Liking a post, page or event is a common thing to do on Facebook. Unfortunately, the platform does not allow you to hide likes in posts from other users. However, you can still remove likes from the Activity Log and also hide likes made on public pages and profiles.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Undoing Likes in the iOS App
Step 1. Open the Facebook app
If you are not already signed in, enter your email address and password to sign in.
Step 2. Tap on the icon with three horizontal bars located in the lower right corner of the screen
Step 3. Tap your profile name
Step 4. Tap Activity Log
Step 5. Tap Filter
Step 6. Tap Likes
Step 7. Tap the down-pointing arrow located to the right of the post
Step 8. Tap Enjoy
- For friends and events, the “Hide from Timeline” option will be displayed.
- For comments, the option “Delete” will be displayed.
Method 2 of 4: Undoing Likes in the Android App
Step 1. Open the Facebook app
If you are not already signed in, enter your email address and password to sign in.
Step 2. Tap on the icon with three horizontal bars located in the upper right corner of the screen
Step 3. Tap your profile photo and then tap Activity Log
Step 4. Tap Filter
Step 5. Tap Likes
Step 6. Tap the down-pointing arrow located to the right of the post
Step 7. Tap Enjoy
- For friends and events, the “Hide from Timeline” option will be displayed.
- For comments, the option “Delete” will be displayed.
Method 3 of 4: Undoing Likes by Desktop Browser
Step 1. Open the Facebook website in your browser
Step 2. Access your Facebook account
Step 3. Click on your profile name located at the top of the page
Step 4. Click the View Activity Log button located on the Facebook cover photo
Step 5. Click on the pen icon located to the right of each publication
Step 6. Click on the Dislike option and the change will be saved automatically
Method 4 of 4: Hiding the Likes section by desktop browser
Step 1. Open the Facebook website in your browser
Currently, the procedure to hide the Likes section can only be done by the website version for desktop browsers. It cannot be done by the app or the mobile browser version.
Step 2. Access your Facebook account
Step 3. Click on your profile name located at the top of the screen
Step 4. Hover your mouse cursor over the More option
Step 5. Click on the Manage sections option
Step 6. Locate the “Likes” section
Step 7. Click on the checkbox located to the left of the “Likes” section
Step 8. Click Save to hide the “Likes” section in your profile so that it will no longer be shown to others
Notices
- The hidden post will be removed from the main Facebook Timeline. However, events will not appear on your profile page unless they are shared.
- Keep in mind that you can't hide likes made on posts from other users. When viewing your likes in the Activity Log, you can see the default setting for each post. However, it cannot be changed by you, only by the post creator.