What blocking a page does and doesn't do
Blocking a Facebook page stops that page from contacting you and removes its posts from your feed. You won't see their content, they won't see yours, and they can't message you or tag you in posts. However, blocking a page is different from blocking a person — the page owner can still see your public posts if they visit your profile directly, and they'll know you blocked them because the page will no longer appear in their followers list.
If you want to hide a page's posts without fully blocking it, Facebook also offers an "Unfollow" option, which keeps the page in your followers list but removes its content from your feed. You can unfollow and refollow a page anytime without the page owner knowing. Blocking is permanent until you choose to unblock, so use it when you want a complete separation.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking a page removes all its posts from your feed, stops notifications from that page, and prevents it from messaging or tagging you.
- The page owner will see that you've blocked them because you'll disappear from their followers list.
- Unfollowing a page hides its posts without the page owner knowing, and you can unfollow and refollow anytime.
- You can block a page from your feed, from the page itself, or from your settings, depending on which is most convenient.
- Blocking a page does not delete past comments you made on that page's posts, though the page can delete them.
How to block a page from your feed
The quickest way to block a page is directly from your feed. When you see a post from the page you want to block, click or tap the three dots in the top right corner of that post. A menu will appear with several options.
Select "Block [Page Name]" from the menu. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Block" again. The page's posts will when ready disappear from your feed, and you won't receive notifications from that page anymore. If you change your mind later, you can unblock the page through your settings.
How to block a page from the page itself
If you're already on the page you want to block, you can block it directly from there. Look for the three dots icon, usually in the top right area of the page's cover photo or in the "About" section. Click or tap those dots.
A dropdown menu will appear. Select "Block Page" or "Block [Page Name]". Confirm your choice when Facebook asks. You'll be taken away from the page, and it will be blocked when ready. This method works the same way as blocking from your feed — the page owner will see you've been removed from their followers.
How to block a page through your settings
You can also manage blocked pages through your Facebook settings, which is useful if you want to block multiple pages or review pages you've already blocked. On a computer, click the downward arrow in the top right corner of Facebook and select "Settings and Privacy," then "Settings."
On a phone or tablet, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) at the bottom right, scroll down to "Settings and Privacy," and tap "Settings." Once in Settings, look for "Blocking" in the left menu. Click or tap it, and you'll see a section labeled "Block Pages." Type the name of the page you want to block in the search box, find it in the results, and click or tap "Block."
Unblocking a page you've blocked
If you blocked a page and want to see its content again, you can unblock it anytime. Go to Settings, find "Blocking" in the left menu, and scroll to the "Block Pages" section. You'll see a list of all pages you've blocked.
Find the page you want to unblock and click or tap "Unblock" next to it. The page will when ready be unblocked, and you'll start seeing its posts in your feed again if you follow it. The page owner won't be notified that you've unblocked them, but they may notice you've reappeared in their followers list.
What happens to your past comments and interactions
Blocking a page doesn't automatically delete comments you've made on that page's posts in the past. Those comments will remain visible on the page unless you delete them yourself or the page owner deletes them. If you want to remove your comments before blocking, go back to the page, find your comments, and delete them individually.
After you block a page, you won't be able to see new comments from that page on your own posts, and the page won't be able to tag you in anything. However, if the page tagged you before you blocked it, that tag may still appear on your timeline — you can remove it by clicking the tag and selecting "Remove Tag."
Blocking a page versus unfollowing
Unfollowing a page is less severe than blocking and is useful when you want to hide a page's posts without cutting off all contact. To unfollow a page, click or tap the "Following" button on the page (or next to the page name in your feed) and select "Unfollow." The page will stay in your followers list, but you won't see their posts anymore.
The page owner won't know you've unfollowed them, and you can refollow anytime. If you unfollow and then refollow, the page won't be notified. Use unfollowing when you want a break from a page's content but might want to see it again later. Use blocking when you want a complete separation and don't want the page to contact you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the page owner know I blocked them?
Yes. The page owner will see that you've disappeared from their followers list, and Facebook may notify them that you've blocked their page. They can also check by searching for your profile — if they can't find you or see your posts, they'll know you've blocked them.
Can I block a page without unfollowing it first?
You don't need to unfollow before blocking. Blocking automatically stops you from following the page and removes all its content from your feed. Unfollowing is a separate, gentler option if you just want to hide posts without blocking.
What if I block a page and then the page changes its name?
The block stays in place even if the page changes its name. You won't see posts from that page regardless of what it's called. If you want to unblock it, you'll need to find it by its new name in your blocked pages list.
Can I block a page from my phone?
Yes. The process is the same on phones and tablets as on computers. Tap the three dots on a post from that page and select "Block," or go to Settings, find Blocking, and search for the page name to block it there.