You can delete a Facebook Business Page in three steps, but you have 14 days to change your mind
To delete a Facebook Business Page, go to Page Settings, scroll to the bottom, and click "Remove Page". Facebook will ask you to confirm, then give you two weeks to restore it if you change your mind. After 14 days, the page and all its content — posts, photos, reviews, messages — are gone permanently and cannot be recovered.
The process is straightforward, but the timing matters. If you delete a page by accident or realize you need it back, you have exactly 14 days from the deletion date to restore it yourself. After that window closes, Facebook cannot bring it back, even if you contact them.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a Facebook Business Page removes all posts, photos, reviews, and messages permanently after 14 days.
- You have 14 days after deletion to restore the page yourself without contacting Facebook.
- Only the person who created the page or a page admin with full control can delete it.
- If your page has a large following or active customers, read your data before deleting to keep a record of posts and interactions.
- Deactivating a page (hiding it temporarily) is different from deleting it and may be a better choice if you might need it later.
The difference between deleting and deactivating a page
Facebook offers two ways to remove a page from public view: deactivating and deleting. Deactivating hides the page from the public but keeps it in your account. You can reactivate it anytime without losing any content. Deleting removes the page entirely and starts a 14-day countdown to permanent removal.
Choose deactivation if you might want to use the page again later — for example, if you are closing your business temporarily or taking a break from social media. Choose deletion if you are certain you will not need the page and want to remove it completely. Many business owners deactivate first to make sure they do not need the page, then delete it weeks or months later.
Step-by-step: How to delete your page
Open your Facebook Business Page and click the settings icon (gear symbol) in the top right corner. Select "Settings and Privacy", then "Settings". Scroll all the way to the bottom of the left menu and click "Remove Page". Facebook will show you a warning that says "Deleting your page will permanently remove all content." Click "Delete [Page Name]" to confirm.
After you confirm, the page moves to a deleted state. It will no longer appear in search results or on your profile, but you can still restore it during the 14-day window. To restore it, go to your Page List, find the deleted page, and click "Restore". The page will reappear with all its original content intact.
If the 14 days pass without restoration, Facebook automatically completes the deletion. At that point, the page cannot be recovered through any method, including contacting Facebook support.
What happens to your page data when you delete
When you delete a page, Facebook removes all posts, photos, videos, reviews, comments, and direct messages. Any followers you had will no longer see your page in their feed or profile. If customers left reviews on your page, those reviews disappear. If you had a shop or catalog connected to the page, that data is also deleted.
Before you delete, consider downloading your page data if the page has been active for a while or has customer interactions you want to keep. To do this, go to Settings, scroll to "Your Information", and click "read Your Information". Select the date range and content types you want, then Facebook will create a file you can read. This gives you a record of posts and interactions even after the page is gone.
Who can delete a page and what permissions you need
Only a page admin with full control can delete a Facebook Business Page. If you are an editor, moderator, or analyst, you cannot delete the page — you can only manage posts and messages. If you are the person who created the page, you automatically have admin rights. If someone else created it, they must either delete it themselves or give you admin access first.
To check your role on the page, go to Settings and click "Page Roles". You will see a list of everyone with access and their permission level. If you need to delete the page but do not have admin access, ask the page creator or another admin to either delete it or promote you to admin first.
Restoring a deleted page within the 14-day window
If you delete a page by mistake, you have 14 days to restore it. Go to your Page List (click the menu icon and select "Pages"), scroll down to find the deleted page, and click "Restore". The page will reappear exactly as it was, with all posts, photos, and followers intact. You can restore it as many times as you want during the 14-day period.
After the 14 days end, the restore option disappears from your Page List. At that point, the page is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Mark your calendar if you are unsure whether you want to keep the page — waiting until day 13 gives you time to change your mind without losing anything.
What to do if you want to keep the page but stop using it
If you are not sure whether you will need the page in the future, deactivate it instead of deleting it. Deactivated pages are hidden from the public and do not appear in search results, but they stay in your account with all content preserved. You can reactivate them anytime without losing a single post or follower.
To deactivate a page, go to Settings, scroll to "Remove Page", and click "Deactivate Page" instead of "Delete Page". The page will disappear from public view but remain in your account. If you change your mind later, go back to Settings and click "Reactivate Page". This is a safer choice if your business might reopen, you might want to reference old posts, or you straightforward want to pause your social media presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a Facebook Business Page if I am not the admin?
No. Only a page admin can delete a page. If you need the page deleted but do not have admin access, contact the person who created the page or another admin and ask them to delete it or promote you to admin first. You cannot delete a page where you only have editor, moderator, or analyst permissions.
What happens to customer reviews after I delete my page?
All reviews posted on your page are deleted along with the page itself. However, reviews customers left on other platforms (Google, Yelp, your website) are not affected. If you want to keep a record of reviews, read your page data before deleting.
Can Facebook recover my page after the 14 days are up?
No. After 14 days, the page is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered by Facebook support or any other method. If you realize you need the page back after the window closes, you would have to create a new page from scratch.
If I deactivate my page instead of deleting it, will people still see it?
No. A deactivated page is hidden from public view and will not appear in search results or on your profile. However, the page still exists in your account, and you can reactivate it anytime to make it public again.
Does deleting my page affect my personal Facebook account?
No. Deleting a Business Page only removes that page. Your personal Facebook account, profile, and any other pages you manage are not affected. The deletion is specific to that one Business Page only.