Facebook’s automatic forwarding of posts to Messenger can be annoying for some users. If you want to stop posts from going to Messenger, there are a few simple steps you can take.
Understanding Facebook’s Post to Messenger Feature
When you make a post on Facebook, it will automatically also get sent as a message to people who have turned on notifications for you in Messenger. This “Post to Messenger” feature allows your friends to see your posts without having to log into Facebook.
Some people find this helpful for staying updated. But others may find it cluttered or frustrating, especially if they don’t use Messenger very much.
The good news is you can turn off notifications for posts from specific people. You can also turn off all Post to Messenger notifications completely if you prefer.
Turning Off Notifications for a Specific Person
If you only want to stop seeing in Messenger posts from one or two people, you can disable notifications just for them.
Here are the steps:
- Open the Messenger app on your phone.
- Tap on the profile icon in the top left.
- Select “Active” to see a list of recent conversations.
- Tap on the name of the person you want to adjust notifications for.
- Tap on their name at the top of the chat window.
- Scroll down and tap “Turn Off Notifications.”
That will stop that person’s Facebook posts from showing up in your Messenger app. You can toggle it back on any time if you change your mind.
Turning Off Post to Messenger Completely
If you want to turn off the Post to Messenger feature entirely, so posts stop going to your Messenger from everyone, that’s easy to do as well.
On Android:
- Open the Messenger app.
- Tap your profile photo.
- Tap “Turn Off Post Notifications.”
On iPhone:
- Open the Messenger app.
- Go to the Settings tab.
- Tap your profile photo.
- Toggle off “Get Notifications for Posts.”
This will prevent all Facebook posts from all your connections from appearing in Messenger. You can always turn it back on later if you want.
Customizing Messenger Notification Settings
In addition to controlling Post to Messenger notifications, you can also customize what other Messenger notifications you receive.
To adjust your notification settings:
- Open Messenger.
- Tap your profile photo.
- Tap “Notifications.”
From here you can toggle notifications on or off for:
- Messages
- Group Notifications
- Call Notifications
- Friend Requests
- and more
Adjust based on what works best for you. For example, you may want to keep getting notifications for messages and calls, but disable group notifications.
Using Messenger’s Do Not Disturb Feature
Another option is to use Messenger’s Do Not Disturb mode. This lets you mute all notifications for a set period of time.
To enable Do Not Disturb:
- Open Messenger.
- Tap your profile photo.
- Tap “Turn On Do Not Disturb.”
- Choose 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or Custom.
When Do Not Disturb is on, you won’t get any notifications from Messenger. You can still open the app and view messages normally.
Managing Your Overall Facebook Notifications
In addition to adjusting Messenger settings, you can also control which Facebook notifications you receive.
To customize your Facebook notifications:
- Go to Facebook.com or open the Facebook app.
- Click the down arrow in the top right.
- Select “Settings & Privacy.”
- Click “Settings.”
- Click “Notifications” on the left.
From here, you can toggle Facebook notifications on or off for:
- Posts
- Comments
- Connections
- Pages
- Groups
- Events
- and more
Adjust based on your preferences. Turning off Post Notifications, for example, can also help reduce clutter from your Facebook feed popping up elsewhere.
Using Facebook’s Snooze Feature
If you just need a temporary break from someone’s posts, use Facebook’s Snooze feature.
To snooze someone:
- Go to their profile page.
- Click the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Snooze [name] for 30 days.”
You can snooze for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or indefinitely. Their posts won’t show up in your feed during that time period.
Snoozing can give you a break without needing to unfollow or unfriend the person entirely.
Conclusion
Facebook’s Post to Messenger feature can be helpful for some but annoying for others. Thankfully, you have many options to control whether or not you see Facebook posts in your Messenger app.
You can turn off notifications from specific people, disable Post to Messenger entirely, customize general notification settings, or use Snooze on Facebook. Take advantage of these tools to optimize your experience.
At the end of the day, it’s your account – configure it in a way that suits your preferences and makes your life easier!