Delete a comment you wrote
To remove a comment you posted on Facebook, find the comment on your timeline, a friend's post, or in a group. Hover your mouse over the comment (on a computer) or long-press it (on a phone). A menu will appear with options including a trash or delete icon. Click or tap that icon, then confirm the deletion. The comment disappears when ready.
On a computer, you may see three dots (•••) appear when you hover over your comment. Click those dots to open a menu where "Delete" is listed. On a phone using the Facebook app, press and hold the comment until a menu slides up from the bottom of the screen. Tap "Delete" from that menu.
Once deleted, the comment is gone from the post and from your activity log. Other people will no longer see it, and Facebook does not keep a visible record of what you wrote. If someone had already replied to your comment before you deleted it, their reply may still appear, but your original words will be gone.
Key Takeaways
- Hover over your comment on a computer or long-press it on a phone to see the delete option.
- Deleted comments disappear when ready and are not visible to anyone, including the post owner.
- Replies to your comment may still show up even after you delete your words, so deletion does not erase the entire conversation thread.
- You can only delete comments you wrote yourself; you cannot delete someone else's comment unless you own the post or the group.
Delete comments on your own posts
If someone else commented on a post you created, you can delete their comment from your post. This is different from deleting your own comment — you have the right to remove comments from posts you own. Hover over or long-press the comment you want to remove, then select the delete option from the menu that appears.
You might want to delete a comment because it is spam, offensive, or off-topic. Removing it does not notify the person who wrote it, but they may notice their comment is gone if they look back at the post. Facebook does not send a message explaining why you deleted it.
Delete comments in groups you manage
If you are a group admin or moderator, you can delete any comment posted in that group, whether you wrote it or not. This is part of your responsibility to keep the group on topic and free of spam or harmful content. The process is the same: hover over or long-press the comment, then select delete.
When you delete a comment as a group moderator, the person who wrote it does not receive a notification from Facebook. However, they may see that their comment is missing if they return to the post. Some groups post rules about what kinds of comments are allowed, which helps members understand why comments get removed.
What happens to replies after you delete a comment
If your comment had replies before you deleted it, those replies may still be visible on the post. Your original comment text will be gone, but the conversation thread may remain. This can look odd — a reply will appear without the comment it was responding to.
If this bothers you, you have two options. You can ask the people who replied to delete their replies as well, or you can leave the thread as is. Facebook does not automatically clean up replies when a parent comment is deleted.
Recover a deleted comment
Once you delete a comment, Facebook does not provide a way to undo the deletion or recover the text. There is no "restore" button or archive of deleted comments that you can access. If you deleted something by accident and need the text back, you would have to rewrite it from memory.
If you are unsure whether you want to delete a comment, you can edit it instead. Hover over your comment and select "Edit" to change the text without removing it entirely. This way you keep the comment visible but change what it says.
Edit a comment instead of deleting it
Editing is useful when you made a typo, want to add more information, or need to soften the tone of what you wrote. Hover over your comment on a computer or long-press it on a phone, then select "Edit" from the menu. The comment text will become editable — you can change the words, add punctuation, or rewrite it entirely.
When you finish editing, click outside the comment box or tap "Done" to save your changes. The edited comment stays in the same place on the post. Facebook does not mark edited comments with a label saying they were changed, so other people will not know you modified it unless they saw the original version.
Common reasons comments get stuck or won't delete
Occasionally a comment will not delete on the first try. This usually happens because of a slow internet connection or a temporary glitch in the Facebook app. If the delete button does not work, try closing the app completely and opening it again, or switch from the app to Facebook's website on a browser.
If you are trying to delete someone else's comment and the delete option does not appear, you may not have permission. You can only delete comments on posts you own, in groups you manage, or on your own profile. If the comment is on someone else's post and you did not write it, you cannot remove it — only the post owner or a group moderator can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a comment I made on someone else's post?
Yes. You can delete any comment you wrote, no matter whose post it is on. Hover over or long-press your comment and select delete. The comment disappears from the post, and the post owner cannot see it anymore.
Will the person know I deleted my comment?
Facebook does not send a notification when you delete a comment. However, if someone was following the conversation or had replied to your comment, they may notice it is gone when they look back at the post.
What if I delete a comment but someone already screenshotted it?
Deleting a comment from Facebook removes it from the platform, but it does not affect screenshots or copies someone else saved. If you are concerned about something you wrote being shared, deletion limits its spread on Facebook but does not may provide it will not appear elsewhere.
Can I delete multiple comments at once?
No. Facebook requires you to delete comments one at a time. There is no bulk delete feature for comments. If you need to remove many comments, you will have to go through each one individually.
Does deleting a comment delete the entire conversation thread?
No. Deleting your comment removes only your words. Replies to your comment and other comments on the same post stay visible. If you want to remove the entire thread, you would need to delete each comment separately.