Mass Delete Facebook Posts Quickly & Easily

Mass Delete Facebook Posts Quickly & Easily

The Download

  • You can delete up to 50 Facebook posts at once using the Manage Posts tool.
  • The Manage Activity tool on the mobile app helps you archive or delete old Facebook posts.
  • You can’t delete some posts like profile picture updates or posts you didn’t create.

Learn how to delete all Facebook posts at once and archive your activity using the Manage Activity tool on a web browser or mobile app.

Bulk Delete Posts Using Facebook in a Web Browser

To delete old Facebook posts, select the posts you want to remove (up to 50 at a time). You can use filters to target specific posts.

  1. Go to Facebook.com or open the Facebook app and log in. Click your name or profile icon in the upper-left sidebar or menu bar to access your profile.

  2. Click Manage Posts below the post composer.

  3. Use Filters to refine your options. You can filter by specific years, creators, privacy settings, and tags.

    Use these filtering options to quickly find and delete old posts without scrolling through your Timeline.

  4. Select the check box in the upper-right corner of any post thumbnail you want to delete.

    Only up to 50 posts can be selected for deletion at once.

    To view a full post, click the post thumbnail. This opens a window showing the full post, allowing you to decide whether to keep or delete it.

  5. After selecting all the posts you want to delete, click Next at the bottom of the screen.

  6. Choose Delete Posts, then click Done.

    Deletion is permanent. If you prefer not to permanently delete these posts, choose to hide them instead. On Facebook.com, select Hide Posts or on the app, tap Hide from timeline. To reveal these posts again, go to the Activity Log on your profile and select the Hidden from timeline tab.

How to Manage Your Posts in the Facebook App

In the Manage section of Facebook settings, you can delete, archive, or restore content. This feature is currently only available on the Facebook mobile app.

  1. Select the Menu icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

  2. Choose See Your Profile at the top of the next screen.

  3. Select More represented by the three dots (…) below your profile picture.

  4. In the Profile Settings list, select Activity Log.

  5. At the top of the activity log, select Manage Your Posts .

  6. A list of your posts will appear.

    At the top of the activity log, select Filters and choose a filter, such as Categories or Date, if desired.

  7. Select the check box next to any content you wish to archive.

    You can restore archived content at any time by selecting Archive in the activity log, choosing the content, and selecting Restore. However, if you move content to the trash, Facebook permanently deletes it after 30 days.

  8. Choose Archive. Alternatively, select Trash to delete the content.

Can’t Delete Some Posts?

You might notice that when you try to delete some posts, the deletion option is grayed out, and you can only select the hide option. This might occur for specific posts like profile picture updates, posts that weren’t created by you, or posts with particular privacy settings.

For posts you’re unable to delete using the manage posts option, you can delete those posts individually. Find the posts on your Timeline, select the three dots in the upper-right corner of the individual post, and select Delete.

Consider limiting your past posts in your settings, so previous posts you shared with friends of friends or the public are changed to be shared with only your friends. On Facebook.com, select the down arrow then choose Settings > Privacy > Limit Past Posts. Select Limit Past Posts to confirm. This setting doesn’t appear to be accessible in the mobile app.

FAQ

  • How do you delete your Facebook account?

    To permanently delete your Facebook account, choose the triangle at the top of Facebook and select Settings & Privacy > Settings > Your Facebook Information. Select View next to Deactivation and Deletion. Select Delete My Account > Continue to Account Deletion > enter Facebook password > Continue > Delete Account.

  • How do you change your name on Facebook?

    To change your name on Facebook, choose the triangle at the top of Facebook and select Settings & Privacy > Settings > Name > make changes > Review Change > Save Changes.

  • How do you unfriend someone on Facebook?

    To unfriend someone on Facebook, go to their profile and select the Friends icon at the top. Then select Unfriend. The user won’t be notified when you unfriend them.

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