Unfollowing is a gentler solution thanunfriendingorblocking.
Unfriending removes them from your friends' list, while blocking eliminates all contact.
With unfollowing, you won’t see their content, but you’ll still be friends.
Fortunately, it’s easy tounfollowthat friend on Facebook, so you don’t see their posts.
Here’s how to unfollow a Facebook friend.
There are several easy ways to unfollow a Facebook friend.
Unfollow from their post, profile page, or from News Feed Preferences in the controls menu.
Unfollow From a Post
Go to any post made by the person you want to unfollow.
Select thethree dotson the top right of their post.
You won’t see any more of this person’s posts, but you’re still Facebook friends.
If you unfollow someone, your posts are still visible to them unless they also block or Unfollow you.
Unfollow From Their Profile Page
Here’s another way to unfollow a Facebook friend.
Go to the profile page of the friend you want to unfollow.
Unfollow From News Feed Preferences
Here’s yet another way to unfollow someone.
Go to your profile page and select thedown arrowon the top menu bar.
(In the app, tap thethree horizontal lineson the bottom.)
(In the app, tapSettingsand thenNews Feed Preferences.)
SelectUnfollow People and Groups to Hide Their Posts.
pick the person you want to unfollow, and then selectDone.
Go to your Facebook profile page.
Select thedown arrowfrom the top menu bar.
(In the app, tap thethree horizontal lineson the bottom.)
SelectReconnect with people and groups you unfollowed.
go for the person you want to reconnect with, and then selectDone.
You’ll once again see this person’s posts on your News Feed.
Considersnoozinga person instead of unfollowing them if you just need a break.
Snoozing prevents you from seeing their posts in your News Feed for 30 days.
FAQ
People won’t be notified if you unfollow them on Facebook.
You’ll still be in each other’s friend lists.
Tounfriend someone on Facebook, go to your profile and selectFriends.
go for the person you want to unfriend to go to their profile page.
Select theFriendsicon at the top of their profile and chooseUnfriend.
Another option is checking your friends' friends to find someone.
