What blocking a page does
When you block a Facebook page, you stop seeing its posts in your feed, and the page cannot message you or see your profile. You will not receive notifications from that page, and it cannot tag you in photos or posts. The page owner will not be notified that you blocked them — they simply will not see your activity anymore.
Blocking a page is different from unfollowing it. When you unfollow a page, you still see it if someone else shares its content, and it can still message you. Blocking removes the page entirely from your experience on Facebook. The block is permanent until you choose to undo it.
Key Takeaways
- You can block a Facebook page from its main page, from a post it made, or from your settings, and the process takes about 30 seconds.
- The page owner will not know you blocked them, and they cannot see your profile or send you messages after you do.
- Blocking a page does not remove old comments you made on that page's posts, but the page cannot reply to them.
- You can unblock a page at any time through your settings if you change your mind.
- When you block a page, you will not see its posts even if a friend shares them to your feed.
How to block a page from its main profile
Go to the Facebook page you want to block. Click the three dots in the top right corner of the page's cover photo area — this is the menu button. A dropdown list will appear with several options.
Select "Block Page" from that menu. Facebook will ask you to confirm. Click "Block" again in the confirmation window. The page is now blocked, and you will be taken away from that page. You can verify the block worked by trying to visit the page again — Facebook will tell you the page is blocked.
How to block a page from a post it made
If you see a post from a page in your feed and want to block it without visiting the page itself, hover over the post and click the three dots in the top right corner of that post. A menu will appear with several options.
Select "Block [Page Name]" from the menu. Confirm the action when Facebook asks. All future posts from that page will stop appearing in your feed immediately. This method is faster if you are already scrolling through your feed and do not want to navigate to the page itself.
How to block a page through your settings
Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner of your screen. Select "Settings and Privacy," then click "Settings." On the left side, click "Blocking."
Under the "Block users" section, you will see a text box that says "Search for people to block." Type the name of the page you want to block and click the search icon. When the page appears in the results, click "Block" next to its name. The page is now blocked. This method works well if you want to block a page without visiting it first.
What happens to your old comments and interactions
Comments you made on a blocked page's posts will remain visible to other people, but the page cannot reply to them or see your profile. If you want to remove a comment you made on that page's post before blocking it, you can delete the comment yourself by clicking the three dots on your comment and selecting "Delete."
Messages you sent to the page before blocking it will stay in your message history, but the page cannot send you new messages. If the page tries to message you after you block it, the message will not go through. Your message thread with that page will remain in your inbox, but it will be inactive.
How to unblock a page
If you change your mind and want to unblock a page, go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings. Click "Blocking" on the left side. Under "Blocked pages," you will see a list of all pages you have blocked.
Find the page you want to unblock and click "Unblock" next to its name. The page will be unblocked immediately, and it can now see your profile and send you messages again. You will start seeing its posts in your feed if you follow it or if other people share its content. There is no waiting period — the unblock takes effect right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the page know I blocked them?
No. Facebook does not notify pages when you block them. The page owner will simply notice they cannot see your profile or interact with your posts, but they will not receive a message saying you blocked them.
Can I block a page but still see it if a friend shares its content?
No. When you block a page, you will not see its posts even if a friend shares them. The block applies across all of Facebook, not just the page's own feed.
What if I block a page and then change my mind a week later?
You can unblock it at any time through Settings and Privacy > Settings > Blocking. Once you unblock it, the page can message you and see your profile again, and you will see its posts in your feed.
Does blocking a page remove my old likes and comments?
No. Your likes and comments on that page's posts remain visible to others, but the page cannot reply to them or see your profile. You can delete individual comments yourself if you want to remove them.
Can I block a page on mobile the same way as on desktop?
Yes. On the Facebook mobile app, tap the three dots on the page or post and select "Block Page." In settings, go to Settings and Privacy > Settings > Blocking to manage your blocked pages list on mobile.