You can delete your own comments in seconds, and Facebook lets you do it from the comment itself

To delete a comment you wrote, find it on Facebook and hover your mouse over it (or long-press it on a phone). A three-dot menu will appear in the top right corner of the comment. Tap or click those three dots, then select Delete from the menu that opens. The comment disappears when ready — Facebook does not ask you to confirm, and the person who posted the original content will not get a notification that you deleted it.

You can delete comments you made on other people's posts, on your own posts, or on pages you manage. The process is the same everywhere. If you cannot see the three-dot menu, make sure you are looking at a comment you actually wrote — you cannot delete someone else's comment unless you are the page owner or administrator.

Key Takeaways

  • Hover over or long-press any comment you wrote to see the three-dot menu, then select Delete.
  • Deleted comments disappear right away, and the original poster does not get notified.
  • You can only delete comments you wrote yourself, unless you manage the page or group where the comment appears.
  • If you want to hide a comment without deleting it, you can edit it instead to remove the text.
  • On mobile, swipe left on the comment or long-press it to bring up the menu options.

Deleting comments on your own posts

When someone comments on a post you made, you have two choices: delete their comment, or delete your own comment in response. To delete your own reply, use the three-dot menu on that specific comment. To delete someone else's comment on your post, hover over their comment and click the three dots, then choose Delete — this removes it from your post entirely.

Deleting someone else's comment from your post does not send them a notification, but they may notice it is gone if they look back at your post. This is useful if someone posts spam, harassment, or something you do not want associated with your account. You have full control over comments on posts you create.

Deleting comments on other people's posts

You can delete any comment you wrote on someone else's post using the same three-dot menu. Find your comment, hover or long-press, and select Delete. The post owner can still see that you wrote something (the comment count may stay the same), but your words are gone.

This is helpful if you change your mind about something you said, made a typo, or want to remove a comment that no longer reflects your view. The original poster may or may not notice the deletion depending on whether they were watching the thread.

Deleting comments on pages and groups you manage

If you are an administrator or moderator of a Facebook page or group, you can delete any comment posted there, not just your own. Hover over the comment and click the three dots, then select Delete. You can also hide a comment instead, which keeps it visible only to the person who wrote it and to administrators — other members will not see it.

Hiding is useful when you want to review a comment before deciding whether to delete it, or when you want to discourage a behavior without when ready removing the content. The person who wrote the comment will not know it is hidden unless they log out and check, or unless you message them about it.

What happens after you delete a comment

Once you delete a comment, it is gone from Facebook's public view. The person who posted the original content will not receive a notification that you deleted it. If the comment had replies, those replies disappear too — Facebook removes the entire comment thread.

Deleted comments cannot be recovered through Facebook's interface. If you deleted something by accident, your only option is to write it again. Facebook keeps some data in its servers for legal and safety reasons, but you cannot retrieve a deleted comment yourself.

Editing a comment instead of deleting it

If you want to fix a typo or change what you said without erasing it completely, you can edit the comment instead. Hover over your comment and click the three dots, then select Edit. Type your new text and click Save. The edited comment will show an "Edited" label below it so people know you changed it.

Editing is less disruptive than deleting if you are just correcting yourself or adding context. People who already read your original comment will see the label and can click it to view what you changed. This is more transparent than deletion and keeps the conversation thread intact.

Deleting comments on mobile devices

On iPhone or Android, the process is slightly different because there is no hover function. Find the comment you want to delete and long-press it (press and hold for a second or two). A menu will pop up with options including Delete. Tap Delete and the comment is removed.

On some Android phones, you may also be able to swipe left on the comment to reveal the delete option. If long-pressing does not work, try swiping. The exact method depends on your phone model and which version of the Facebook app you have installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a comment someone else made on my post?

Yes. Hover over their comment and click the three dots, then select Delete. You can remove any comment from your own posts. The person who wrote it will not get a notification, but they may notice it is gone if they check your post again.

What if I delete a comment that has replies?

All the replies to that comment disappear too. Facebook removes the entire comment thread at once. If you only want to remove your comment but keep the conversation, edit it instead and leave a note explaining why.

Can I recover a comment I deleted by accident?

No. Once you delete a comment through Facebook, you cannot get it back through the app or website. Your only option is to write the comment again. Facebook stores some deleted data for legal reasons, but users cannot retrieve it themselves.

Does the person know when I delete my comment?

They do not get a notification. However, if they were watching the conversation or if the comment had replies, they may notice it is gone when they look back at the post.

Can I delete comments on a page I do not own?

You can only delete comments you wrote yourself. If you are an administrator or moderator of the page, you can delete anyone's comments. Otherwise, you can only remove your own.