How do I stop getting notifications from friends activity on Facebook?
Mia Russell
Updated on April 10, 2026
- Click down arrow in the top-right and select Settings.
- Click Notifications in the left column.
- Click Close Friend Activity, then click On Facebook.
- Click next to Close Friends activity, then select On or Off.
Likewise, people ask, why is Facebook sending me notifications about my friends?
You'll automatically get notifications when people on your Close Friends list post to Facebook, but you can turn notifications off or adjust the types of notifications you receive.
Also, how can I stop my friends getting notified of my likes and comments in Facebook? Turn Off Notifications!
- Step 1 – Go to your Account Settings in the “Account” tab in the upper right hand corner of Facebook. Click on the "Account Settings"
- Step 2 – Click on the “Notifications” tab. Click on the Notifications tab.
- Step 3 – Scroll down and in the “Wall Comments” section, uncheck the “Comments After me on a Wall story.”
People also ask, how do I stop getting notifications on a Facebook post?
Turn off some notifications in the app settings On Android: Tap the three-line menu icon along the top of the app, scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy,” then tap “Settings.” Scroll even further to find “Notification Settings.”
Why do I get a notification every time a friend posts?
You'll automatically get notifications when people on your Close Friends list post to Facebook, but you can turn these notifications on or off: Click Notifications in the left column.
Related Question Answers
How does someone get on your close friends list on Facebook?
From your News Feed, go to the Explore section on the left and click Friend Lists. If you don't see it, click See More and scroll to find it. Click the list you want to edit.To add friends to your Close Friends list:
- Go to your friend's profile.
- Hover over Friends at the top of their profile.
- Select Close Friends.