You can leave a Facebook group in one tap, and group members won't see a notification
To leave a Facebook group, open the group, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Leave group" from the menu. The group will no longer appear in your Groups list, and you won't receive notifications from it. Unlike some social platforms, Facebook does not send a notification to the group or its admin when you leave — your departure is private.
The process is the same whether you're using Facebook on a phone or computer, though the exact location of the menu button differs slightly between devices. Once you leave, you can rejoin the group later if you change your mind, as long as the group is public or you receive another invitation.
Key Takeaways
- Leaving a group takes one tap and removes the group from your Groups list immediately.
- Group members and admins do not receive a notification that you have left.
- You can rejoin a public group at any time, or wait for an invitation to rejoin a private group.
- Leaving a group does not delete your past comments or posts in that group.
- If you want your old posts removed, you must delete them individually before or after leaving.
How to leave on your phone
Open the Facebook app and go to your Groups list by tapping the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then selecting "Groups." Find the group you want to leave and tap it to open it.
Once inside the group, look for the three dots or three lines icon in the top right corner of the screen. Tap it to open a menu. Scroll down and select "Leave group." A confirmation message will appear asking if you're sure — tap "Leave" again to confirm. The group will disappear from your list immediately.
How to leave on a computer
Go to facebook.com and click "Groups" in the left sidebar, or search for the group by name using the search bar at the top. Click the group name to open it.
Once you're in the group, look for the three dots icon in the top right area of the group header. Click it to open a dropdown menu. Select "Leave group" from the options. A confirmation box will appear — click "Leave" to confirm. The group will be removed from your Groups list.
What happens to your posts and comments after you leave
Your comments and posts remain in the group after you leave. Other members can still see them, reply to them, and react to them. If you want to remove a specific post or comment before leaving, you can delete it individually by clicking the three dots on that post and selecting "Delete."
If you want to delete all your content from a group, you'll need to go through your posts one by one. There is no bulk delete option for group content. Some people choose to delete their posts before leaving; others leave them as they are. The choice is yours.
Rejoining a group after you leave
If the group is public, you can rejoin it at any time by searching for it and clicking "Join." Your old posts will still be there, and you'll see the group's full history.
If the group is private, you cannot rejoin on your own. You'll need to wait for the group admin or a member to send you an invitation. When you rejoin a private group, you'll see the same posts and comments as before, including your own.
Leaving versus muting a group
If you don't want to leave the group entirely but are tired of notifications, consider muting it instead. Muting hides the group's notifications without removing you from the group. To mute a group, open it, tap the three dots, and select "Mute group." You can choose to mute notifications for one hour, eight hours, one day, or indefinitely.
Muting is useful if you want to stay a member but need a break from the constant alerts. You can unmute the group at any time using the same menu. The group will remain in your list, and you can still see new posts if you visit it manually.
What admins and members see when you leave
Facebook does not notify group members or admins that you have left. Your name will no longer appear in the group's member list, but there is no announcement or message saying you've gone. This is different from some other platforms that publicly log member departures.
If the group is very small or the admin regularly checks the member count, they may notice your absence over time. However, there is no automatic notification, and your leaving does not trigger any alert or message in the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will people know I left the group?
No. Facebook does not send notifications to group members or admins when you leave. Your departure is private, and your name simply disappears from the member list. Only if someone actively checks the member list might they notice you're gone.
Can I delete my posts from a group after I leave?
Yes. You can delete your posts and comments from a group even after you've left it. Go back to the group (if it's public, you can rejoin temporarily), find your post, tap the three dots, and select "Delete." If the group is private, you'll need an invitation to rejoin first.
What's the difference between leaving and muting?
Leaving removes you from the group entirely — it disappears from your Groups list and you stop receiving any notifications. Muting keeps you in the group but silences notifications. You remain a member and can still see posts if you visit the group manually.
Can I rejoin a group after leaving?
If the group is public, you can rejoin anytime by searching for it and clicking "Join." If it's private, you'll need someone in the group to send you an invitation. Your old posts will still be there when you rejoin.
Do my comments disappear when I leave?
No. Your comments and reactions stay in the group after you leave. Other members can still see them and reply to them. Only you can delete your own comments by clicking the three dots on each one and selecting "Delete."