Ethan Brooks
How To Turn Off Push Notifications on Facebook Mobile
Getting tired of the constant pinging from Facebook mobile app? Whether you’re rocking an iPhone or Android, it’s pretty common to want a break from those relentless notifications. Maybe you just want some peace and quiet, or perhaps you’re trying to focus without being interrupted every few minutes. Either way, tweaking your notification settings can fix that. It’s not always obvious at first glance, especially with how cluttered the menus are. This guide walks through the easiest ways to turn off those annoying push alerts, so you can enjoy Facebook without the constant buzz.
Prerequisites
Before diving in, make sure you’ve got:
- The latest Facebook app installed (if not, it’s easy to update through the App Store or Google Play).
- Logged into your Facebook account on your phone.
How to Disable Push Notifications on Facebook
Navigate to your Facebook notification settings
This saves you from getting bombarded with unnecessary alerts. It’s kind of weird, but within the app, you have to dig a bit to find the right spot. When your app is open, tap on the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines or a hamburger icon in the top right corner). Then scroll down and find Settings & Privacy. Tap it, then hit Settings from the menu that pops up.
Once inside, scroll down until you see the Notifications section—this is where the magic happens. Tap on it to open your notification controls.
Adjust push notification preferences
Now, here’s where it gets a little confusing. On some setups, the Push Notifications setting isn’t very prominent. You might need to scroll to the bottom or look for a toggle. On other devices, it’s directly under Notification Settings. Tapping here takes you to a list of notification types like Likes, Comments, Event Reminders, etc.
On Android, you might see a toggle like Allow Notifications—make sure that’s turned off. iPhone users will have a similar toggle inside the same menu.
If you want a quick way: just disable all the switches if that’s what you want—people tend to forget these are separate from system notification settings. Doing this prevents Facebook from sending push alerts, though you’ll still get in-app notifications unless you change those separately.
Disable notifications at the OS level (optional but helpful)
Sometimes, Facebook push notifications keep showing up because the device’s system settings override app preferences. For Android, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Notifications. Turn off notifications here if you want a complete blackout. On iPhone, head to Settings > Notifications > Facebook and disable Allow Notifications.
This step is especially handy if Facebook’s app setting isn’t enough or if notifications still appear unexpectedly. Sometimes toggling within the app works, but system-level controls are more reliable.
Confirm and test your setup
Once you’ve turned everything off, go back to the Facebook app and see if it still sends notifications. It might take a few minutes to take effect, or you might need to restart the app. Sometimes, a quick reboot of the phone helps clear out lingering notifications. Not sure why it works, but on some devices, these settings just refuse to update immediately.
Extra tips & potential hiccups
If notifications just won’t stop, double-check the app permissions in your device’s settings. Make sure Facebook isn’t set to override system-level notification controls. Also, consider enabling Do Not Disturb mode temporarily if you need a full silence during work or sleep.
Another little trick: some people have success disabling notifications through Facebook’s web version on desktop, which syncs certain settings. But honestly, toggling at the app and system level usually does the trick.
Wrap-up
This process isn’t perfectly seamless across all devices, but it’s pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. Disabling push notifications gives much more control over when Facebook manages to interrupt your day. Just remember, if you want to turn them back on, revisit the same menus and toggle the switches back — it’s not permanent unless you choose so.
Summary
- Open Facebook menu → Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Find Notifications → Push Notifications
- Toggle off options or disable system notifications
- Optional: Enable Do Not Disturb on your device for complete silence
- Reboot the app or device if notifications persist
Hope this helps
Disabling those alerts isn’t always intuitive, especially with how many different settings layers Facebook throws in. But once it’s done, the peace and quiet are so worth it. Good luck shutting those annoying notifications off — fingers crossed this helps, or at least makes it less of a headache.