We’ve all been there — a friend who posts too much, a relative who shares constant opinions, or a coworker whose memes fill your feed. You don’t want to unfriend or block them (that can cause awkwardness), but you also don’t want to see their updates.
That’s where muting comes in.
Muting someone on Facebook lets you take a break from their posts, stories, or messages — quietly and without notifying them. It’s the perfect middle ground between staying connected and keeping your feed peaceful.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to mute someone on Facebook, across posts, stories, Messenger, and groups — step by step.
Table of Contents
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What Does “Mute” Mean on Facebook?
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Difference Between Mute, Snooze, Unfollow, and Block
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How to Mute Someone’s Posts
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How to Snooze Someone for 30 Days
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How to Unfollow Someone Permanently
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How to Mute Someone’s Facebook Stories
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How to Mute Messages or Calls from Someone
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How to Mute Notifications from Groups or Pages
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How to Mute Comments, Tags, and Mentions
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How to Manage Your Muted List
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How to Unmute Someone Later
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Common Reasons People Use Mute
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Troubleshooting: Mute Option Not Working
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Facebook Privacy Tips for a Better Experience
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FAQs About Muting on Facebook
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Final Thoughts
1. What Does “Mute” Mean on Facebook?
Muting someone means you’ll stop seeing their posts, stories, or messages — without unfriending or blocking them.
Depending on what you mute, Facebook offers several types:
| Mute Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| Post Mute | Stop seeing posts from that person in your feed |
| Story Mute | Stop seeing their stories |
| Snooze | Temporarily mute for 30 days |
| Message Mute | Stop message and call notifications |
| Group/Page Mute | Stop updates from specific groups or pages |
Muting is completely private — the other person won’t know you’ve muted them.
2. Difference Between Mute, Snooze, Unfollow, and Block
Before proceeding, it’s helpful to understand how muting differs from other options:
| Action | What It Does | They Know? |
|---|---|---|
| Mute (Snooze) | Temporarily hides posts/stories | ❌ No |
| Unfollow | Stops seeing their posts permanently | ❌ No |
| Block | Removes all interaction and communication | ✅ Possibly |
| Unfriend | Removes them from your friend list | ✅ They’ll notice |
So, muting is your quietest option — it keeps relationships intact while silencing content you don’t want to see.
3. How to Mute Someone’s Posts on Facebook
If you want to stop seeing a specific person’s posts without unfriending them:
On Mobile (Facebook App):
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Open the Facebook app.
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Find a post from the person you want to mute.
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Tap the three dots (⋯) on the post’s top-right corner.
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Choose Unfollow [Name].
✅ You’ll stop seeing their posts in your feed — they won’t be notified.
On Desktop:
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Go to facebook.com and log in.
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Scroll to a post from that person.
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Click the three dots (⋯) in the post’s corner.
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Select Unfollow [Name].
You’ll still remain friends, but their posts will no longer appear on your timeline.
4. How to Snooze Someone for 30 Days
If you don’t want to unfollow someone permanently, Facebook offers a Snooze feature to temporarily mute them.
Steps (Mobile & Desktop):
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Find a post from that person.
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Tap the three dots (⋯) in the corner.
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Select Snooze [Name] for 30 days.
✅ Their posts and stories will disappear from your feed for 30 days, after which they automatically reappear.
💡 Pro Tip: You can also snooze groups and pages using the same option.
5. How to Unfollow Someone Permanently
Want a long-term mute without unfriending?
Steps:
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Visit the person’s profile page.
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Tap the Friends button (or “Following” on desktop).
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Select Unfollow.
Now, you’ll remain friends but won’t see their posts or stories again unless you visit their profile.
6. How to Mute Someone’s Facebook Stories
If someone posts stories you’d rather skip:
On Mobile:
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Open Facebook Stories at the top of your feed.
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Tap and hold the person’s story circle.
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Select Mute story from [Name].
You’ll no longer see their stories at the top of your feed.
Alternate Method:
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Go to the person’s profile.
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Tap the Friends (or Following) button.
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Select Mute → Stories.
✅ Their stories won’t appear until you unmute them.
7. How to Mute Messages or Calls from Someone
If someone’s messages are bothering you (without blocking them):
On Messenger (Mobile):
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Open Messenger.
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Go to the chat with that person.
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Tap their name at the top.
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Choose Mute notifications.
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Select duration: 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or Until I turn it back on.
You can also toggle off Calls separately.
On Desktop (Messenger.com):
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Open the chat.
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Click the “i” (info) icon on the right.
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Click Mute Notifications.
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Choose how long to mute the conversation.
✅ You’ll stop getting message alerts, but messages will still arrive silently.
8. How to Mute Notifications from Groups or Pages
If group posts are flooding your feed or notifications:
Steps:
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Go to the Group or Page.
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Tap the bell icon (🔔).
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Select Off or Highlights only.
This silences updates without leaving the group or unliking the page.
9. How to Mute Comments, Tags, and Mentions
Even after muting posts, you might still get tagged or mentioned.
Steps:
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Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings.
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Tap Notifications → Tags or Comments.
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Turn off Push, Email, and SMS notifications for tags and mentions.
You can also review tags manually before they appear on your profile:
Settings → Profile and Tagging → Review tags people add → Turn On.
10. How to Manage Your Muted List
Want to review everyone you’ve muted or unfollowed?
Steps:
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Go to Settings & Privacy → Feed → Unfollow.
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You’ll see a list of people, groups, and pages you’ve muted.
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Tap Follow again or Unmute if you want to reverse it.
This is useful if you accidentally muted someone or want to check your filtered list.
11. How to Unmute Someone Later
To unmute stories or posts:
For Stories:
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Go to the Stories bar on top of your feed.
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Scroll to the end → Tap Muted stories.
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Tap Unmute next to the person’s name.
For Posts:
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Go to Settings → Feed → Unfollow.
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Tap Follow again beside the person’s profile.
12. Common Reasons People Use Mute
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To avoid political or controversial posts
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To pause a toxic friend’s updates
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To stay focused while keeping friendships intact
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To take a mental health break
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To manage your feed’s content quality
Muting gives you control over your experience — without drama.
13. Troubleshooting: Mute Option Not Working
If you can’t mute someone:
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🔄 Update your Facebook app.
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🔐 Check privacy settings (Pages can’t always be muted).
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🌐 Try from desktop if the mobile app glitches.
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🚫 Unblock the person if they were previously blocked — mute won’t work while blocked.
14. Facebook Privacy Tips for a Better Experience
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Use Privacy Checkup monthly.
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Review Your Activity to limit old posts.
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Enable “Friends” audience by default.
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Turn on Profile Lock for extra protection.
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Mute or unfollow accounts that harm your focus or peace.
15. FAQs About Muting on Facebook
Q1. Will the person know I muted them?
No, Facebook never notifies users when they’re muted or unfollowed.
Q2. How long does mute last?
The Snooze feature lasts 30 days.
If you unfollow, it lasts until you manually follow them again.
Q3. Can I still message someone I muted?
Yes, you can. Muting only stops notifications — it doesn’t block communication.
Q4. Can I mute someone on both Facebook and Messenger together?
No, they’re separate. You must mute them individually on each platform.
Q5. Does muting affect tags or comments?
No. Muting only affects visibility and notifications — not interactions.
16. Final Thoughts
Muting someone on Facebook is the simplest, most polite way to regain control of your feed without hurting relationships.
Whether it’s for mental peace, focus, or just cleaning up your social experience, the mute tools — from Snooze to Unfollow — help you quietly customize what you see.
✅ Quick Recap:
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Snooze for temporary peace (30 days).
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Unfollow for long-term silence.
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Mute stories to declutter your feed.
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Mute messages to stop notifications.
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Unmute anytime from settings.
A cleaner, calmer Facebook experience is just a few taps away.