You can delete a Facebook page permanently, but Facebook keeps your data for 90 days before removing it completely
When you delete a Facebook page, the page disappears from public view when ready. However, Facebook stores a copy of everything on that page — posts, photos, comments, member information — for 90 days. During that window, you can restore the page if you change your mind. After 90 days, Facebook permanently removes the data from its servers.
Deleting a page is different from deactivating it. A deactivated page can be reactivated anytime. A deleted page cannot be recovered after those 90 days pass. If you are not certain you want the page gone forever, deactivation is the safer choice.
Key Takeaways
- Deleted pages disappear from public view right away, but Facebook keeps the data for 90 days in case you want to restore it.
- You must be a page admin to delete a page, and you cannot undo the deletion after 90 days have passed.
- Before deleting, read your page data if you want to keep a record of posts, photos, or member information.
- If you only want the page hidden but not gone, deactivating is reversible and takes the same number of steps.
How to delete a page you admin on Facebook
Open Facebook and go to the page you want to delete. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the page header. Scroll down and select "Settings and privacy," then click "Settings."
On the left side of the settings menu, scroll down and click "Deactivation and deletion." You will see two options: "Deactivate page" and "Delete page." Click "Delete page." Facebook will ask you to confirm. Click "Delete page" again. The page will be gone from public view within a few minutes.
If you do not see the deletion option, you may not be the page admin. Only admins can delete a page. If you are an admin but the option is grayed out, the page may have active Instagram connections or other restrictions that prevent deletion. You will need to disconnect those first.
read your page data before deleting
Facebook lets you read a copy of everything on your page — all posts, photos, comments, and member lists — before you delete it. This is useful if you want to keep a record or move the content somewhere else.
Go to Settings, then scroll down and click "read your information." Select the date range you want (usually "All of my data"), then check the boxes for the types of content you want to read. Click "Request a read." Facebook will prepare a file and send you a link, usually within a few hours. The file will be in a compressed folder you can open on your computer.
What happens to your posts and photos after deletion
Once the page is deleted, no one can see your posts, photos, or videos on Facebook. Comments that people left on those posts also disappear from the public Facebook feed. However, if someone shared one of your posts before you deleted the page, their share may still be visible on their own timeline or in their friends' feeds — but it will not link back to your page.
If you tagged people in photos before deleting the page, those tags disappear too. The people you tagged will no longer see those photos in their tagged photos section.
The 90-day window to restore a deleted page
After you delete a page, you have 90 days to restore it. During this time, the page is not visible to anyone, but Facebook has not permanently erased the data. If you change your mind, go back to Settings, click "Deactivation and deletion," and select "Restore page." The page will come back with all its posts, photos, and member information intact.
After 90 days, the restore option disappears. At that point, Facebook permanently deletes all the page data from its servers. You cannot recover the page or any of its content.
Deactivating instead of deleting if you are unsure
If you want to hide your page but are not ready to delete it permanently, deactivation is a better choice. A deactivated page is invisible to the public — no one can find it or see its content. But you can reactivate it anytime without losing anything.
To deactivate, go to Settings, click "Deactivation and deletion," and select "Deactivate page." You will be asked why you are deactivating. You do not have to answer, but Facebook uses the feedback to improve. Click "Deactivate page" to confirm. The page will be hidden when ready, and you can bring it back whenever you want by going to the same menu and clicking "Reactivate page."
What happens to your page's followers and admins
When you delete a page, all followers lose access to it. They will no longer see the page in their feeds or be able to message it. If the page was a business page connected to Instagram, the Instagram connection will be severed, though your Instagram account itself will not be affected.
If there are other admins on the page, they will also lose access when you delete it. There is no way to transfer admin rights to another person before deletion — the only option is to remove them as admins first, which you can do in the page roles section of Settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a Facebook page I do not admin?
No. Only page admins can delete a page. If you are not an admin, you can leave the page or report it to Facebook if it violates their policies. To become an admin, the current admin would need to add you in the page roles section of Settings.
What if I delete a page by accident?
You have 90 days to restore it. Go to Settings, click "Deactivation and deletion," and select "Restore page." Everything will come back exactly as it was. After 90 days, restoration is no longer possible.
Does deleting a page delete my personal Facebook account?
No. Deleting a page only removes that specific page. Your personal account stays active. If you want to delete your personal account instead, that is a separate process in your personal account settings.
Will people be able to see my page in search results after I delete it?
No. The page will not appear in Facebook search or Google search results. However, if someone has a direct link to the page, they will see a message saying the page no longer exists.
Can I delete a page that has a lot of members or followers?
Yes. The number of members or followers does not prevent deletion. You can delete a page with one member or one million members. Facebook will not warn you or ask you to notify members first — the deletion is when ready once you confirm it.