You can disable comments on individual posts or turn them off for all future posts
Facebook lets you control whether people can comment on what you share. You can disable comments on a single post after you publish it, or you can change your default settings so new posts don't allow comments from the start. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using Facebook on a computer or phone, but the option is in the same place either way.
Disabling comments is useful when you want to share something but don't want to moderate a conversation, or when you're posting something sensitive that doesn't need public feedback. You can still allow likes and reactions — turning off comments doesn't affect those.
Key Takeaways
- You can disable comments on any post you've already published by clicking the three dots on that post and selecting "Turn off commenting".
- On a phone, tap the three dots in the top right corner of your post, then tap "Turn off commenting".
- On a computer, hover over the post, click the three dots menu, and select "Turn off commenting".
- You can turn comments back on anytime using the same menu, even weeks or months after posting.
- Disabling comments on one post does not change your settings for future posts — you must do each post individually or change your default privacy settings.
How to disable comments on a post you've already published
Find the post on your timeline or in your profile. On a phone, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the post. On a computer, hover your mouse over the post and click the three dots that appear. A menu will open with several options.
Look for the option that says "Turn off commenting" and tap or click it. Facebook will confirm that comments are now off. Anyone who tries to comment will see a message saying comments are turned off, but they can still like or react to the post with emoji.
If you change your mind later, you can turn comments back on using the same menu. Click or tap the three dots again and select "Turn on commenting". There's no time limit — you can do this when ready after posting or months later.
How to disable comments before you post
Before you hit "Post", look for the privacy or audience button. On a phone, this usually appears as a button showing who can see the post — it might say "Friends", "Public", or show a specific group name. On a computer, the same button appears near the bottom of the compose box.
Tap or click that button to open the full privacy menu. Scroll down past the audience options until you see "Who can comment on this?". By default, it's set to allow comments from everyone who can see the post. Change this to "Turn off commenting" before you publish.
This approach saves you a step if you know in advance that you don't want comments. However, most people find it easier to publish first and disable comments afterward, since you might change your mind about whether you want feedback.
What happens when you disable comments
Once comments are off, no one can add a new comment to that post — not friends, not family, not anyone. People who already commented before you turned comments off will still see their own comments, but no one else can reply to them or add new ones.
The post itself stays visible to whoever you shared it with. Likes and reactions still work normally. People can still share the post to their own timeline, though they won't be able to comment on it from your original post.
Turning comments back on
You can re-enable comments on any post at any time. Use the same three-dot menu, find "Turn on commenting", and select it. There's no penalty for turning comments on and off multiple times, and no one gets notified when you make the change.
If you turned off comments because of a specific person or situation, turning them back on means everyone can comment again — Facebook doesn't let you disable comments for one person while allowing them for others on the same post. If you need that level of control, you may want to delete the post and share it again with a more limited audience instead.
Changing your default comment settings
If you find yourself disabling comments on most posts, you can adjust your overall privacy settings. On a phone, open the menu (three horizontal lines), scroll to "Settings & privacy", then "Settings". On a computer, click the downward arrow in the top right, then "Settings & privacy", then "Settings".
Look for "Privacy" in the left menu. Under "Who can comment on your posts?", you can set a default for all future posts. Your options are usually "Friends", "Friends except...", or "Public". This doesn't turn off comments entirely — it just limits who can comment. To disable comments completely on new posts, you'll still need to do it post by post using the method described above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable comments for just one person?
No. Facebook doesn't have a feature to block comments from a specific person on a specific post. Your options are to disable comments for everyone or to delete the post and reshare it with a smaller audience that excludes that person. You can also block or restrict that person's account, which prevents them from seeing your posts at all.
Will people know I turned off comments?
Yes. When someone tries to comment, they'll see a message saying "Comments are turned off for this post." They'll know you disabled them, but Facebook doesn't send a notification to everyone who can see the post announcing that comments are off.
Can I disable comments on old posts?
Yes. You can disable comments on any post you've published, no matter how old it is. Use the three-dot menu on that post and select "Turn off commenting". This works on posts from years ago.
What if I disable comments and then someone tags me in a reply?
If comments are already disabled, people can't comment at all, so they can't tag you in a reply. If comments were on when someone replied and tagged you, and then you disable comments, their existing comment and tag stay visible — but no one can add new comments or replies to it.
Does disabling comments affect shares?
No. People can still share your post to their own timeline or send it to friends, even if comments are turned off. Disabling comments only prevents people from commenting on your original post.