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How to hide all reels on Facebook
Facebook Reels is a feature that allows users to create and share short-form videos with music and special effects. While some people love the Reels feature, others find it distracting or overwhelming. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll guide you through hiding all Reels on Facebook, turning off auto-play, and even hiding Reels from specific people or pages.
QUICK ANSWER
To hide a reel on Facebook, tap the three-dot icon on the video and select Hide reel. This will tell Facebook to show you fewer reels in your feed.
KEY SECTIONS
Can you remove reels and short videos from your Facebook feed?
Yes, you can remove Reels and short videos from your Facebook feed. There are a few ways to do this, depending on your preferences. You can either hide all Reels, turn off auto-play, or hide Reels from specific people or pages. We’ll go through each of those options in the following sections.
How to turn off reels and short videos on Facebook
To turn off Reels and short videos on Facebook, select the three dots in the reel’s top right corner and tap Hide post.
You will see a message that says, “You won’t see this post in your News Feed anymore.” This will show fewer Reels and short videos on your Facebook feed.
How to stop videos from auto-playing on Facebook
If you want to stop videos from auto-playing on Facebook, follow these instructions:
On the Facebook App:
Tap on the three horizontal lines at the top right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
Scroll down and tap on Media and Contacts. You can also search for “Media” to find the section quicker.
Tap on Autoplay.
On the next page, select Never Autoplay Videos.
You’ll see a notification at the bottom that your changes have been saved, and Reels will no longer play automatically in your feed.
On the Facebook Website:
First, click your profile icon at the top right of the screen and select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
Click on Videos in the left-hand menu, and under Auto-Play Videos, select Off.
This will stop videos from auto-playing on Facebook, including Reels and short videos.
How to hide reels from a specific person or page
You have a few options if you want to hide Reels from a specific person or page. You can either unfriend or unfollow the person or page, or you can block them. Here’s how to do it:
First, go to the person’s profile page or page you want to hide Reels from. Click on the three dots in the profile’s top right corner.
Then, click Block to prevent the person or page from seeing your activity on Facebook, or Unfriend or Unfollow to stop seeing their content in your feed.
We hope this guide has made it easier to hide Reels on Facebook, turn off auto-play, or hide Reels from a specific person or page. Following the instructions above, you can customize your Facebook experience and reduce distractions in your feed.
FAQs
Yes, you can hide Reels and short videos permanently on Facebook by turning off auto-play, hiding posts, or blocking people or pages.
To undo hiding a post on Facebook, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, and click on News Feed Preferences. Click on Hidden Posts and find the post you want to unhide. Click on the three dots and select Unhide post.
Yes, you can hide Reels and short videos from your Facebook friends without unfriending them by unfollowing them. This will stop their content from appearing in your News Feed.
To report a Reel or short video on Facebook, click on the three dots located in the top right corner of the post and select Give feedback on this post. Choose the reason for your report and follow the prompts to submit your report.
To block someone on Facebook, go to their profile page and click on the three dots located in the top right corner of their profile. Click on Block and confirm your choice.