Imagine you’re scrolling through your Facebook feed, and suddenly, a video starts playing automatically. The sound is blasting, and you’re in a public place. Awkward, right? Or maybe you’re trying to show someone something on your phone, but a loud Facebook story starts playing, ruining the moment. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to avoid these situations: mute Facebook stories.
Muting Facebook stories is a simple process that can be done in just a few seconds. Once you’ve muted a story, it will no longer play automatically when you scroll through your feed. You can still watch the story if you want to, but you’ll have to tap on it to do so. To mute a story, simply tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the story and select “Mute.” You can also mute all stories from a particular person by going to their profile and tapping on the “Following” button. Then, select “Mute Stories.”
Muting Facebook stories is a great way to control the content that you see and hear in your feed. It’s also a useful way to avoid embarrassing situations. So next time you’re scrolling through your feed, don’t be afraid to mute any stories that you don’t want to see or hear.
Unmuting a Story
If you’ve accidentally muted a story, don’t worry—it’s easy to unmute it. Here’s how:
1. Tap on the story you want to unmute.
2. Tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the story.
3. Tap on “Unmute Story.”
The story will now be unmuted and you will be able to see it in your News Feed.
Muting a Story from the News Feed
To temporarily hide a story from your News Feed without unfollowing the person or Page who posted it:
- Hover over the story.
- Click the icon.
- Select “Mute [Name of Person or Page].”
You can also mute a story for a specific period of time:
| Option | Duration |
|---|---|
| Mute for 24 hours | The story will be hidden for 24 hours. |
| Mute for 30 days | The story will be hidden for 30 days. |
| Mute for 1 hour | The story will be hidden for 1 hour. |
To unmute a story, hover over it and click the icon again. Then, select “Unmute [Name of Person or Page].”
Muting a Story from a Profile
1. Open the Profile
Visit the profile of the person whose story you want to mute. You can do this by searching for their name or clicking on their name if they appear in your News Feed.
2. Click the Three Dots
Once you’re on the profile, locate the three dots “…” icon next to the “Add Friend” or “Message” button. Click on this icon to open a drop-down menu.
3. Select “Mute Story”
In the drop-down menu that appears, choose the “Mute Story” option. This will prevent the person’s stories from appearing in your News Feed for 30 days.
You can mute multiple stories at once by clicking on the three dots next to each story and selecting “Mute Story.” To unmute a story, simply repeat the process and select “Unmute Story.” The following table provides a quick summary of the steps involved in muting a story from a profile:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the profile of the person whose story you want to mute. |
| 2 | Click on the three dots “…” icon next to the “Add Friend” or “Message” button. |
| 3 | Select the “Mute Story” option from the drop-down menu. |
Muting Stories
It’s easy to mute Facebook stories from users you find annoying after viewing them. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Muting Multiple Stories Simultaneously
If you’re tired of seeing multiple stories from the same user or group, you can mute them all at once. Here’s how:
- Go to your News Feed.
- Tap on the Menu button in the top right corner.
- Tap on “Settings.”
- Tap on “Account Settings.”
- Tap on “Notifications.”
- Tap on “Story Notifications.”
- Tap on the “Mute” button next to the user or group you want to mute.
You can also mute multiple stories from different users and groups by selecting them individually and tapping on the “Mute” button.
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Muting Stories by Topic or Keyword
If you’re tired of seeing stories about a specific topic or from a particular person, you can mute them.
- On the mobile app: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the story and select “Mute for [time period].”
- On the website: Hover over the story and click the X in the top-right corner. Then, select “Mute for [time period].”
You can also mute stories by topic or keyword. To do this:
- On the mobile app: Tap the three lines in the bottom-right corner and select “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings.” Scroll down to “Story Controls” and tap “Muted Stories.”
- On the website: Click the down arrow in the top-right corner and select “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings.” On the left-hand menu, click “News Feed Preferences” and then “Story Controls.” Click “Muted Stories.”
In the “Muted Stories” section, you can enter any topics or keywords that you want to mute. You can also choose how long you want to mute them for.
Temporarily Muting All Stories
To temporarily mute all stories, follow these steps:
1. Open the Facebook App
Launch the Facebook app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the Story Section
On the home screen, tap on the “Stories” section located at the top of the news feed.
3. Press and Hold on Your Profile Picture
In the stories section, press and hold your profile picture, which represents your own story.
4. Select “Mute Stories”
A menu will appear. Tap on the “Mute Stories” option from the menu.
5. Choose the Duration
Select the duration for which you want to mute stories. You can choose from 24 hours, 1 week, or 30 days.
6. Select Stories to Mute
- Individual Stories: To mute individual stories, tap on the "x" icon next to the profile picture of the person whose story you want to mute.
- All Stories from a Person: To mute all stories from a specific person, tap on their name in the stories section and select "Mute Stories" from the drop-down menu.
- All Stories from a Page: To mute all stories from a Facebook Page, visit the Page and click on the "Following" button. Select "Mute Stories" from the options.
- All Stories from a Group: To mute all stories from a Facebook Group, join the group and click on the "Joined" button. Select "Mute Stories" from the drop-down menu.
- All Stories from a List: To mute all stories from a Facebook List, create or select an existing list. Click on the "List Options" button and select "Mute Stories" from the menu.
Unmuting All Stories
To unmute all stories in your News Feed, follow these steps:
- Tap on the three lines in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy”.
- Tap on “News Feed Preferences”.
- Tap on “Muted Stories”.
- Tap on the “Edit” button in the top right corner.
- Tap on the “Unmute All” button.
- Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.
All of the stories that you have muted will now be unmuted and will appear in your News Feed.
| Description | Steps |
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| Unmute all stories from a specific group |
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Managing Story Notifications
Facebook allows you to control the stories you see and the notifications you receive. By muting stories, you can filter out specific people’s updates while still remaining connected with them.
Muting Individual Stories
To mute an individual story, tap the three dots (…) in the upper right corner of the story and select “Mute Story.”
Muting Multiple Stories at Once
To mute multiple stories at once, tap “Settings” in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then, tap “Notifications” and “Story Settings.”
Customizing Story Notifications
You can customize story notifications for specific people or groups. To do this, tap “Custom Notifications” in the Story Settings section.
Muting Stories From Friends Who Don’t Post Often
If you have friends who post stories infrequently, you can use the “Snooze” feature to temporarily mute their stories. To snooze a story, tap the three dots (…) in the upper right corner of the story and select “Snooze for 24 hours” or “Snooze for 30 days.”
Unmuting Stories
To unmute a story, tap the three dots (…) in the upper right corner of the story and select “Unmute Story.”
Unmuting All Stories
To unmute all stories, tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen and then tap “Settings.” Then, tap “Notifications” and “Story Settings.” Under “Muted Stories,” select “Unmute All.”
Muting Stories From Pages and Groups
To mute stories from pages and groups, you can either unmute them individually or use the “Mute All Stories From Pages and Groups” option in the Story Settings section.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Mute Individual Story | Mute a single story without affecting other stories from the same source. |
| Mute All Stories From Source | Mute all stories from a specific person, page, or group. |
| Snooze Story | Temporarily mute a story for a specified period of time. |
| Unmute Story | Revert a muted story back to its normal state. |
| Unmute All Stories | Undo all mutes for all stories. |
| Mute All Stories From Pages and Groups | Disable story notifications for all pages and groups at once. |
How to Mute a Facebook Story
To mute a story on Facebook:
- Tap or click on the story.
- Tap or click on the three dots in the top right corner of the story.
- Select “Mute.”
Troubleshooting Story Muting
Why can’t I mute a story?
You may not be able to mute a story if:
- The story is from someone you’re friends with.
- The story is from a Page that you follow.
- The story is from a Group that you’re a member of.
How do I unmute a story?
To unmute a story, follow these steps:
- Tap or click on the story.
- Tap or click on the three dots in the top right corner of the story.
- Select “Unmute.”
How do I mute all stories from a specific person?
To mute all stories from a specific person:
- Go to the person’s profile.
- Tap or click on the “Friends” button.
- Select “Mute.”
How do I mute all stories from a specific Page?
To mute all stories from a specific Page:
- Go to the Page’s profile.
- Tap or click on the “Following” button.
- Select “Mute.”
How do I mute all stories from a specific Group?
To mute all stories from a specific Group:
- Go to the Group’s profile.
- Tap or click on the “Members” button.
- Select “Mute.”
Why am I still seeing stories from someone I’ve muted?
You may still see stories from someone you’ve muted if:
- You’re friends with the person and they share a story with you directly.
- The story is from a Page or Group that you follow and the person is a member of that Page or Group.
How can I report a story that I find offensive?
To report a story that you find offensive, follow these steps:
- Tap or click on the story.
- Tap or click on the three dots in the top right corner of the story.
- Select “Report.”
What happens when I report a story?
When you report a story, Facebook will review the story and decide whether or not it violates their Community Standards. If the story does violate their Community Standards, they will remove it from Facebook.
How can I appeal a story that has been removed by Facebook?
If you believe that a story that has been removed by Facebook was removed in error, you can appeal the decision. To appeal a story, follow these steps:
- Go to the Facebook Help Center.
- Click on the “Report a Problem” button.
- Select “Other.”.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to submit your appeal.
How to Mute Facebook Story
Step 1: Access the Story
Open the Facebook app and navigate to the News Feed. Tap on the person’s profile picture or story to view it.
Step 2: Tap the Three Dots
In the bottom right corner of the story, tap on the three dots icon.
Step 3: Select “Mute Story”
From the menu that appears, select “Mute Story.”
Step 4: Confirm Selection
A confirmation message will appear. Tap “Mute Story” again to complete the process.
Additional Tips for Controlling Story Content
Hide Stories from Specific Friends
| To Hide | To Unhide |
|---|---|
| Go to the News Feed | Go to the News Feed |
| Click the “Settings” button | Click the “Settings” button |
| Select “News Feed Preferences” | Select “News Feed Preferences” |
| Click “Unfollow” next to friends’ names | Click “Follow” next to friends’ names |
Control Notifications
Go to Settings:
- Open Facebook
- Click on the down arrow in the top right corner
- Select “Settings & privacy,” then “Settings”
Enable/disable notifications:
- Click on “Notifications” in the left sidebar
- Enable or disable notifications as desired
Manage Your Story Privacy
Customize Sharing Options:
- Click on your profile picture
- Select “Settings & privacy,” then “Privacy”
- Edit the “Posts” and “Stories” settings
How To Mute Facebook Story
If you’re tired of seeing a particular person’s Facebook story, you can mute them. This will prevent their story from appearing in your News Feed. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Facebook app and tap on the three lines in the bottom right corner.
- Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy.”
- Tap on “News Feed Preferences.”
- Tap on “Muted Stories.”
- Tap on the “Add” button and select the person you want to mute from your list of friends.
- Tap on “Done.”
The person you muted will no longer be able to see their story in your News Feed. You can unmute them at any time by following the same steps and tapping on the “Unmute” button.
People Also Ask
How do you mute someone’s story on Facebook without them knowing?
There is no way to mute someone’s story on Facebook without them knowing. However, you can choose to hide their story from your News Feed by following the steps above.
Can you mute someone’s story on Facebook for a certain amount of time?
No, you cannot mute someone’s story on Facebook for a certain amount of time. You can only mute them indefinitely.
How do you know if someone has muted your story on Facebook?
There is no way to know if someone has muted your story on Facebook. However, if you notice that your story is not getting as many views as usual, it’s possible that someone has muted you.
