feed, or a profile where nobody compares numbers. Both are possible, and the same menu does both. Below you will find the steps, what the setting does not cover and who can still see what.
Can you hide likes on Facebook?
Yes. Facebook calls them reactions, because a post can get a like, love, care and other responses, and the setting is called Reaction preferences. It sits in your account settings, not on each post. Menu names change across versions, so use the steps as a map and check the wording in the Facebook Help Center or in your own app.<!-- checked: 2026-10-15, https://www.facebook.com/help/ -->
How do you hide likes on Facebook (app)?
- Tap the menu (your profile picture or three lines) and open Settings and privacy, then Settings.
- Scroll to Preferences and choose Reaction preferences.
- Switch on On posts from others to stop seeing totals under what you scroll past.
- Switch on On your posts to hide the totals under your own posts.
How do you hide likes on a computer?
- Click your profile picture at the top right, then Settings and privacy and Settings.
- Pick Reaction preferences in the left column.
- Use the same two switches. Changes apply right away.
To undo a change, open the same screen and turn the switch off.
Which switch does what?
| Switch | What it hides | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| Posts from others | Reaction totals under other people's posts | Only you |
| Your posts | Reaction totals under your own posts | Everyone who sees your posts |
The first is a personal preference about how Facebook looks to you. The second changes how your profile looks to others. You can use either one or both.
What does hiding not do?
The setting is narrower than it sounds. Treat the following as limits.
- You still see reactions on your own posts. The owner sees who reacted, so you keep the feedback.
- Your reactions on other posts stay visible. Hiding totals does not make your own like secret. Anyone who can open the list on a post may see it, depending on the post's audience.
- Some places keep showing totals. Reports mention that areas like Marketplace, Events or Watch can still display counts. If a number still appears, that screen may not follow the setting.
- Pages you like are separate. The list of pages you follow has its own privacy control, and our guide on seeing liked posts on Facebook explains where to look.
If a total still shows after you switch the option on, close and reopen the app, update to the latest version and check again.
Who sees what: owner, friend and stranger
The table shows how reactions are displayed with the setting on and off for posts you publish.
| Viewer | Your posts switch off | Your posts switch on |
|---|---|---|
| You, the owner | Total and the list of people | Total and the list of people |
| A friend who sees the post | Total, and usually the list | No public total, the list can still be opened in places |
| Someone outside your audience | Cannot see the post | Cannot see the post |
Who can see the post at all is controlled by the audience you chose when you published it (public, friends or a custom list). Hiding reactions never widens that audience.
Should you hide likes?
It depends on what bothers you.
- Hide them on others' posts if scrolling feels like a scoreboard. You will still read, react and comment, and judge a post by what it says.
- Hide them on your posts if you share personal updates and do not want a number attached, or if a small count makes you hesitate to post.
- Keep them visible if you run a page and want visitors to see that people respond. A visible total works as social proof.
You can switch at any time, so it costs nothing to try a week of each.
What about reactions and reach?
There is no evidence that hiding totals changes who sees your posts. The system that ranks the feed looks at responses, comments and shares behind the scenes, whether or not a number is displayed to people. If you want a better rate of interaction, a post that is clear and timely does more than a hidden counter. For habits that raise interaction, see our piece on growing a Facebook audience.
How it works at LikeMan
When totals are visible, a new page can look empty to a first-time visitor. LikeMan Facebook likes need the public link of a post or page and no password at all. The price appears before you pay, work begins once the payment is approved, and any decrease over the next year is refilled.
A like is a small signal and does not decide how Facebook ranks posts. To tell a real audience from an empty one, read how to spot fake followers and whether buying followers is safe. More options are on the LikeMan Facebook page.
FAQ
Can you hide likes on Facebook for one post only?
The settings work for all your posts at once. There is no per-post switch in the menu we describe.
Do people know I hid reactions?
Facebook does not announce it. They simply see no total.
Does hiding likes remove them?
No. The reactions stay and the owner can still see them.
Will my own likes on other posts become private?
No. Hiding counts changes totals, not who reacted.
Conclusion
Facebook gives you two switches in Reaction preferences, one for what you see and one for what others see under your posts. They hide totals only, so owners keep their data and reactions stay in the list. Pick the one that fits your goal, check the screens after updates and keep your password to yourself.