To hide likes on Facebook, you can use the built-in "Reaction preferences" settings available in both the mobile app and desktop. Here's how to do it:
How to Hide Likes on Your Posts and Others' Posts
- Open the Facebook app (iPhone or Android) or go to Facebook on desktop.
- Access Settings & Privacy:
- On mobile, tap the three-line menu (hamburger icon), then tap Settings & Privacy, and then Settings.
- On desktop, click your profile picture in the upper-right corner, then select Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Find Reaction Preferences:
- Scroll down in the sidebar or settings menu and select Reaction preferences.
- Toggle the options:
- Hide number of reactions on posts from others - to stop seeing like counts on other people's posts.
- Hide number of reactions on your posts - to prevent others from seeing how many likes/reactions your posts receive.
- When both toggles are turned on, you and others will no longer see like counts on posts you view or make
How to Hide Your Liked Pages on Facebook
If you want to keep your liked pages private:
- Go to your profile.
- Tap the More button (under your cover photo).
- Select Likes to open your liked pages dashboard.
- Tap the ellipsis (three dots) in the top right corner.
- Choose Hide Section to hide all liked pages or Edit the Privacy of Your Likes to customize visibility by category.
- Set the audience to Only me to make your liked pages private
By following these steps, you can control the visibility of likes and reactions on Facebook posts, as well as keep your liked pages private, enhancing your privacy and reducing social pressure on the platform.
