You can delete a Facebook Business Page through your Page settings, but Facebook keeps a record for 14 days before permanent removal

To delete a Facebook Business Page, go to Page Settings (the gear icon at the top right of your Page), scroll to "Remove Page," and select "Delete [Page Name]." Facebook will ask you to confirm, then give you 14 days to change your mind. After 14 days, the page and all its content — posts, photos, followers, messages — are permanently gone. During those 14 days, the page is hidden from public view but you can restore it if you change your decision.

The process takes about two minutes. You do not need to remove followers first, unpublish posts, or contact Facebook support. If you are the only admin, you have full permission to delete. If multiple people manage the page, only admins with full control can delete it — editors and moderators cannot.

Key Takeaways

  • Deletion happens through Page Settings under "Remove Page," and the page becomes hidden immediately but stays recoverable for 14 days.
  • All page content — posts, photos, videos, followers, and message history — is permanently deleted after the 14-day window closes.
  • Only admins with full page control can delete a page; editors and moderators do not have this permission.
  • You can restore a deleted page during the 14-day recovery period by going back to Page Settings and selecting "Restore [Page Name]."
  • Deleting a page does not affect your personal Facebook account or any other pages you manage.

Step-by-step deletion process

Open your Facebook Business Page and look for the settings icon — a gear symbol in the top right corner of the page header. Click it and select "Page Settings" from the dropdown menu. On the left sidebar, scroll down until you see "Remove Page." Click that option.

Facebook will show you a confirmation screen that says "Delete [Your Page Name]?" with a warning that all page content will be permanently deleted after 14 days. Click the red "Delete" button. You will see one more confirmation asking if you are sure. Click "Delete" again. The page is now hidden from the public and from your own view, but you can still restore it during the 14-day window.

What happens to your page content during the 14-day recovery period

During the 14 days after deletion, your page is invisible to everyone — followers cannot find it, search engines will not show it, and new visitors cannot access it. However, the page still exists in Facebook's system. All your posts, photos, videos, comments, and messages remain stored but hidden.

If you decide to restore the page, everything comes back exactly as it was. Your follower count, post history, and message archive all return. If you do nothing and let the 14 days pass, Facebook permanently removes all of this data and you cannot recover it.

Restoring a deleted page before the deadline

To restore a deleted page within 14 days, go to your Page Settings again. You will see "Restore [Page Name]" where "Remove Page" used to be. Click it and confirm. The page reappears immediately with all its original content and followers intact.

You do not need to act quickly — you have the full 14 days to decide. There is no penalty for restoring a page, and you can delete and restore the same page multiple times if needed.

Permissions required to delete a page

Only admins can delete a Facebook Business Page. If you have admin status, you have the full permission set and can delete without asking anyone else. If you are an editor or moderator, you will not see the "Remove Page" option in settings — the delete function is simply not available to those roles.

If multiple people manage the page and you are not sure of your role, check by going to Settings and looking for "Page Roles" on the left sidebar. Your name will appear with your current role listed next to it. If you are listed as "Editor" or "Moderator," you cannot delete the page. Only someone with "Admin" status can do it.

What does not happen when you delete a page

Deleting a Facebook Business Page does not delete your personal Facebook account. Your personal profile, friends list, and personal posts all remain untouched. You can continue using Facebook normally and create new pages whenever you want.

Deletion also does not affect any other pages you manage. If you run multiple business pages, deleting one does not touch the others. Each page is separate, and removing one has no impact on your ability to manage the rest.

Alternatives if you want to keep the page but stop using it

If you are not sure whether you want to delete permanently, consider unpublishing the page instead. An unpublished page is hidden from the public but still exists and can be republished later. Go to Settings, find "Page Visibility," and select "Unpublish Page." The page disappears from search results and your followers cannot see it, but all content stays intact and you can publish it again anytime.

Another option is to simply stop posting and let the page become inactive. You can leave it up without deleting it, which means if someone searches for your business name in the future, they might still find the old page. This is useful if you think you might return to Facebook later or want to preserve the page's history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a page if I am not the original creator?

Yes, as long as you have admin status on the page. The original creator has no special protection — any admin can delete a page. If you are an editor or moderator, you cannot delete it regardless of who created it.

What happens to messages people sent to my page after I delete it?

All messages are permanently deleted after the 14-day recovery period. During those 14 days, messages are hidden but recoverable if you restore the page. After 14 days, they are gone and cannot be retrieved.

Can I download my page data before deleting?

Facebook does not offer a built-in download tool for page data. If you need to keep records of posts or messages, take screenshots or export them manually before deleting. Once the 14-day window closes, there is no way to recover that information.

Will my followers be notified when I delete my page?

No, followers do not receive a notification. They will simply notice the page is no longer there when they try to visit it or search for it. If you want to tell them where you are moving, post an announcement before deleting.

Can I delete a page on mobile or only on desktop?

You can delete on both mobile and desktop. The process is the same — open Page Settings, scroll to "Remove Page," and confirm deletion. The mobile version of Facebook shows the same options as the desktop version.