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How to Delete Notifications on Facebook
This article discusses how to remove Facebook notifications from a desktop browser or a mobile Facebook application. It contains details about generally limiting notifications. Information on disabling notifications from particular users when using the Messenger app is also provided.
Delete Facebook Notifications in a Browser
The amount of notifications you receive depends on how many Facebook friends you have and how many Facebook Pages you follow. Both the mobile app and the online browser have a delete button for Facebook alerts.
In a web browser, erase Facebook notifications as follows:
To delete Facebook notifications in a browser, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Click on the bell icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
- Click on the three dots icon located next to the notification you want to delete.
- Select “Delete” from the drop-down menu.
- Confirm by clicking “Delete” again.
Alternatively, you can clear all the notifications at once by clicking on the “Clear All” button at the top right corner of the notifications list.
Delete Facebook Notifications in the App
To delete notifications on the Facebook app, tap the notification bell icon on the top right corner of the screen. This will bring up a list of your notifications. To delete a notification, swipe left on the notification and tap the trash can icon that appears. To delete multiple notifications at once, tap the “Edit” button in the top right corner of the screen, then select the notifications you want to delete and tap the trash can icon.
Stop Unnecessary Notifications in a Browser
To stop unnecessary notifications in a browser, you can adjust your browser’s notification settings. Here are the steps for a few popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Select “Settings” from the menu.
- Scroll down to the “Privacy and security” section.
- Click “Site settings.”
- Under “Permissions,” click “Notifications.”
- Turn off the toggle switch next to “Ask before sending (recommended)” to disable notifications altogether.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Select “Options” from the menu.
- Click “Privacy & Security” from the left-hand menu.
- Under “Permissions,” click “Settings” next to “Notifications.”
- Turn off the toggle switch next to “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” to disable notifications altogether.
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Select “Settings” from the menu.
- Under “Permissions & settings,” click “View permissions and data.”
- Under “Notifications,” turn off the toggle switch next to “Ask before sending (recommended)” to disable notifications altogether.
Please note that the options may have changed over time, please check the most recent version of the browser.
Stop Unnecessary Notifications in the App
To stop unnecessary notifications in an app, you can usually go to the app’s settings or settings menu and look for an option to manage notifications. From there, you can turn off or customize the notifications that you no longer want to receive. On some devices, you can also manage app notifications through the device’s main settings menu.
You can also refer to the app’s user manual or help center for specific instructions on managing notifications.
Pause Notifications From Messenger in the App
To pause notifications from Messenger within the app, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Messenger app on your device.
- Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and select “Notification Settings.”
- Toggle off the “Notifications” switch to pause notifications from the app.
Alternatively, you can also go to your device’s settings, select “Notifications,” and find the Messenger app to adjust the notification settings there.