Delete your own comment in three steps
To remove a comment you wrote on Facebook, hover over or long-press the comment text until a three-dot menu appears in the corner. Tap or click that menu, then select Delete from the options shown. Facebook removes the comment immediately — your name and text disappear from the post, and no notification goes to the person who posted the original content.
The process works the same whether you commented on a friend's post, a public page, a group discussion, or your own content. On mobile, you may need to swipe left on the comment first before the menu appears, depending on your device and Facebook version.
Once deleted, the comment cannot be recovered. Facebook does not send a notification to other people who saw or replied to your comment, but they will notice it is gone if they look back at the thread.
Key Takeaways
- Find your comment, tap or hover over it, and select the three-dot menu to see the Delete option.
- Deleting your comment removes it instantly and does not notify the post owner or other commenters.
- You can only delete comments you wrote yourself — you cannot remove someone else's comment unless you own the post or manage the page or group.
- If you want to hide a comment from your timeline without fully removing it, you can delete it from your activity log instead of from the post itself.
- Deleted comments cannot be restored, so double-check before confirming the deletion.
Where to find the delete option on different devices
On a computer or laptop, move your mouse cursor directly over the comment text. A three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more" button) appears to the right of the comment. Click that icon and select Delete from the dropdown menu that opens.
On an iPhone or iPad, tap and hold the comment with your finger until a menu pops up with options including Delete. On an Android phone, swipe left across the comment text, and the Delete button should appear on the right side. If swiping does not work, try tapping and holding the comment instead.
If you cannot see the three-dot menu or Delete option, make sure you are logged into the account that posted the comment. Facebook only shows the delete option for comments you wrote yourself.
Deleting comments on posts you own versus posts by others
When you comment on your own post, you can delete that comment using the method above. You can also delete other people's comments on your own posts — hover over their comment, click the three-dot menu, and select Delete. This removes their comment from your post without notifying them that you deleted it.
If you are a moderator or admin of a Facebook page or group, you can delete any comment posted in that space, whether you wrote it or not. The same three-dot menu appears, and the Delete option works the same way.
On someone else's post where you are not the owner or admin, you can only delete comments that you personally wrote. You cannot remove comments from other people, even if you find them offensive or off-topic — the post owner or page admin would need to do that.
Removing comments from your activity log
Facebook's activity log is a separate place where you can manage your comment history. To access it, click your profile picture in the top right corner, select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left menu, choose Your activity.
In your activity log, you can filter to show only comments. Find the comment you want to remove, click the three-dot menu next to it, and select Delete. This removes the comment from the post just as if you had deleted it directly from the thread.
Some people use the activity log to review old comments before deciding whether to delete them, since you can see all your comments in one place rather than scrolling through individual posts.
What happens after you delete a comment
Once you confirm the deletion, the comment disappears from the post within seconds. Anyone viewing that post will no longer see your comment or any replies to it. If other people had replied to your comment, their replies remain visible but are no longer connected to your original text — they appear as orphaned comments in the thread.
Facebook does not send notifications to people who saw your comment or replied to it. However, if someone was actively viewing the post when you deleted the comment, they may see it disappear in real time.
The deletion is permanent. Facebook does not store deleted comments in a way that you or anyone else can recover them later. If you change your mind, you would need to type and post the comment again.
Reasons to delete a comment and alternatives
People delete comments for many reasons: they posted something by mistake, they changed their mind about what they said, they want to remove outdated information, or they realize the comment was unclear or off-topic. Deleting is often faster than editing if you want to remove the comment entirely.
If you want to keep the comment but change what it says, you can edit it instead of deleting it. Hover over the comment, click the three-dot menu, and select Edit. This lets you rewrite the text while keeping the comment in place. People who saw the original comment will see a small "Edited" label next to it.
If you want to hide a comment from your own timeline without removing it from the original post, you can use the activity log to delete it from your profile view only. This removes it from your timeline but leaves it on the post where you commented.
Troubleshooting: when the delete option does not appear
If you cannot see the three-dot menu or Delete option, first check that you are logged into the correct Facebook account — the one that posted the comment. Log out and back in if you are unsure.
If the comment is very old (more than a few years), Facebook may have archived it in a way that makes deletion difficult. Try accessing it through your activity log instead of finding it on the original post.
On mobile devices, make sure you are using the Facebook app or the mobile website, not a third-party app. Some third-party tools do not support the full Facebook menu. If you are on the mobile website and the menu does not appear, try switching to the app or using a computer instead.
If you still cannot delete the comment after trying these steps, the post itself may have been removed or the account that posted it may have been deactivated. In that case, the comment may no longer be visible to you or others anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a comment someone else posted on my post?
Yes. Hover over or tap their comment, click the three-dot menu, and select Delete. You do not need their permission to remove comments from posts you own. They will not receive a notification that you deleted it.
Will the person know I deleted my comment?
Facebook does not send a notification when you delete a comment. However, if someone was reading the thread or had replied to your comment, they may notice it is gone if they look back at the post.
Can I recover a comment after I delete it?
No. Deleted comments cannot be recovered. If you need the comment back, you would have to type and post it again. If you are unsure about deleting, consider editing the comment instead to change what it says.
What happens to replies to my comment if I delete it?
The replies remain on the post, but they are no longer connected to your original comment. They appear as separate comments in the thread without context from your text.
Can I delete comments on other people's posts?
You can only delete comments you wrote yourself on other people's posts. If you want a comment removed from someone else's post and you did not write it, you would need to ask the post owner or a page admin to delete it for you.