Delete your own comment in three steps
You can delete any comment you posted on Facebook — whether it's on your own post, someone else's post, or in a group. Facebook keeps the comment visible to others until you remove it, so if you've said something you regret or made a mistake, deleting it stops it from spreading further.
The process is the same whether you're on a computer or phone. Find the comment, click or tap the three dots next to it, and select delete. The comment disappears immediately, and Facebook does not notify the post owner or other commenters that you removed it.
Key Takeaways
- You can only delete comments you wrote yourself — you cannot remove someone else's comment unless you own the post or the group where it appears.
- Deleted comments vanish from the post immediately, but Facebook may keep a record in your activity log for your own reference.
- If you delete a comment that started a conversation thread, all replies to that comment stay visible but become orphaned under the post.
- On mobile, the three-dot menu appears when you tap and hold the comment; on desktop, it shows when you hover your mouse over it.
Delete a comment on desktop
Open Facebook in your web browser and navigate to the post that contains your comment. Scroll down to find your comment in the thread. Move your mouse over the comment text — a three-dot menu icon will appear in the top right corner of the comment box.
Click the three dots. A dropdown menu opens with several options. Click Delete. A confirmation box appears asking "Are you sure?" Click Delete again to confirm. The comment is now removed from the post.
If you cannot see the three-dot menu, make sure you are hovering directly over your own comment. The menu only appears for comments you wrote. If the menu still does not show, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.
Delete a comment on mobile (iPhone or Android)
Open the Facebook app and find the post containing your comment. Scroll to locate your comment in the thread. Press and hold your finger on the comment text for two to three seconds — do not tap once, as that will just select the text.
A menu will pop up with options including Delete. Tap Delete. Facebook asks you to confirm by tapping Delete again. The comment disappears from the post immediately.
If the menu does not appear, release your finger and try again. Make sure you are pressing and holding on the comment itself, not on the name or timestamp. If you tap the comment once by accident, the keyboard may open instead — close it and try the long press again.
What happens when you delete a comment with replies
If other people have replied to your comment, deleting your original comment does not remove their replies. The replies stay visible on the post, but they become disconnected from your comment. Readers will see the replies but not the original comment that started the conversation, which can make the thread confusing.
If you want to remove a comment that has generated discussion, consider editing it instead of deleting it. You can change the text to something neutral like "Comment removed" without erasing the conversation thread. To edit, click the three dots and select Edit instead of Delete.
Delete a comment in a Facebook group
The process is identical in groups. Find the post, locate your comment, and click or tap the three dots next to it. Select Delete and confirm. Group admins and moderators can also delete other people's comments in the group, but you can only delete your own.
If a group moderator has deleted your comment, you will not see it anymore, but you may receive a notification depending on the group's settings. Some groups have strict comment policies and moderators remove comments that violate the rules.
Undo a deleted comment (within a short window)
Facebook does not have an "undo delete" button like some other platforms. Once you delete a comment, it is gone from the post permanently. However, if you delete a comment by accident, you have a few seconds to undo the action — look for an Undo button that appears briefly at the bottom of your screen after deletion.
If you do not see the Undo button or it has already disappeared, you will need to rewrite and repost the comment. Facebook does not restore deleted comments after the undo window closes. This is why it is worth taking a moment before confirming deletion if you are uncertain.
When you cannot delete a comment
You can only delete comments you wrote yourself. If someone else posted a comment on your post and you want it removed, you have different options. You can hide the comment so only the person who wrote it can see it, or you can delete it entirely if you are the post owner. To do this, click the three dots on their comment and select Hide or Delete.
If a comment violates Facebook's community standards — such as hate speech, harassment, or spam — you can report it instead of just deleting it. Click the three dots and select Report comment. Facebook will review it and may remove it across the platform if it breaks the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the person who posted the original post see that I deleted my comment?
No. Facebook does not notify the post owner when you delete your comment. The comment simply disappears from the post. The post owner can see that a comment was there if they were actively reading the thread, but they receive no alert that you removed it.
Does deleting a comment remove it from my activity log?
Deleted comments disappear from the public post, but Facebook keeps a record in your personal activity log so you can see your own history. Other people cannot see this log. If you want to completely remove a comment from your activity log, you would need to contact Facebook directly, which is not a standard option.
What if I delete a comment and then want to say the same thing again?
You can repost the comment by typing it again and clicking post. There is no penalty for reposting. However, if you are reposting because you made a typo or small error, editing the original comment is faster than deleting and rewriting it.
Can I delete comments on old posts from years ago?
Yes. You can delete any comment you wrote at any time, no matter how old the post is. Navigate to the post, find your comment, and use the three-dot menu to delete it. The age of the post does not matter.
If I delete a comment, will it still show up in Facebook search?
No. Once deleted, the comment will not appear in search results. Facebook removes it from indexing when you delete it, so it becomes unfindable through the search function.