How to leave a Facebook group on any device
To leave a Facebook group, open the group, tap or click the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Leave group" from the menu. The group will disappear from your Groups list immediately. You won't receive notifications from that group anymore, and the group's posts won't show up in your feed.
The exact wording and button placement varies slightly between Facebook's mobile app, the website, and the desktop version — but the three-dot menu is always your starting point. Once you leave, the group admin can see that you've left, but your past posts and comments stay visible to group members unless you delete them separately.
Key Takeaways
- Leaving a group removes it from your Groups list and stops notifications, but your old posts remain visible unless you delete them.
- Use the three-dot menu at the top of the group page to find the "Leave group" option on any device.
- Group admins can see that you've left, but they cannot force you to rejoin.
- If you change your mind, you can rejoin an open group anytime, but a private group requires the admin's permission.
Leaving a group on Facebook's mobile app
Open the Facebook app and navigate to the group you want to leave. At the top of the group page, you'll see the group name and a three-dot menu icon (⋯) in the upper right corner. Tap that icon.
A menu will appear with several options. Scroll down until you see "Leave group" and tap it. Facebook will ask you to confirm — tap "Leave" again to finish. The group is now removed from your Groups list, and you'll stop receiving notifications from it.
Leaving a group on Facebook's website or desktop
Go to the group's page in your web browser. In the top right corner of the group header, click the three-dot menu icon. A dropdown menu will appear.
Click "Leave group" from the list. Facebook will ask you to confirm your choice. Click "Leave" to complete the action. The group will disappear from your Groups list on both the website and your mobile app (they stay in sync).
What happens to your posts and comments after you leave
Your old posts, comments, and photos remain in the group even after you leave. Other group members can still see them, reply to them, and react to them. If you want those posts removed, you need to delete them individually before or after leaving the group.
To delete a post you made in a group, find the post, click or tap the three-dot menu on that specific post, and select "Delete." You can only delete your own posts — you cannot remove comments or reactions from other people. If a post contains sensitive information, delete it before you leave the group.
Rejoining a group after you leave
If the group is public or has open membership, you can rejoin anytime by searching for the group name and clicking "Join group." The process is the same as joining any other group.
If the group is private, you'll need to request to join again, and the group admin must approve your request. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to several days depending on how active the admin is. Some admins may decline requests from people who previously left.
When you might want to leave a group
You might leave a group because the content no longer interests you, the group has become too active and fills your feed with notifications, or the group's tone or rules no longer match what you're looking for. You might also leave if you're concerned about your privacy or want to reduce the number of groups you're a member of.
Leaving is different from muting a group — if you mute a group instead, you stay a member but stop seeing its posts in your feed and stop receiving notifications. You can unmute the group later without asking permission. If you're unsure whether you want to leave permanently, muting is a good middle ground.
The difference between leaving and muting a group
When you leave a group, you are no longer a member. The group disappears from your Groups list, you receive no notifications, and you cannot see the group's posts unless you rejoin. Your old posts stay visible to members.
When you mute a group, you remain a member, but you don't see its posts in your feed and don't get notifications. You can unmute the group anytime without asking permission. Muting is useful if you want to stay connected to a group but need a break from its activity.
To mute a group instead of leaving, open the group, tap or click the three-dot menu, and select "Mute group." Choose whether to mute notifications, the group's posts from your feed, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a group admin see that I left?
Yes, group admins can see a list of members and can tell when someone leaves. However, they cannot force you to rejoin or prevent you from leaving. If the group is public, you can rejoin anytime without their permission.
Will people know I left the group?
No, Facebook does not notify other group members when you leave. Only the group admin can see that you've left by checking the member list. Your friends won't see a notification about it.
What if I want to leave but keep my posts visible?
Your posts stay visible to group members after you leave — you don't need to do anything. If you want to remove specific posts before leaving, delete them individually first, then leave the group.
Can I leave a group without the admin knowing?
The admin can see that you've left by checking the member list, but no notification is sent to them. Other group members won't know you left unless they notice your absence in conversations.
What's the difference between leaving and blocking a group?
Facebook does not have a "block group" feature. Leaving removes you from the group. If you want to avoid seeing posts from a specific person in a group, you can mute or unfriend that person instead.