On Facebook* you usually do not remove comments entirely; you choose who can comment. Open the menu with three dots on a post or Reel, find the setting for who can comment and pick the most restricted option. Pages and groups offer their own controls. Names differ by version, so use the closest option you see.
Many people want to stop comments on one post, a Reel or all future posts. Facebook* gives several tools: limiting the audience, hiding a comment, filtering words and, for some content, turning commenting off. This guide covers each, a table of what the owner and others see, and how to undo the change.
Who can comment: the main control
On a personal profile, the choice sits in the post's menu. Common options are:
- Public, where anyone who can see the post may comment.
- Friends, where only your friends can comment.
- Profiles and Pages you mention, where only the accounts tagged in the post can comment.
Choosing the narrowest option comes closest to turning comments off for a profile post. The labels and the choices available depend on the post's audience and the version of Facebook*, so check your own menu.
How to limit comments on a post
- Open the post on your profile.
- Tap or click the three dots at the top right.
- Look for Who can comment on your post? or a similar option.
- Choose the most restricted audience and confirm.
You can change the setting again later. It applies to that post only, so repeat it for other posts or use a default audience setting where the version offers one.
How to turn off comments on a Reel
Reels have a similar menu. Open the Reel, tap the three dots and look for a comment setting, which may let you turn commenting off or limit who can comment. Some options appear only for Reels you created. If the control is missing, update the app, and try the website.
How to turn off comments on a Page
A Page has its own tools. Depending on the version, you can:
- turn off commenting on individual posts from the post menu;
- limit who can comment through the Page's settings;
- use moderation tools to hide or block certain words;
- hide or delete single comments.
You need an admin or editor role. Pages are public by nature, so the tools aim at moderation, not at removing the conversation completely.
What the owner, followers and others see
| Setting | Owner | Followers or friends | Strangers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public comments | Can read and reply | Can comment | Can comment |
| Friends only | Can read and reply | Friends can comment | See the post, cannot comment |
| Mentioned profiles only | Can read and reply | See the post, cannot comment | Cannot comment |
| Comments off or hidden | Sees existing comments in some cases | Cannot add new ones | Cannot add new ones |
Existing comments may stay visible after you restrict the audience. If you want them gone, delete or hide them individually.
Other tools: hide, delete and filter
- Hide a comment. Only you and the commenter (and sometimes their friends) will see it, depending on the version.
- Delete a comment. It disappears for everyone.
- Block a person. They cannot comment on your posts.
- Word filters. Pages and some profiles allow keywords to be blocked.
For a lasting approach, combine a restricted audience with a short list of blocked words.
Should you turn comments off?
Comments help the post spread, and they give feedback. But they can bring spam, arguments or harassment. Turning them off is reasonable for sensitive subjects, for posts that attract trolls and for content where you don't want a discussion. If you run a Page, consider keeping comments open and moderating, because discussion adds activity. Our guide to increasing likes on Facebook* shows why interaction matters, and seeing the posts you liked explains where your own reactions are kept.
Handling unwanted comments without turning everything off
Often the problem is a few comments, not the whole conversation. A practical routine: read new comments in the first hour, hide the ones that break your rules, reply to the useful ones and block repeat offenders. Turn on a keyword filter for words you never want to see. Keep a short pinned reply that explains what you will and won't allow, so that people know the rules before they write. This keeps the post alive without the noise, and it is quicker than restricting every post by hand.
What about groups?
Groups follow their own rules. Admins and moderators can remove comments, mute or remove members and set rules, and some groups require approval for posts. If your goal is to stop a discussion in a group, the tools are in the group's settings and the post menu. Members cannot turn off comments on a post in someone else's group.
How to undo
Open the post again and select the wider audience. For a Reel, switch the comment setting back. For a Page, adjust the settings or remove the keyword blocks you added. The change takes effect straight away, and new comments can appear.
Checklist
- [ ] Decide whether you want no comments or fewer comments.
- [ ] Use the post's three-dot menu to restrict the audience.
- [ ] Check the Reel or Page menu if the post is one of those.
- [ ] Hide or delete old comments separately.
- [ ] Block repeat offenders.
- [ ] Test by viewing the post from another account.
How it works at LikeMan
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FAQ
Can I turn off comments on a Facebook* post?
You can restrict who comments. On some content you can turn commenting off.
How do I stop comments on a Reel?
Open the Reel menu and look for the comment setting. Options vary by version.
Will old comments disappear?
Not automatically. Hide or delete them individually.
Can I do this on a Page?
Yes, with an admin or editor role, using post and Page settings.
Conclusion
Facebook* handles comments through audience controls rather than a single off switch. Use the post or Reel menu to narrow who can comment, moderate old comments by hand and check the Page tools if you manage one. You can reverse any change at any time.