How to disable comments on a Facebook post you've already shared
You can turn off comments on any post you've made, even after people have already started commenting. Open Facebook and find the post. Click the three dots in the top right corner of the post — this opens a menu with options. Select "Turn off commenting" from that menu. Facebook will immediately stop new comments from appearing, though existing comments stay visible.
If you change your mind later, you can turn comments back on the same way. Click the three dots again and select "Turn on commenting." This works for photos, videos, text posts, and links you've shared.
Key Takeaways
- You can disable comments on any of your own posts by clicking the three dots and selecting "Turn off commenting."
- Turning off comments hides the comment box from other people but leaves existing comments visible on the post.
- You can re-enable comments at any time using the same three-dot menu.
- Comments stay disabled only on that specific post — your other posts are not affected.
- Only you can disable comments on your own posts; you cannot disable comments on other people's posts unless you are the page owner.
Disabling comments before you post
If you want to prevent comments before you even share a post, you can set that up while you're writing it. When you're composing a new post in Facebook, look for the audience selector — it usually shows "Friends," "Public," or a custom setting. Right next to that selector, you'll see an icon that looks like a speech bubble or comment symbol.
Click that comment icon and you'll see options for who can comment. Select "Turn off commenting" before you hit the share button. The post will go live without a comment section at all. This is useful if you're sharing something you know will be controversial or if you simply don't want to manage a conversation around that particular post.
What happens to existing comments when you disable them
When you turn off commenting on a post that already has comments, those comments don't disappear. They stay visible on the post, but new people cannot add more comments. The comment box simply vanishes from the post, so anyone viewing it will see the old comments but have no way to reply or add their own.
If you want to remove specific comments before disabling commenting entirely, you can delete individual comments one at a time. Hover over a comment, click the three dots that appear, and select "Delete." After you've removed the comments you don't want, then disable commenting on the whole post.
Disabling comments on a Facebook page (if you manage one)
If you manage a Facebook page rather than a personal profile, the process is slightly different. Go to your page and find the post. Click the three dots in the top right corner of that post and select "Turn off commenting." The same rules apply — existing comments stay visible, but new ones cannot be added.
Page managers can also set up comment filters and moderation tools in the page settings. Go to Settings, then Moderation, to block certain words or require approval before comments appear. This gives you more control than simply turning comments off entirely.
Why you might want to disable comments
Some posts attract unwanted arguments or spam. Disabling comments stops the conversation from continuing without deleting what's already there. Other times you might share something personal or important where you don't want feedback — a job announcement, a memorial post, or a family update. Turning off comments lets you share without opening a discussion.
You might also disable comments on posts that are getting out of hand. If a post is turning into an argument or attracting harassment, disabling comments is faster than deleting the whole post or moderating dozens of individual comments.
Troubleshooting: The three dots menu isn't showing
If you don't see the three dots menu on your post, make sure you're looking at a post you actually created. You can only disable comments on your own posts — you cannot disable comments on posts from other people or pages, even if you're their friend.
If the three dots still don't appear, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in. Sometimes Facebook's interface takes a moment to load all the options. If you're using the Facebook app on your phone, make sure it's updated to the latest version. Older versions of the app sometimes don't show all menu options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable comments on someone else's post?
No, you can only disable comments on posts you created yourself. If you're the owner of a Facebook page, you can disable comments on posts made to that page. If someone else's post is bothering you, you can report it or unfriend them, but you cannot change their comment settings.
Will people know that I turned off comments?
Yes, they'll see that comments are disabled because the comment box will be gone. The post will show existing comments, but there will be no place to add new ones. It's not hidden — people will clearly see that commenting is turned off.
Can I disable comments on just one comment instead of the whole post?
No, you can only turn off comments for the entire post. If you want to stop a specific conversation, delete that individual comment. If you want to stop all comments, disable commenting on the whole post.
What if I disabled comments and now want to turn them back on?
Click the three dots on the post again and select "Turn on commenting." Comments will be enabled immediately, and people can start adding new comments right away. Existing comments will still be there.
Does disabling comments affect posts I shared from other pages?
If you shared a link or post from another page, you can disable comments on your share of it. This doesn't affect the original post on the other page — only your version of it. The original post's comments remain unchanged.