Conceal Your Tracks on Facebook
Everyone with a Facebook tài khoản has probably liked someone’s photo or post by mistake. Even if you unlike the photo right away, the person whose photo you liked might still be notified you did so. But hiding your like all depends on your timing và luck. If you want khổng lồ make sure your accidental lượt thích will go unnoticed, you have the option to lớn block that person or deactivate your account.
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Written by: Hrishikesh Pardeshi, Founder at Flexiple, buildd & kholike.com Tools. Last updated: May 10, 2023
Did you know that an average Facebook user likes about 12 posts per month? Yes, và basic math shows that it translates to lớn one lượt thích almost every other day. If you have wondered about the dynamics behind ads on Facebook, it is worth noting that your likes on individual posts are the primary source of data. Facebook uses this to understand your preferences.
While liking Facebook posts conveys the platform which ads you’d preferably be interested in, unliking is equally significant. ‘Unliking’ certain pages or posts that post uninteresting/offensive content will help you get rid of irrelevant advertisements on your feed. Sometimes you just want to, unlike Facebook posts.
So, how to lớn unlike something on Facebook? Here’s how:
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How to lớn Unlike Something on Facebook for Desktop?
Here’s how to unlike a post, page or a phản hồi on Facebook via PC:
1. Unlike a post using the Activity Log
Here"s how khổng lồ remove a like on Facebook through Activity Log:
Select “Settings & Privacy” from the drop-down menu.Click “Activity Log.”
2. How to remove a lượt thích on Facebook Posts?
Once you log in to lớn your profile on Facebook, locate the post you wish lớn ‘unlike’. Scroll down khổng lồ see if you have liked it. In case you did, the ‘Like’ button appears highlighted in blue. Lớn ‘unlike’ the post, click on the lượt thích button again (or, the icon with a thumbs-up).Once you unliked the respective feed item, you will notice that the like button’s colour is no longer blue và does not appear highlighted. It turns grey.
3. How to remove a lượt thích on Facebook Comments?
In case you want to lớn unlike a bình luận on a post, click on the X comments button at the bottom of a post. (X is the number of comments the respective post has received from users.)Locate the bình luận you want lớn ‘unlike’. You will observe that the thumbs-up icon near the comment appears blue if you previously liked it. Press it again và see it turn grey!
4. How khổng lồ remove a like on Facebook Pages?
Select the ‘Pages’ option from the left-hand side navigation menu. Click ‘liked’ pages on the ‘pages tab’. You can find the pages of people who invited you here.
If you are not able to lượt thích things & it is taking long lớn long, perhaps your Facebook is slow.
How khổng lồ unlike something on Facebook for mobile?
Please chú ý that the procedure khổng lồ unlike a post, comment or a page on the Facebook ứng dụng is the same as that of PC. The only difference lies in the interface as Facebook customizes it for a mobile-friendly experience. The rest applies the same.
If you access Facebook from the phầm mềm on your smartphone, you can still unlike something on Facebook – Post, bình luận or Page.
1. Unlike Facebook Posts
Here"s how khổng lồ remove a like from Facebook posts:
Locate the post you want to “Unlike” & scroll to the bottom. If you previously “liked” the post, the thumbs-up “Like” icon will be blue.To “Unlike” the post, click on the “Like” icon. Once you “Unlike” the post the “Like” icon will turn grey.
2. Unlike Facebook Comments
If you"re wondering, "But how to remove a like on Facebook comments?" We have you covered!
Open the post with the comment you previously “Liked” and want khổng lồ “Unlike”. Beneath the post, click comments. (x is the number of comments)Any phản hồi you previously “Liked” will be displayed in blue. Khổng lồ “Unlike” a comment, click on the xanh “Like” icon. It will turn grey. Compare the two images below.Xem thêm: Giới Hạn Lượt Thích Trên Tinder Plus®, Tinder Là Gì
3. Unlike Facebook Pages
Finally, this is how you unlike a Facebook page from the app.
From the Facebook phầm mềm on your phone, click the 3 lines on the đứng top right of the page. Then click Pages Manager.Then, on the đứng top right of "Pages", click "Liked Pages".A menu of all the pages you “Like” will be displayed – each with a ticked “Liked” icon. To lớn “Unlike” a page, click the “Liked” icon beside it. In this example, I will “Unlike” Argus.To confirm that you have “Unliked” the page, the xanh tick icon will change lớn a grey thumbs-up icon.
If you don"t want to like anything and just give someone a nudge or break the ice, you can go poke them.
Understanding the Mechanics of facebook ads
Most users are unaware of how advertisements on Facebook are shown. The platform basically tracks your comments, likes và shares to lớn show you ads. It is also worth noting that when a post gets a certain amount of appreciation in the form of likes, it will appear on your timeline even if you have restricted such content.
Facebook also uses the information on your profile to lớn analyze which ads you’d prefer watching on your feed. The information includes your location, age, page likes, ứng dụng usage trends & even data from sites you visit on mobile.
If you have ever thought about why quảng cáo facebook seem specifically targeted at you, it is because they are! Facebook tracks your online and offline behaviour. For instance, if you previously liked a post related to ‘home appliances’, you will see ads that are related lớn the same category.
Or, if you added ‘Animals’ as an interest to lớn your profile, you might see ads about animal adoption. This is why unliking posts or pages you are not interested in help. Facebook no longer remembers it as your choice và you will be shown such unwanted ads again.
FAQs - How lớn unlike something on Facebook?
1. What happens after unliking or liking something on Facebook?
If you visit a Facebook profile, you might ‘like’ a post. If you accidentally like and then unlike a post, it"s ok. The person will not receive a notification of the ‘like’ if you unlike quickly.If the user is active on his phone và you took too long khổng lồ unlike it, they will be alerted. The notifications are immediately removed from their device if they are not using their device. Even if they check their Facebook notifications, they will not see it.
Keeping your phone on ‘aeroplane’ mode helps if you have a habit of accidentally liking something. Now your likes will not register since you are offline.
2. Why vị people ‘unlike’ something on Facebook?
There can be a lot of reasons why someone decides to, unlike Facebook posts or pages. One reason is too much self-promoting & ads. Instead of informing your viewer & using a pull strategy, you show too many ads.
3. How many people ‘like’ and ‘unlike’ your Facebook Page?
Facebook ‘page Insights’ has made tracking people who unliked your Facebook page easy. There you can see how many people liked & unliked your page. Also, under insights, click ‘page views’ khổng lồ see how many people viewed your page.
Now that you know how to remove a lượt thích on Facebook, it will be easier for you to keep your newsfeed không tính phí of irrelevant & intrusive ads. Another strategy would be lớn ‘unlike’ status updates, photos, và comments on Facebook if they don’t interest you or contain unwanted information.
