Delete a post you made yourself

To remove a post you wrote, open Facebook and find the post on your timeline or in a group. Look for the three dots (or sometimes a downward arrow) in the top right corner of the post. Click it, then select Delete from the menu that appears. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click Delete Post again, and the post is gone.

The post disappears from your timeline, your friends' feeds, and any groups where you posted it. People who saw it before deletion may remember it, but they cannot click back to view it. If the post had comments or reactions, those disappear too.

On mobile, the process is the same: tap the three dots on the post, then Delete, then confirm. The button location is identical whether you use the Facebook app or a mobile web browser.

Key Takeaways

  • Posts you created can be deleted by tapping the three dots in the top right corner and selecting Delete, then confirming the removal.
  • Deleted posts vanish from your timeline, other people's feeds, and groups, though people who saw it may still remember it.
  • You can only delete posts you made yourself — you cannot remove someone else's post unless you are a group admin or page owner.
  • If you want to hide a post instead of deleting it, you can archive it or change who sees it using privacy settings.
  • Deleted posts cannot be recovered, so make sure you want it gone before you confirm the deletion.

Delete a post from a Facebook group you manage

If you are an admin or moderator of a group, you can delete posts made by other members. Find the post, click the three dots, and select Delete Post. You do not need the original poster's permission.

When you delete someone else's post as a group admin, that person receives a notification that their post was removed. They can see that you deleted it, but not the reason unless you send them a separate message. Many groups post their rules in the description so members understand what kinds of posts will be removed.

Delete a post from a Facebook page you own

Page owners and editors can delete any post on their page the same way: three dots, then Delete. This includes posts you made and posts other people made on your page wall.

Unlike groups, page visitors do not always know who deleted a post — the notification system works differently. If someone posted on your page and you remove it, they may or may not see that their post was deleted depending on their notification settings.

Hide or archive a post instead of deleting it

If you are not sure you want to permanently remove a post, Facebook offers other options. Click the three dots on your own post and select Archive — the post moves out of sight on your timeline but stays in a private archive only you can see. You can unarchive it later to put it back.

You can also change who sees a post without deleting it. Click the three dots, select Edit Privacy, and choose Friends Only, Only Me, or a custom list. The post stays on your timeline but only the people you choose can see it.

What happens to comments and reactions when you delete a post

When you delete a post, all comments, likes, and reactions attached to it disappear as well. People who commented cannot see their own comments anymore, and the conversation is gone.

If you only want to delete a single comment on someone else's post, you can do that separately. Find the comment, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. The comment vanishes but the post stays.

Delete a post from your timeline that someone else made

You cannot delete a post that another person made on your timeline unless you are willing to ask them to remove it themselves. However, you can hide it from your timeline so it does not show up when people visit your profile.

Click the three dots on the post and select Hide from Timeline. The post stays on the other person's profile and in their friends' feeds, but it no longer appears on your profile. You can unhide it later if you change your mind.

If the post violates Facebook's community standards — for example, if it contains harassment, hate speech, or explicit content — you can report it instead. Click the three dots and select Report Post. Facebook reviews it and may remove it if it breaks their rules.

Recover a deleted post

Facebook does not offer a way to recover posts you have deleted. Once you confirm the deletion, the post is permanently gone. You cannot retrieve it through Facebook's settings or by contacting support.

If you deleted a post by accident and remember what it said, you can rewrite and repost it. Take a screenshot or write down the text before you delete something important in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a post someone made on my profile?

You cannot delete it permanently, but you can hide it from your timeline so visitors do not see it. Click the three dots and select Hide from Timeline. If the post breaks Facebook's rules, you can report it and Facebook may remove it.

What if I delete a post — can the other person still see it?

No. Once you delete a post, nobody can see it, including the people who commented on it or reacted to it. They cannot click back to view it or find it in search.

Does deleting a post remove it from Facebook's servers?

Facebook may keep records of deleted posts for legal or security reasons, but the post is not visible to you or anyone else. For practical purposes, it is gone.

Can I delete a post I made in a group after I leave the group?

Yes. Even after you leave a group, you can still delete posts you made in it. Find the post on the group's page, click the three dots, and select Delete.

What is the difference between deleting and archiving a post?

Deleting removes the post permanently and nobody can see it. Archiving hides it from your timeline but keeps it in a private archive that only you can view. You can unarchive it anytime to put it back on your timeline.