Delete your own comments in three steps
You can remove any comment you posted on Facebook — whether it's on your own post, someone else's post, or in a group. Facebook keeps the comment visible to you while you're deciding, then removes it from everyone's view once you confirm deletion. The process takes less than a minute.
Find the comment you want to delete. Hover your mouse over it (on a computer) or long-press it (on a phone). A three-dot menu will appear in the top right corner of that comment. Tap or click the three dots, then select "Delete" from the menu that opens. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again, and the comment is gone.
Once deleted, the comment disappears from the post entirely. No notification goes to the person whose post you commented on, and no record remains visible to other users. If someone had replied to your comment before you deleted it, their reply will also be removed.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any comment you wrote by finding it, clicking the three-dot menu, and selecting Delete.
- Deleted comments disappear completely — the person who posted cannot see that you commented or that you deleted it.
- If your comment had replies from other people, those replies are also removed when you delete the original comment.
- You cannot delete comments that other people wrote on your posts, but you can hide them or report them if they violate Facebook's rules.
- On mobile, long-press the comment to bring up the menu instead of hovering.
Delete comments on your own posts
When someone comments on a post you created, you have the option to delete their comment from your post. This is different from deleting your own comments — you're removing someone else's words from your space. You might do this if a comment is spam, off-topic, or something you straightforward don't want visible on your post.
Find the comment on your post. Hover over it or long-press it to reveal the three-dot menu. Click or tap the three dots, then select "Delete." The comment will be removed from your post when ready. The person who wrote the comment will not receive a notification that you deleted it, but they may notice it's gone if they look back at your post.
If you want to keep the comment but don't want it visible to everyone, you can hide it instead. Use the same three-dot menu and select "Hide comment" — only you and the person who wrote it will see it. This is useful when you want to discourage a conversation without completely removing someone's words.
Delete comments in groups and on shared posts
Comments you post in Facebook groups or on posts that friends have shared work the same way as comments on your own posts. You own any comment you write, so you can delete it anytime by finding it, clicking the three-dot menu, and selecting Delete.
If you're a group admin or moderator, you also have the power to delete comments that other members wrote in the group. This helps you enforce group rules and keep discussions on track. Use the same three-dot menu on any comment and select Delete — the member will see that their comment is gone, but Facebook won't send them a notification explaining why.
Group admins should be aware that deleting comments without explanation can frustrate members. Many groups post their rules at the top and delete comments that break them — making your rules clear helps members understand why their comment was removed.
What happens when you delete a comment
When you delete a comment, Facebook removes it from the post when ready. No one can see it anymore — not the original poster, not people who had replied to it, and not people scrolling through the comments section. The comment does not leave a trace like "deleted comment" or "[removed]" — it straightforward vanishes.
If your deleted comment had replies, those replies disappear too. This can be frustrating for people who replied to you, because their response no longer makes sense without your original comment visible. For this reason, think twice before deleting a comment that has sparked a conversation.
Facebook does not notify anyone when you delete a comment. The person whose post you commented on will not know you deleted it unless they happen to look back and notice it's gone. If you're trying to quietly remove something you regret, deletion is the way to do it.
Hide comments instead of deleting them
If you posted something you're not proud of but don't want to erase it completely, you can hide the comment instead of deleting it. When you hide a comment on someone else's post, only you and the person who posted can see it. Everyone else sees nothing — no comment, no indication that a comment was hidden.
To hide a comment, find it, click the three-dot menu, and select "Hide comment." The comment stays in Facebook's system and can be unhidden later if you change your mind. This is useful if you're unsure whether you want to keep something or if you want to step back from a heated conversation without erasing your words.
You cannot hide comments that other people wrote on your posts — you can only delete them or report them. Hiding only works for your own comments on other people's posts and in groups.
Report comments that break Facebook's rules
If someone else's comment is abusive, hateful, spam, or violates Facebook's community standards, you can report it instead of asking the poster to delete it. Reporting sends the comment to Facebook's review team, who will decide whether it breaks the rules and remove it if it does.
Find the comment, click the three-dot menu, and select "Report comment." Facebook will ask you to choose a reason — select the one that best describes the problem (harassment, hate speech, spam, etc.). You can add details if you want. Facebook will review your report, but you won't hear back about the outcome unless the comment is removed and the person who posted it appeals.
Reporting is slower than deleting — it can take hours or days for Facebook to review — but it's the right tool when someone else's behavior is the problem. If you're a post owner or group admin and you want when ready action, delete the comment first and report it second.
Recover a deleted comment
Once you delete a comment, you cannot recover it through Facebook. The comment is gone permanently. If you deleted something important by accident, you cannot ask Facebook to restore it.
The only way to get the comment back is to rewrite it and post it again. If the original comment had replies that you want to preserve, those replies are also gone — you'll have to ask the people who replied to repost their responses.
For this reason, take a moment before confirming deletion, especially if your comment is part of an important conversation. If you're just removing spam or something you regret, deletion is final and that's usually what you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete comments on my own posts that other people wrote?
Yes. You can delete any comment on your post by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting Delete. The person who wrote it won't get a notification, but they may notice it's gone if they look back. You can also hide the comment so only you and the writer see it.
Will the person know I deleted my comment?
Not unless they look back at the post and notice it's missing. Facebook doesn't send notifications when you delete a comment. If your comment had replies, those replies will also disappear, which might tip people off that something was removed.
What if I delete a comment by accident?
You cannot recover it through Facebook. Your only option is to rewrite the comment and post it again. This is why it's worth taking a moment before confirming deletion if the comment is part of an important conversation.
Can I delete comments in Facebook groups?
Yes. You can delete any comment you wrote in a group. If you're a group admin or moderator, you can also delete comments that other members posted. Use the three-dot menu on any comment and select Delete.
What's the difference between hiding and deleting a comment?
Deleting removes the comment completely — no one can see it. Hiding keeps the comment in Facebook's system but makes it invisible to everyone except you and the person who posted. You can only hide your own comments, not comments others wrote on your posts.