The fastest way to silence Facebook notifications

You can turn off Facebook notifications entirely, or silence only the ones that bother you most. The method depends on whether you use Facebook on your phone, computer, or both — and whether you want to keep some notifications while blocking others.

On any device, go to your Facebook settings, find the Notifications section, and toggle off the types of alerts you do not want. You can disable all notifications at once, or pick and choose: turn off notifications from groups but keep friend requests, mute one person's posts, or stop getting alerts during certain hours.

The steps differ slightly between iPhone, Android, and desktop, but the principle is the same. Start in Settings, look for Notifications, and adjust from there.

Key Takeaways

  • On iPhone and Android, you can turn off notifications in the Facebook app itself, or in your phone's system settings — doing both ensures nothing gets through.
  • On desktop, Facebook notifications appear in your browser; turn them off in Facebook settings or in your browser's permission controls.
  • You can silence all notifications at once, or disable only specific types like messages, friend requests, or activity from certain people.
  • Turning off notifications does not delete your account or hide your profile — it only stops the alerts from reaching you.

How to turn off notifications on iPhone

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (menu) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then Settings. Tap Notifications.

You will see a list of notification types: Messages, Friend Requests, Comments, Likes, and others. Tap each one and choose Off to disable it completely. If you want to keep some notifications but silence others, toggle off only the ones you do not want.

For extra control, go back to Settings and tap Notifications again. Look for Notification Sounds and Vibration — you can turn these off even if notifications are still on, so you see alerts but do not hear or feel them.

You can also control notifications from your iPhone's system settings. Go to Settings (the phone's main settings, not Facebook's), tap Notifications, find Facebook, and toggle off Allow Notifications. This blocks all Facebook alerts at the phone level, even if the Facebook app still has them turned on.

How to turn off notifications on Android

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (menu) at the bottom right. Tap Settings & Privacy, then Settings. Scroll down and tap Notifications.

You will see notification categories like Messages, Friend Requests, and Comments. Tap each one and select Off to disable it. You can turn off all of them at once, or disable only the ones that interrupt you most.

You can also control notifications through your Android phone's settings. Go to Settings (your phone's main settings), tap Apps or Applications, find Facebook, tap Notifications, and toggle off Allow Notifications. This stops all Facebook alerts at the system level.

Some Android phones also let you long-press the Facebook app icon on your home screen, tap App Info or App Details, then Notifications to control alerts from there.

How to turn off notifications on desktop

Log into Facebook in your web browser. Click the down arrow in the top right corner and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Notifications.

You will see a list of notification types with toggles next to each one. Click the toggle to turn off any notification type you do not want. You can disable all of them, or turn off only specific ones like messages or group activity.

Facebook notifications on desktop also come through your browser. If you want to block them at the browser level, click the lock icon or settings icon in your address bar (the exact location depends on whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge). Look for Notifications or Permissions and set Facebook to Block.

Silencing notifications from specific people or groups

You do not have to turn off all notifications — you can mute just the people or groups that send too many alerts. On any device, go to a person's profile or a group page, tap or click the three dots menu, and look for Mute or Mute Notifications. Choose how long to mute them: usually you can pick a few hours, a day, a week, or indefinitely.

When you mute someone's notifications, you still see their posts in your feed and can message them — you just do not get alerts when they post or comment. Muting a group works the same way: you stay in the group but stop getting notifications about new posts.

Turning notifications back on

If you turn off notifications and later want them back, follow the same steps you used to turn them off. Go to Settings, find Notifications, and toggle the types you want back on. The process is identical whether you are on phone or desktop.

If you muted a specific person or group and want to unmute them, go back to their profile or the group page, tap or click the three dots menu, and select Unmute or Unmute Notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off notifications delete my Facebook account?

No. Turning off notifications only stops alerts from reaching you. Your account, profile, messages, and all your data stay exactly as they are. You can turn notifications back on anytime without losing anything.

Can I turn off notifications for just messages but keep notifications for friend requests?

Yes. In your Notifications settings, you can toggle each notification type on or off individually. Turn off Messages but leave Friend Requests on, or any other combination you prefer.

Why am I still getting Facebook notifications after turning them off?

Check both your Facebook settings and your phone or browser settings. On phones, you may need to turn off notifications in both the Facebook app and your phone's system settings. On desktop, check your browser's notification permissions. If you have Facebook open in multiple browsers, turn off notifications in each one.

Can I turn off notifications only during certain hours?

Facebook does not have a built-in quiet hours feature, but your phone does. On iPhone, use Focus modes to silence all notifications during certain times. On Android, use Do Not Disturb. These phone-level settings will silence Facebook notifications along with everything else during those hours.

If I mute someone, can they tell I muted them?

No. Muting someone only affects what you see and what alerts you get. The person you muted cannot see that you muted them, and it does not change your friendship or your ability to message them.