The problem with notifications is that every app and every platform has its own wide and ever-growing array of notifications and messages that it wants to send to you.
The more you browse and use the app, the higher the chance of receiving regular notifications – both inside the app and as a pop up notification on your device.
Of course, when you consider how many different tools and features there are in Facebook, the number of notifications you could receive starts to become overwhelming. From comments and links to group updates, page updates, messages, and more, Facebook’s notifications are never-ending. Which is why most users choose to personalise their notification settings – or turn them off completely.
3 Steps to Alter Facebook Notifications
- Click on the menu button in the bottom right hand corner of the Facebook app screen
- Select ‘Settings and Privacy’ then ‘Settings’
- Click on ‘Notifications’ which you will find listed under the ‘Preferences’ menu section
Once you’re inside the Notifications menu, you will find a plethora of options and ways to tailor and personalise your Facebook experience. You can change which updates you receive notifications about on an individual basis or use the toggle at the top of the menu to quickly turn on and off all notifications.
The more time you spend adjusting these settings, the more personalised your experience on Facebook will be.
How to Turn off All Facebook Notifications
While keeping up to date with friends and family is one of the underlying benefits of Facebook as a social media platform, when you’re using your device for other things you might not want to keep receiving Facebook updates.
To prevent all Facebook notifications from appearing on your device screen when the app isn’t open, you will need to adjust your device notifications.
To do this, head into your smartphone or device settings, find notifications, and switch off all those related to the Facebook app. While this doesn’t affect the notifications you see and receive when the Facebook app is open, it will prevent your device from being flooded by Facebook updates.
While Facebook is built for on-the-go interaction and social engagement, making sure that the app is tailored to your preferences and needs is an important part of the user experience. We hope this advice helps you to refine your experience and ensure you only receive the updates you need and want to see.
