How to block a page on Facebook?

26 Jul, 2021

With more than 3 billion users, Facebook is a giant social media platform with an unparalleled reach. You might already know how to block any one on Facebook, but did you know that you can also block Facebook pages? Yes, you can block a page on Facebook using your browser or mobile application.

To do this, you need to go on Facebook and follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Facebook account

  2. "Settings and Privacy"

  3. "Settings"

  4. "Blocking"

  5. "Block Pages"

Here you will need to enter the name of the page that you want to block. Completing this action would successfully block the page. You will no longer be able to see that page or posts of that page on your Facebook timeline and searches.

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Blocking a page on Facebook

Blocking a page on Facebook is not as hard as you think. Here, we will see a step-by-step process on how to block a page on Facebook using a web browser.

  1. First, log into to your Facebook account. Select the drop-down menu icon (a downward arrow) in the upper-right corner of your account page, and click on the option "Settings and Privacy".

    How to block a page on Facebook (Step 1): Select "Settings and Privacy"

  2. Further in the "Settings"-page, a sidebar will appear with various options on the left side of the page.

    How to block a page on Facebook (Step 2): The "Settings"-menu

  3. In the "Settings"-menu displayed, click on "Blocking" (the 8th option from the top).

  4. After you click on Blocking, find the option "Block Pages". You will find it at the bottom of the page. Here, type the name of the Facebook page you want to block.

  5. Enter and select the page (or pages) that you want to block.

    How to block a page on Facebook (Step 5): Enter and select the page you want to block

Note

Only organization or company pages can be blocked through your Facebook settings. This does not work for event or group pages.

Unblocking a page on Facebook

Most of the steps for unblocking a page on Facebook are similar to the steps that were mentioned for blocking a page on Facebook. Here is how you can unblock pages on your Facebook account:

  1. Firstly, sign in to your Facebook account. Select the drop-down icon (a downward arrow). You will find it in the upper-right corner of your account page. Click on the option "Settings and Privacy".

    How to unblock a page on Facebook (Step 1): Select "Settings and Privacy"

  2. Further, on the "Settings"-page, you will see a sidebar on the left side of the page with various options.

    How to unblock a page on Facebook (Step 2): "Settings"-page

  3. From the "Settings"-menu displayed, click on "Blocking" (the 8th option from the top).

  4. Now, scroll the page and find the option "Block Pages" You will see it at the bottom .of the page.

  5. Here, you will see the pages you have blocked. To unblock a page, simply click on "Unblock" and the page will be unblocked.

    How to unblock a page on Facebook (Step 5): Click "Unblock" to remove the page form the blocked list

How to block a page on Facebook on mobile

  1. Open the Facebook application on your Apple or Android mobile device.

  2. Now, click on the "search"-icon displayed on the top right corner of your phone screen.

    How to block a page on Facebook on mobile (Step 2): Click the search icon

  3. Type the name of the Facebook page you want to block and press search. Click on the correct name displayed in search results.

  4. Tap on the "..." for the menu displayed on the page's profile

  5. Select "Find Support or Report Page"

    How to block a page on Facebook on mobile (Step 5): Tap "Find Support or Report Page"

  6. Choose "Intellectual Property" from the options.

    How to block a page on Facebook on mobile (Step 6): Select "Intellectual Property"

  7. On the next page, tap on the "Block Page Name".

    How to block a page on Facebook (Step 7): Tap on "Block Page Name"

  8. Complete the action by confirming to "Block".

    How to block a page on Facebook on mobile (Step 8): Confirm blocking

Can a blocked page still see your posts?

After you have blocked the page, the page can no longer interact with your account. That means, it cannot comment on, reply to, and like your posts. The page will be removed from your timeline, and you won't be able to message or post on it either.

Summary

Facebook, as a social media platform, has a very unique and user-friendly interface. Its easy accessibility is what has made it so famous. Blocking and unblocking a page or pages on Facebook is very simple and convenient. We are 100% sure that you will be able to do so without any trouble with this article.