If you’re wondering how to remove a tag of someone else on Facebook, the quick answer is:
Go to the post, click the three dots (options), and choose “Remove Tag.” This will untag the person from your post. You can also adjust privacy or delete the post entirely if needed.
Let’s go step by step and clear out every situation you may face.
How do I remove a tag on Facebook of someone else?
Yes, you can remove a tag you created.
Steps:
Open the post where you tagged them.
Click the three dots (…) in the top right corner of the post.
Select Edit Post (if editing) or Remove Tag (if available).
Confirm your action.
That’s it—their name disappears from the tag list.
Tip: If the person has already seen the tag, they may get a notification, but after removal it won’t show publicly.
How do I remove someone’s tag from my post?
This is slightly different. Suppose someone tagged you in your own post without permission.
To remove it:
Click the three dots on your post.
Choose Remove tag next to their name.
If you don’t see the option, you may have to edit the post manually and delete the tag mention (@Name).
Real-life example: If you shared a family picture and your cousin tagged their friend unnecessarily, you can just untag them to keep the post clean.
Does blocking someone on Facebook remove a tag?
Blocking someone does not automatically remove existing tags. The tag will remain on posts unless you delete or edit them.
However, once blocked:
They can’t tag you again.
They won’t see your timeline or posts.
So, blocking protects you in the future, but you should still clean up past tags manually.
How do you delete a post someone tagged you in on Facebook?
If someone tagged you in an embarrassing or unwanted post, you have two options:
Remove Tag – This keeps the post up but your name disappears.
Hide or Delete – If it’s on your timeline, you can hide it. If you posted it, you can delete it.
Steps to remove your tag:
Go to the post → three dots → Remove Tag.
Steps to delete:
If it’s your post, hit Delete Post.
If it’s someone else’s post, you can only report or ask them to delete.
Privacy Tips for Safer Tagging
Review Tags Before Posting: Turn on Timeline Review in settings. This lets you approve tags before they appear.
Limit Who Can Tag You: Go to Facebook privacy settings → Profile & Tagging.
Block Repeat Taggers: If someone keeps tagging you in spam posts, blocking is the best option
Removing Tags vs Blocking
| Action | Effect on Old Tags | Effect on Future Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Remove Tag | Deletes tag only | They can tag again |
| Delete Post | Removes everything | No future tags on that post |
| Block Person | Tag stays, but hidden from them | They cannot tag you again |
Conclusion
Now you know exactly how to remove a tag of someone else on Facebook. Whether it’s your own post or someone else’s, the key is to use the Remove Tag option or adjust privacy settings. Remember, blocking stops future problems but won’t clear past tags.
If Facebook tagging bothers you, stay in control by reviewing settings and removing tags whenever needed.
Farrukh Nawaz, tech guru & gaming aficionado. Your go-to for mobile news, gaming updates & expert blogging tips.