You cannot block a Facebook group the way you block a person, but you can hide it from your feed and prevent notifications
Facebook does not have a "block group" feature. What you can do instead is leave the group (which removes you entirely), mute the group (which hides its posts from your feed but keeps you a member), or turn off notifications (which stops alerts without hiding posts). Which one you choose depends on whether you want to stay in the group at all.
If you want to leave without the group owner knowing you left, leaving quietly is the default — Facebook does not announce departures to group admins the way it does for some other actions. If you want to stay a member but just stop seeing posts, muting is faster and does not require you to rejoin later.
Key Takeaways
- Leaving a group removes you entirely, and you will not see any of its posts or notifications unless you rejoin.
- Muting a group hides its posts from your feed and stops notifications, but you remain a member and can still access the group if you search for it.
- Turning off notifications alone keeps posts visible in your feed but stops alerts — use this if you want to see posts only when you choose to look.
- On mobile, the steps are the same as on desktop, though the menu locations differ slightly.
How to leave a Facebook group entirely
Open the group and look for the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the group header (on mobile, this is usually at the top right of the screen; on desktop, it is near the group name). Tap or click the menu, then select "Leave group". Facebook will ask you to confirm — tap or click "Leave" again.
Once you leave, you will not see the group in your list of groups, and you will not receive any posts or notifications from it. If you change your mind later, you can search for the group by name and rejoin if it is a public group, or ask to rejoin if it is a closed or secret group.
How to mute a Facebook group without leaving
Open the group and tap or click the three-dot menu in the top right. Select "Mute group". You will see options for how long to mute it — you can choose to mute it for 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or indefinitely. Pick the timeframe that fits your situation.
When you mute a group, its posts stop appearing in your main feed, and you will not get notifications about new posts or comments. You will still be listed as a member, and if you visit the group directly, you can still see all its posts and activity. The group will not know you muted it.
To unmute the group later, open it again, tap or click the three-dot menu, and select "Unmute group". Your feed will start showing its posts again.
How to turn off notifications from a group without muting posts
If you want to keep seeing the group's posts in your feed but do not want notifications popping up, open the group and tap or click the three-dot menu. Look for "Notification settings" or "Notifications" and select it. Choose "Off" or "No notifications".
This keeps the group's posts visible when you scroll your feed, but you will not receive alerts on your phone or computer when someone posts or comments. This is useful if you want to stay aware of the group but do not want constant interruptions.
Differences between leaving, muting, and turning off notifications
| Action | You see posts in feed | You get notifications | You are still a member | Can rejoin later |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave group | No | No | No | Yes, if public |
| Mute group | No | No | Yes | Yes, when ready |
| Turn off notifications | Yes | No | Yes | Yes, when ready |
What happens after you leave or mute a group
If you leave a group, the group owner and admins cannot see that you left — Facebook does not send them a notification. However, they can see your name is no longer in the member list if they look. Your past posts and comments in the group remain visible to other members unless you delete them individually.
If you mute a group, nothing changes visibly to anyone else. You remain in the member list, and your past activity is still there. The only difference is what you see on your own screen.
If you want to hide a group from your groups list
Even if you stay in a group, you can hide it from your own groups list so it does not appear when you look at your profile. Open the group, tap or click the three-dot menu, and select "Hide from groups list" or similar wording (the exact phrase varies by device and Facebook version). The group will no longer show in your list of groups, but you can still find it by searching for it by name.
This is different from muting — the group's posts will still appear in your feed and you will still get notifications unless you mute it separately. Use this if you want to stay in the group but do not want it visible to people looking at your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the group owner know if I leave?
No, Facebook does not notify the owner or admins that you left. They can see you are no longer in the member list if they check, but they do not receive an alert. Your past posts in the group remain visible to other members.
Can I mute a group temporarily and then unmute it?
Yes. When you mute a group, you choose how long — 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or indefinitely. When the time expires, the group automatically unmutes. You can also unmute it manually at any time by opening the group and selecting "Unmute group" from the menu.
If I leave a group, can I rejoin?
If the group is public, you can search for it and rejoin when ready. If it is a closed or secret group, you will need to ask to rejoin, and an admin will have to approve your request. Some admins may deny the request, depending on the group's rules.
What is the difference between muting and hiding a group?
Muting hides the group's posts from your feed and stops notifications. Hiding removes the group from your groups list so it does not show on your profile, but posts may still appear in your feed. You can do both at the same time if you want.
Will my comments in the group still be visible after I leave?
Yes. Your past posts and comments remain visible to other group members even after you leave. If you want to remove them, you must delete them individually before leaving or after rejoining.