Step-by-Step Guide — 2026

How to Delete a Facebook Page

Whether you're rebranding, consolidating pages, or shutting down a business — here's exactly how to delete a Facebook page. Plus: alternatives to consider before you pull the trigger.

March 7, 2026·6 min read
Step-by-StepDesktop & MobileAlternatives IncludedUpdated 2026

Before You Delete — Consider These Alternatives

Deleting a Facebook page is permanent. Before you do it, consider whether one of these alternatives solves your problem:

  • Unpublish the page: Hides your page from the public without deleting it. You can republish anytime.
  • Rename the page: If you're rebranding, you can change the page name instead of starting over.
  • Merge pages: If you have duplicate pages, Facebook lets you merge them and keep all followers.
  • Transfer ownership: If someone else wants to take over the page, transfer admin access instead.
  • Deactivate temporarily: Facebook lets you deactivate your page temporarily without losing data.

How to Delete a Facebook Page — Desktop

Follow these steps to permanently delete your Facebook page from a desktop browser:

  • Step 1: Go to your Facebook page and click "Settings" (or the gear icon) in the left sidebar.
  • Step 2: Scroll down to "General" settings. Look for "Remove Page" at the bottom.
  • Step 3: Click "Delete [Page Name]" — Facebook will ask you to confirm.
  • Step 4: Click "Delete Page" to confirm. Facebook gives you a 30-day grace period.
  • Step 5: During the 30-day period, you can cancel the deletion by visiting the page and clicking "Cancel Deletion."

How to Delete a Facebook Page — Mobile App

The process is slightly different on the Facebook mobile app:

  • Step 1: Open the Facebook app and navigate to your page.
  • Step 2: Tap the three dots (···) menu or "Settings" gear icon.
  • Step 3: Scroll to "General" section and tap "Delete Page" or "Remove Page."
  • Step 4: Confirm the deletion. Same 30-day grace period applies.

What Happens After Deletion

Here's what you should know about the deletion process:

  • 30-day grace period: Your page is hidden but not deleted. You can cancel anytime during this period.
  • After 30 days: The page and all its content (posts, photos, reviews) are permanently deleted.
  • Followers lost: All followers are lost permanently. There's no way to recover them.
  • Ad account impact: Any ads running from the page will be stopped. Review your active campaigns first.
  • Reviews gone: All Facebook reviews on the page are deleted. Consider downloading them first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about deleting a Facebook page.

Yes. Go to Page Settings > General > Remove Page > Delete. After a 30-day grace period, the page and all content are permanently deleted.

Only during the 30-day grace period. Visit the page URL and click "Cancel Deletion." After 30 days, the page is gone forever.

All followers are lost permanently. If you're rebranding, consider renaming the page instead to keep your audience.

Yes. Open the Facebook app, go to your page, tap Settings, scroll to General, and select "Delete Page." Same 30-day grace period.

Yes. Only page admins can delete a Facebook page. If you're a moderator or editor, you'll need to ask an admin to do it.

If you might want the page back later, unpublish it instead. Unpublishing hides it from the public but preserves all content and followers. Deletion is permanent.

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