Tired of those bright yellow highlights showing up on your Facebook feed? You’re not alone – many users find them distracting when trying to scroll through their social media. Let’s walk through exactly how to disable this feature and get back to a cleaner Facebook experience.
What Are Facebook Highlights?
Facebook introduced highlights as a way to make certain posts and comments more noticeable in your feed. While the intention was good – helping users spot important content – many find it more disruptive than helpful. Think of it like having someone constantly tapping your shoulder to look at something when you’re trying to read.
How to Disable Highlights on Desktop
1. Click your profile picture in the top right corner
2. Select “Settings & Privacy”
3. Choose “Settings”
4. Look for “News Feed Preferences” in the left sidebar
5. Click “Highlights and Reactions”
6. Toggle off “Show Highlights”
Mobile App Instructions
If you’re using the Facebook mobile app, the process is slightly different:
1. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines)
2. Scroll down to “Settings & Privacy”
3. Tap “Settings”
4. Find “News Feed Settings”
5. Look for “Highlight Settings”
6. Switch the toggle to disable highlights
Why Consider Keeping Highlights?
Before you rush to turn them off, consider that highlights can be useful in certain situations. I’ve found them helpful when managing business pages or staying updated on important group discussions. They’re particularly valuable if you’re part of active communities where you don’t want to miss key announcements.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Sometimes the settings might not stick, especially after app updates. If this happens, try logging out and back in, or clearing your cache. In my experience working with social media platforms, these simple steps resolve most highlighting issues.
Pro Tip
Here’s something many users don’t know: you can customize which types of highlights appear without turning them off completely. This middle-ground approach lets you keep helpful highlights while eliminating annoying ones.
Remember, Facebook regularly updates its interface, so if you notice highlights returning after an update in 2025, you might need to revisit these settings. The basic process usually stays the same, but the exact menu names or locations might shift slightly.
By following these steps, you’ll have a cleaner, less distracting Facebook experience that you can customize to your preferences. Just remember – if you ever want to turn highlights back on, you can always return to these same settings and reverse the process.
