If you’ve ever scrolled through Facebook and wondered, “Why am I seeing this random post from a page I’ve never followed?” — you’re not alone. Facebook’s “Suggested for You” content can feel invasive, cluttered, or irrelevant.
Fortunately, while you can’t completely disable suggested content, several ways exist to reduce it or train Facebook’s algorithm to show less of what you don’t want.
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help clean up your Facebook feed.
1. Use the “Show Less” or “Hide Post” Option
The easiest way to teach Facebook what you don’t like is by interacting with the content directly.
How to do it:
- Tap the three dots (…) in the top-right corner of any suggested post.
- Select “Hide post” or “Show less.”
This sends a signal to Facebook that this type of content doesn’t interest you—and over time, your feed will reflect your preferences.
2. Customise Your Feed Preferences
Facebook allows you to take some control over what shows up in your feed through its settings.
To access Feed Preferences:
- Go to the Menu (three lines in the bottom-right on mobile or top-right on desktop).
- Tap “Settings & Privacy” → “Settings.”
- Scroll down to “Feed” or “News Feed Preferences.”
Here you can:
- Prioritize who to see first
- Unfollow people, pages, or groups that clutter your feed
- Reconnect with accounts you previously unfollowed
It’s a powerful way to reshape your Facebook experience.
3. Turn Off Notifications Related to Suggestions
Sometimes, Facebook sends notifications like “You might like this page” or “Suggested for You.” You can turn these off too.
How to do it:
- Go to Settings → Notifications.
- Browse categories like:
- Pages you may like
- Videos
- Groups
- Disable notifications that feel spammy or unnecessary.
4. Use Browser Extensions (For Desktop Users)
If you’re accessing Facebook from a browser, you can install third-party tools to help filter out unwanted content.
Two popular options:
- FB Purity – Lets you hide “Suggested for You” posts, sponsored ads, and more.
- Social Fixer – Offers keyword filtering, tabbed newsfeeds, and post-hiding tools.
These extensions give you far more control than Facebook natively allows.
5. Report Irrelevant or Inappropriate Suggestions
If you find a suggested post to be spammy, offensive, or irrelevant:
- Tap the three dots on the post.
- Choose “Report post” and follow the prompts.
Facebook uses this input to improve your feed and reduce similar suggestions.
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