You can block a Facebook group to stop seeing its posts, but blocking works differently than leaving
When you block a group on Facebook, you stop receiving notifications from it and its posts disappear from your feed. However, blocking a group does not remove you from the member list — other members can still see your name as part of the group. If you want to be completely invisible to the group, you need to leave it first, then block it. Blocking prevents the group from sending you notifications and keeps new posts out of your feed, but it does not erase your past membership.
The block takes effect immediately. You will not see posts from that group in your News Feed, and you will not receive notifications when someone posts or comments. If you change your mind, you can unblock the group at any time and your feed will show its posts again.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking a group hides its posts from your feed and stops notifications, but does not remove your name from the member list.
- Leave the group first if you want other members to stop seeing you as part of it, then block it for complete separation.
- You can block a group directly from your News Feed, from the group page itself, or from your groups list.
- Blocking a group is reversible — you can unblock it later if you want to see its posts again.
How to block a group from your News Feed
The fastest way to block a group is from your News Feed when you see one of its posts. Hover over or tap the post, and a three-dot menu icon will appear in the top right corner of the post. Click or tap that menu, then select "Hide all from [Group Name]". A popup will ask you to confirm — click "Block Group" to finish.
This method works on both desktop and mobile. On mobile, you may need to swipe left on the post first to reveal the menu icon, depending on your device and Facebook version.
How to block a group from the group page itself
If you are already on the group's page, look for the three-dot menu icon near the top right of the page, usually next to the "Joined" button or member count. Click or tap it and select "Block Group". Confirm when Facebook asks you to verify.
On mobile, this menu is often at the very top of the group page. If you do not see it immediately, scroll to the top of the page — the menu should be visible near the group name and cover image.
How to block a group from your groups list
You can also block a group from your complete list of groups. On desktop, go to your profile, click "Groups" in the left menu, and find the group you want to block. Hover over the group name or thumbnail, and a three-dot menu will appear. Click it and select "Block Group".
On mobile, open the Facebook app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down to "Groups", find the group, and tap the three-dot menu next to its name. Select "Block Group" and confirm.
Why you should leave before you block
Blocking a group does not remove your name from its member list. If privacy from other group members matters to you, leave the group first. To leave, go to the group page, click the "Joined" button (or three-dot menu on mobile), and select "Leave Group". Once you have left, then block the group using any of the methods above.
Leaving first means other members cannot see you as part of the group anymore, and blocking ensures you will not accidentally see the group's posts if you scroll through old content or if the group is mentioned elsewhere on Facebook. This two-step approach gives you complete separation.
What happens after you block a group
Once blocked, the group will not appear in your groups list, and you will not see any of its posts in your News Feed. If someone tags you in a post from a blocked group, you will not be notified. The group's name will not appear in your search results when you search for groups.
Other members of the group cannot tell that you have blocked it — they will only know you are no longer a member if you left the group before blocking. Blocking is silent and does not send any notification to the group or its administrators.
How to unblock a group if you change your mind
Blocking a group is not permanent. To unblock it, go to your Facebook settings by clicking the downward arrow in the top right corner of any page, then select "Settings and Privacy" and "Settings". On the left menu, click "Blocking". Scroll down to "Blocked Groups" and find the group you want to unblock. Click "Unblock" next to its name.
On mobile, open the Facebook app, tap the menu icon, go to "Settings and Privacy", then "Settings", scroll down to "Blocking", and find "Blocked Groups". Tap "Unblock" next to the group name. Once unblocked, the group's posts will start appearing in your feed again, and you will receive notifications from it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the group know I blocked it?
No. Facebook does not notify groups or their members when you block a group. The only way members would know you are no longer part of the group is if you left it before blocking, and they checked the member list.
Can I block a group without leaving it first?
Yes, you can block a group while still being listed as a member. However, if you want other members to stop seeing your name in the group, you must leave first. Blocking alone does not remove you from the member list.
What if I block a group but someone tags me in a post from it?
You will not receive a notification about the tag. The post will not appear in your feed. However, your name will still be visible on the post itself if you were tagged before blocking the group.
Can I block a group and then rejoin it later?
Yes. You can unblock the group at any time and then request to join it again if it is a closed or secret group, or join it immediately if it is public. There is no penalty for blocking and unblocking groups.
Does blocking a group block the individual members too?
No. Blocking a group only affects that group. You will still see posts from individual members in your feed and receive messages from them. If you want to block specific people, you need to block them individually.