Why Does Facebook Notify Me About Comments on Others' Posts?

Learn why Facebook sends notifications for comments on posts you interacted with and how to adjust your notification settings to control alerts.

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Facebook notifies you about comments on someone else's post if you have previously interacted with that post—such as liking, commenting, or sharing it. To adjust notification settings, go to Settings > Notifications and customize your preferences to reduce unwanted alerts.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why am I getting notifications for comments on posts I didn't create? Facebook notifies you about comments on posts where you've previously engaged, such as liking, commenting, or sharing, to keep you updated on ongoing conversations.
  2. How can I turn off notifications for comments on others' posts on Facebook? Go to Facebook Settings, select Notifications, and customize your preferences to reduce or stop alerts for comments on posts you don't own.
  3. Does Facebook notify me if I only viewed a post but did not interact? No, Facebook typically sends notifications for comments only if you have previously interacted through likes, comments, or shares, not just views.