Delete a game by removing app permissions
The fastest way to stop a game from appearing on Facebook is to revoke its permission to access your account. When you do this, the game loses the ability to post to your timeline, see your friends, or send you notifications — and it disappears from your games list. The game company keeps any data they stored about you, but Facebook stops letting them interact with your account.
Go to your Facebook settings by clicking the downward arrow in the top right corner of any Facebook page. Select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Apps and websites. You will see a list of every app and game connected to your Facebook account, sorted by how recently you used them.
Find the game you want to remove and click on it. A panel will open showing what information that game can access. Click the Remove button at the bottom of that panel. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click Remove again. The game is now disconnected from your Facebook account.
Key Takeaways
- Removing a game through Facebook Settings stops it from accessing your account and removes it from your games list within minutes.
- The game company keeps any progress or data they stored on their own servers, so you may be able to log back in later using their website or app.
- If you uninstall a game from your phone or computer but do not remove permissions in Facebook Settings, the game can still post and send notifications.
- You can also remove games one at a time from your Facebook Games menu by clicking the three dots next to each game title.
Remove a game from your phone or computer
If you installed the game as an app on your phone or computer, you also need to uninstall it from the device itself. Removing permissions in Facebook Settings does not delete the app from your device — it only stops the app from using your Facebook account.
On an iPhone, open the App Store, tap your profile icon in the top right, go to Manage Your Apps and Subscriptions, find the game, and tap Remove. On Android, open Google Play Store, search for the game, and tap Uninstall. On Windows, go to Settings, click Apps, find the game, and click Uninstall. On Mac, open Finder, click Applications, find the game, and drag it to the Trash.
After you uninstall, the game will no longer run on your device and will stop sending you notifications. If you removed Facebook permissions first, the game cannot post to your timeline or contact you in any way.
Clear game data from your Facebook Games menu
Your Facebook Games menu shows every game you have ever connected to your account. Even games you have not played in years appear there. Removing permissions clears the game from this list, but it can take a few minutes to update.
To see your games list faster, go to Facebook, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the left side, and scroll down to Games. Click on Games to open your games menu. You will see all your connected games. Hover over or click on any game and three dots will appear in the corner. Click those dots and select Remove. This removes the game from your list when ready, though it also removes Facebook permissions at the same time.
What happens to your game progress
When you remove a game from Facebook, you are not deleting the game company's copy of your progress. Most games store your level, coins, friends list, and other data on their own servers, separate from Facebook. If you log back into that game using the game company's website or app, your progress will still be there.
Some games let you log in with an email address or username instead of Facebook. Others require a Facebook login. If a game only offers Facebook login and you have removed permissions, you will not be able to log back in unless you reconnect it to Facebook first. Check the game's website or support page to see what login methods they offer.
Stop games from sending notifications
Even after you remove a game, you might still receive notifications from it if you have not uninstalled the app from your device. Go back to your phone or computer settings and turn off notifications for that specific app. On iPhone, go to Settings, find the game in the list, tap it, and toggle off Allow Notifications. On Android, go to Settings, tap Apps, find the game, tap Notifications, and toggle off Allow notifications.
If you are still getting notifications after removing permissions and turning off app notifications, the game may be sending them through email or text message instead. Check your email spam folder and look for messages from the game company. Most games have an unsubscribe link at the bottom of their emails.
Prevent games from posting to your timeline
Before you remove a game entirely, you can limit what it posts without disconnecting it. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Apps and websites, find the game, and click on it. Look for the section labeled What information can the app use? or Permissions. You can toggle off individual permissions like Post on your behalf or Access your friends list.
Turning off the post permission stops the game from automatically sharing your scores or achievements to your timeline. Your friends will no longer see game invitations or activity from you. The game can still track your play and send you notifications, but it cannot broadcast to your social network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a game from Facebook delete my progress?
No. The game company stores your progress on their own servers, not on Facebook. Removing Facebook permissions only stops the game from accessing your Facebook account. You can usually log back in through the game's website or app and find your progress intact, as long as the game offers a login method other than Facebook.
Can I remove a game and then play it again later?
Yes. You can reconnect the game to your Facebook account anytime by logging into it with Facebook. If the game company still has your data, your progress will be there. If you want to start fresh, most games let you create a new account or reset your progress through their settings.
Why do I still see a game in my list after removing it?
Facebook can take a few minutes to update your games list after you remove permissions. Refresh the page or wait 10 minutes and check again. If the game still appears after an hour, try removing it again from the three-dot menu next to the game title.
What if a game keeps sending me notifications even after I uninstalled it?
The game may be sending notifications through email or text instead of through the app. Check your email spam folder for messages from the game company and click the unsubscribe link. You can also go back to Facebook Settings, find the game in your apps list, and make sure you removed permissions there too.
Do I need to remove the game from Facebook if I already uninstalled the app?
Yes. Uninstalling the app from your phone or computer only removes it from your device. The game can still access your Facebook account, post to your timeline, and send you notifications through Facebook. Remove permissions in Facebook Settings to fully disconnect it.