Everyone likes validation. That’s why we receive a little dopamine rush when someone leaves a like or comments on the content we share on social media. Those likes and thumbs up can become a crucial part of our lives, and we may fixate on our social media numbers, often to the detriment of our mental health. To avoid that mental stress, use the steps below to hide likes on Facebook.

Although you can show your support with a like or reaction to a post, the number of likes shouldn’t alter your perception of posts. Hiding likes and reactions on a post can improve your mental health and engagement. Facebook also lets you hide the pages you like on the platform. The ability to hide likes on Facebook is available on desktop, iOS, andtop budget Android phones.

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How to hide likes on Facebook desktop

Let’s start with Facebook on the web. If you prefer to use Facebook on the desktop, use the steps below to hide likes on your posts.

How to hide likes and reactions on Facebook for Android

Facebook lets you hide likes on mobile apps. Follow the steps below and make changes on Facebook for Android.

How to hide likes on Facebook for iPhone or iPad

Facebook uses a different user interface on the iPhone. Here are the steps to hide likes on Facebook for iPhone or iPad.

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You may follow the Facebook pages of your favorite artists, brands, sports personalities, and public figures. You can hide your liked pages on Facebook and keep such a list private.

You can also hide page likes for a specific genre by making changes to your Facebook profile.

Facebook website Settings menu highlighting the Reaction preferences option

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Facebook website Reaction preferences menu

go to Facebook menu

open Facebook Settings