If you’re tired of Facebook hiding comments on your posts, the good news is that you can turn off the comment filter in just a few steps. To remove the comment filter in Facebook, go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Privacy → Public Posts → Comment Ranking and turn it off. Once disabled, you’ll see all comments in the order they were posted.
This guide (last updated September 2025) will walk you through everything, how the comment filter works, how to turn it off, and what happens when you remove restrictions.
What Is the Comment Filter on Facebook?
The comment filter is a feature Facebook uses to “rank” comments. Instead of showing all comments in order, it highlights the “most relevant” ones, usually based on likes, replies, or what Facebook thinks you want to see.
Sounds good, right? But the downside is that you may miss out on important or funny comments because they get buried. Many users prefer to see every comment in real time rather than let Facebook decide.
How Do I Turn Off the Comment Filter?
Here’s the exact path to remove the filter:
Open the Facebook app or log in on desktop.
Tap the three lines (menu) in the top right (mobile) or click the arrow in the top right (desktop).
Go to Settings & Privacy.
Choose Settings.
Scroll down to Privacy and select Public Posts.
Look for Comment Ranking.
Toggle the switch off.
That’s it, you’ll now see comments in chronological order instead of “most relevant.”
How Do I Remove Facebook Filter Completely?
If you want to make sure no hidden filters affect your experience:
Turn off Comment Ranking (explained above).
Check Restricted Mode under privacy to ensure you’re not limiting comments.
Adjust Blocking Settings if you’ve added words or filters manually.
By doing this, you’re telling Facebook, “show me everything, no filters.”
How Can I Make Facebook Always Show All Comments?
Unfortunately, Facebook still sometimes defaults to “Most Relevant” on pages or groups you don’t own. But here’s what you can do:
On your own posts: Turn off comment ranking.
On pages you manage: Go to Page Settings → General → Comment Ranking and disable it.
On groups: Admins may choose comment filtering. You can’t override their settings, but you can ask the admin to turn it off.
How to Remove Facebook Comment Restrictions?
If comments are restricted on your posts, it may be due to:
Privacy settings – If your post is “Friends only,” strangers can’t comment.
Audience control – You may have selected who can comment (friends, public, or custom).
Word filters – If you’ve blocked certain words, those comments won’t appear.
To remove restrictions:
Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Privacy → Public Posts → Who Can Comment on Your Public Posts and set it to Public.
Remove any blocked words under Content Moderation.
Why Does Facebook Hide Some Comments?
Facebook says it does this to reduce spam, hate speech, or irrelevant replies. But often, normal comments get hidden too. For example:
A harmless joke may be filtered out because it includes certain flagged words.
A short “Yes” or “No” might be considered “low quality.”
Ads or links are often suppressed automatically.
This is why many people prefer to remove the filter and judge comments for themselves.
What Happens If I Turn Off the Comment Filter?
When you disable it:
You’ll see all comments in the order they were posted.
Spammy or offensive comments may appear more often.
You may need to manually delete or hide unwanted comments.
For personal accounts, this usually isn’t a big deal. For pages with thousands of followers, you may want to keep some moderation on.
Comment Filter vs No Filter
| Feature | With Comment Filter | Without Comment Filter |
|---|---|---|
| Comment order | Most relevant on top | Newest on top |
| Spam/irrelevant hidden | Yes | No |
| Control over ranking | Facebook decides | You decide |
| Chance of missing posts | High | Low |
Can You Turn It Back On Later?
Yes. If you disable the comment filter and find it overwhelming, just go back to Settings → Public Posts → Comment Ranking and toggle it on again.
FAQs About Facebook Comment Filter
How do I turn off the comment filter?
Go to Settings → Privacy → Public Posts → Comment Ranking and switch it off.
Can I remove the filter on someone else’s post?
No, you can only control it for your own posts or pages.
Why does Facebook keep switching to “Most Relevant”?
Some pages and groups enforce it by default. You can’t override those settings.
Can I see hidden comments after removing the filter?
Yes, once you disable filtering, hidden comments appear in the regular order.
Final Thoughts
The comment filter on Facebook is helpful for some people, but frustrating for others. If you want full control and don’t want Facebook deciding what you see, simply turn off Comment Ranking in settings.
It’s your account, your posts, you should get to decide how comments appear.
Farrukh Nawaz, tech guru & gaming aficionado. Your go-to for mobile news, gaming updates & expert blogging tips.