How to Block a Facebook Group on Android

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Tested

• Blocking Group Posts in the News Feed
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• Blocking Group Notifications

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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable a Facebook group’s notifications or block it from your news feed.

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Blocking Group Posts in the News Feed

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   Open Facebook. Look for the blue icon with a white “f” on your home screen. If you don’t see it, check the app drawer.

   • Use this method if you want to stop seeing posts from a group in your news feed.
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   Scroll to a post from the group.
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   Tap

   

   on the post. It’s at the post’s top-right corner.
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   Tap Hide all from (group name). You will no longer see posts from this group in your news feed.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Blocking Group Notifications

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   Open Facebook. Look for the blue icon with a white “f” on your home screen. If you don’t see it, check the app drawer.

   • Use this method to stop notifications of group activity on your Android.
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   Tap the search icon. It’s the magnifying glass at the top of the screen.
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   Start typing the name of the group. As you type, Facebook will display results that match your search.
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   Tap the group you want to mute. If you don’t see it, tap the search key on the keyboard to search all of Facebook for the group, then select it from the search results.
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   Tap Info. It’s the icon with an “i” in a circle near the top of the screen. This opens the Group Info screen.
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   Tap Notification Settings.
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   Tap Off under “IN-APP.” A check mark will now appear next to “Off.” You will no longer be notified of activity or posts in the group.
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Common Questions: Hiding Facebook Groups on Android

How long does a Facebook group block last?

While you can't block an entire Facebook group, you can block individual users posting to the group. This block will remain until you choose to unblock them.

When you block someone on Facebook can they see your posts in a group?

No, blocked users can't see your posts in a group unless they're an admin. They may see your name tagged in other posts, but they won't be able to click your profile.

How do you see blocked groups on Facebook?

To see your blocked users list, go to Settings & privacy → Settings → Privacy → Blocking. In the Block Users section, click Edit and then See your blocked list.

How do you block suggested groups on Facebook?

Hide suggested groups by clicking or tapping Remove on the suggestion.

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