You can delete your own comments in seconds, but you cannot delete comments someone else wrote on your posts

Facebook lets you remove any comment you wrote yourself — on your own posts, other people's posts, or in groups — by finding the comment and clicking a delete button. You cannot delete comments that other people wrote, even on your own wall or photos. If someone else's comment violates Facebook's rules or bothers you, you can hide it from your timeline, report it to Facebook, or ask the person to remove it themselves.

The process is the same whether you are using Facebook on a computer, phone, or tablet. The main difference is where the delete option appears on your screen.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any comment you wrote by clicking the three dots next to it and selecting Delete.
  • Deleting your comment removes it from the post entirely — other people will no longer see it.
  • You cannot delete comments that other people wrote, but you can hide them or report them to Facebook.
  • If you delete a comment, Facebook does not notify the person whose post you commented on.
  • Deleted comments cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm.

How to delete a comment you wrote on a computer

Open Facebook and find the comment you want to delete. This could be on your own post, someone else's post, a photo, or a group discussion. Hover your mouse over the comment until a three-dot menu icon appears in the top right corner of the comment box.

Click the three dots. A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Select "Delete" from the list. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again in the confirmation box. Your comment is now removed and will no longer appear on the post.

How to delete a comment you wrote on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and navigate to the comment you want to remove. Press and hold your finger on the comment for a moment. A menu will pop up with options including "Delete."

Tap "Delete" and then confirm when Facebook asks you to verify. The comment disappears immediately. On some versions of the Facebook app, you may see a three-dot menu icon appear above the comment instead — tap that first, then select Delete from the options that appear.

What happens when you delete a comment

Once you delete a comment, it vanishes from the post entirely. Anyone viewing that post will not see your comment anymore. The person who wrote the post does not receive a notification that you deleted your comment — they will simply notice it is gone if they look at the post again.

Deleted comments cannot be recovered. Facebook does not keep a copy you can restore later, so only delete a comment if you are certain you want it gone permanently.

How to handle comments other people wrote on your posts

If someone else wrote a comment on your post that you do not want visible, you have three options: hide it, report it, or ask the person to delete it themselves.

Hide the comment: Hover over or tap the three dots on their comment and select "Hide." The comment disappears from your timeline and from other people's view, but the person who wrote it can still see it. This is useful for comments that are not rule-breaking but that you simply do not want displayed.

Report the comment: If the comment violates Facebook's community standards — for example, it contains hate speech, harassment, or spam — click the three dots and select "Report." Facebook will review it and may remove it or take action against the person who wrote it.

Ask them to delete it: You can send the person a message asking them to remove the comment themselves. This works well if it is a friend or someone you know and the comment was posted by mistake.

Deleting comments in Facebook groups

The process for deleting your own comments in a group is identical to deleting them on regular posts. Find your comment, click or tap the three dots, and select Delete. You cannot delete other people's comments in a group unless you are the group administrator or moderator.

If you are a group admin or moderator and need to remove someone else's comment, hover over or tap their comment and look for a delete option in the menu. This power exists to help you manage group discussions and enforce group rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit a comment instead of deleting it?

Yes. Click or tap the three dots on your comment and select "Edit" instead of Delete. You can then change the text and save your changes. The edited comment will show an "Edited" label so others know it was changed.

What if I delete a comment by accident?

Unfortunately, Facebook does not offer an undo option for deleted comments. Once you confirm the deletion, the comment is gone permanently. If you need to say something similar again, you will have to write a new comment.

Will the person know I deleted my comment?

Facebook does not send a notification when you delete a comment. However, if the person was actively looking at the post, they may notice your comment is no longer there. There is no way for them to know for certain that you deleted it versus Facebook removing it for violating rules.

Can I delete comments on my own photos?

You can delete comments you wrote on your own photos. You cannot delete comments other people wrote on your photos, but you can hide or report them using the same three-dot menu.

What is the difference between hiding and deleting a comment?

Deleting a comment removes it completely — nobody can see it. Hiding a comment removes it from your timeline and other people's view, but the person who wrote it can still see it if they look at the post. Hiding is temporary and reversible; you can unhide a comment later if you change your mind.