5 Easy Steps to Disable Videos on Facebook

Social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives. We use them to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and stay up-to-date on current events. However, there are times when we may want to take a break from social media, or we may simply want to reduce the amount of time we spend on these platforms. If you’re looking for a way to disable video on Facebook, there are a few different methods you can use.

One way to disable video on Facebook is to use the “mute” feature. When you mute a video, it will no longer play automatically when you scroll past it in your news feed. To mute a video, simply click on the “Mute” button in the bottom-right corner of the video player. You can also choose to mute all videos from a particular person or page by clicking on the “Mute” button in the top-right corner of their profile or page.

Another way to disable video on Facebook is to use the “News Feed Preferences” menu. This menu allows you to control what type of content appears in your news feed, including videos. To access the News Feed Preferences menu, click on the “Settings” button in the top-right corner of the Facebook page. Then, click on the “News Feed Preferences” tab. In the “Video” section, you can choose to hide all videos from your news feed or to only show videos from certain people or pages.

Disable Automatic Video Playback

Since the introduction of autoplay videos on Facebook, users have expressed concerns about privacy, data consumption, and accessibility issues. Facebook has responded by providing users with options to disable automatic video playback, allowing them to control their viewing experience. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable automatic video playback on Facebook:

Desktop

Click the downward arrow in the top right corner of your Facebook homepage and select "Settings."
In the left-hand menu, select "Videos."
Under "Video Settings," find the option "Auto-Play Videos" and uncheck the box next to it.

Mobile App

Tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner of your Facebook app.
Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy."
Select "Settings" and then "Media."
Under "Autoplay," select "Never Autoplay Videos."

Additionally, you can also disable automatic video playback for specific sections of your feed:

Section	How to Disable
News Feed	Click the downward arrow at the top right of any post and select "Turn Off Auto-Play for This Post."
Instant Articles	Tap the "Aa" icon in the bottom left corner of any Instant Article and select "Autoplay."
Games	In the game’s settings, look for an option to disable autoplay or sound.

By disabling automatic video playback, users can significantly reduce data usage and improve their privacy. It also makes it easier for users with visual or hearing impairments to navigate the Facebook interface without distractions.

Disable Video Autoplay in News Feed

As you scroll through your Facebook News Feed, videos start playing automatically. This can be annoying and eat into your data plan if you’re not on Wi-Fi. To disable video autoplay on your computer:

Click the down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page.
Select “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.”
Click “Videos” in the left menu.
Uncheck the box next to “Auto-play Videos.”
Click “Save Changes.”

To disable video autoplay on the Facebook app:

Open the Facebook app and tap the three lines in the bottom right corner.
Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.”
Tap “Media.”
Under “Autoplay,” tap “Never Autoplay Videos.”
Tap “Save Changes.”

Here’s a table summarizing the steps for disabling video autoplay on Facebook:

Device	Steps
Computer	Click the down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page. Select “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.” Click “Videos” in the left menu. Uncheck the box next to “Auto-play Videos.” Click “Save Changes.”
Facebook App	Open the Facebook app and tap the three lines in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.” Tap “Media.” Under “Autoplay,” tap “Never Autoplay Videos.” Tap “Save Changes.”

Prevent Video Pop-Ups

If you find that you’re constantly being interrupted by video pop-ups while browsing your Facebook feed, there are a few things you can do to disable them.

1. Turn off autoplay

The first thing you can try is to turn off autoplay. This will prevent videos from starting to play automatically as you scroll through your feed. To turn off autoplay, click on the down arrow in the top-right corner of the Facebook window and select “Settings”. Then, click on the “Videos” tab and uncheck the box next to “Autoplay videos”.

2. Use a browser extension

If you find that turning off autoplay doesn’t completely solve the problem, you can try using a browser extension to block video pop-ups. There are a number of different browser extensions available, so you can choose one that best suits your needs. Some popular browser extensions for blocking video pop-ups include:

Popup Blocker for Chrome
AdBlock Plus for Firefox
uBlock Origin for Safari

3. Edit your Facebook settings

If you’re still having trouble with video pop-ups, you can try editing your Facebook settings. To do this, click on the down arrow in the top-right corner of the Facebook window and select “Settings”. Then, click on the “Privacy” tab and scroll down to the “Timeline and Tagging” section. Under the “Who can see what you share” section, click on the “Edit” button next to “Videos you’re tagged in”.

Setting	Description
Public	Anyone can see videos you’re tagged in.
Friends	Only your friends can see videos you’re tagged in.
Only me	Only you can see videos you’re tagged in.
Custom	You can choose specific friends or groups of friends who can see videos you’re tagged in.

Once you’ve made your changes, click on the “Save Changes” button. This will prevent videos you’re tagged in from appearing in your feed unless you specifically share them.

Mute Videos on Facebook

To mute videos on Facebook, follow these steps:

Open the video you want to mute.
Click the sound icon in the bottom-left corner of the video.
The sound icon will turn grey, indicating that the video is muted.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble muting videos on Facebook, try the following:

Make sure that your browser is up to date.
Clear your browser’s cache and cookies.
Try using a different browser.
Disable any browser extensions that may be interfering with Facebook.

Advanced Options

If you want to mute all videos on Facebook by default, you can do so by following these steps:

Browser	Steps
Chrome	Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the Chrome window. Select “Settings” from the menu. Scroll down to the “Privacy and security” section. Click on “Site settings”. Scroll down to the “Media” section. Under the “Autoplay” setting, select “Block autoplay for all media”.
Firefox	Click the three lines in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. Select “Options” from the menu. Click on the “Privacy & Security” tab. Scroll down to the “Permissions” section. Under the “Media Autoplay” setting, select “Block audio and video”.
Safari	Click the “Safari” menu in the top-left corner of the Safari window. Select “Preferences” from the menu. Click on the “Websites” tab. Select “Auto-Play” from the left-hand sidebar. Under the “When visiting other websites” setting, select “Never Auto-Play”.
Microsoft Edge	Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the Edge window. Select “Settings” from the menu. Click on the “Site Permissions” tab. Scroll down to the “Media Autoplay” section. Under the “Default behavior” setting, select “Block”.

Disable Background Video Playback

By default, Facebook automatically plays videos in the background as you scroll through your News Feed. This can be annoying and distracting, especially if you’re on a slow internet connection. Fortunately, you can disable background video playback with a few simple steps.

Steps to Disable Background Video Playback:

Open the Facebook website or app.
Click the down arrow in the top-right corner of the screen and select “Settings”.
In the left-hand menu, click “Videos”.
Under the “Auto-play Videos” section, select “Never Auto-play Videos”.
Click “Save Changes” to apply the new settings.

Once you’ve followed these steps, background video playback will be disabled on Facebook. You’ll only need to manually click on videos to play them.

Here’s a table summarizing the steps to disable background video playback on Facebook:

Step	Action
1	Open Facebook
2	Click the down arrow in the top-right corner and select “Settings”
3	In the left-hand menu, click “Videos”
4	Under the “Auto-play Videos” section, select “Never Auto-play Videos”
5	Click “Save Changes” to apply the new settings

Hide Suggested Videos

To disable suggested videos on Facebook, follow these steps:

Click the menu arrow in the top right corner of your Facebook page.
Select “Settings & Privacy.”
Click on “Settings.”
Scroll down to the “Videos” section.
Under “Suggested Videos,” click on the dropdown menu and select “Hide All.”

Click on the “Save Changes” button.

Additional Tips

You can also disable suggested videos on specific pages or posts by clicking on the “x” in the top right corner of the video thumbnail.
If you’re using a mobile device, you can disable suggested videos by tapping on the three dots in the top right corner of the video thumbnail and selecting “Hide.”

Disabling suggested videos will not disable videos that are shared by your friends or pages you follow.

Turn Off Video Notifications

Receiving constant notifications about new videos can be distracting and overwhelming. To disable video notifications, follow these steps:

Click the bell icon in the top-right corner of the Facebook homepage.
Select “Settings.”
Click on the “Notifications” tab.
Scroll down to the “Videos” section.
Uncheck the boxes for the types of video notifications you want to turn off.
Click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.

Alternatively, you can disable video notifications for specific pages:

Go to the page’s profile.
Click the “Following” button.
Uncheck the box next to “Videos.”

If you use Facebook’s notification system to stay connected with friends and family, but find video notifications distracting, disabling them is a great way to manage your notification settings and maintain your online experience.

Block Videos from Specific Sources

Sometimes you may only want to block videos from certain sources or pages. To do this:

Go to the source or page you want to block videos from.
Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the post.
Select “Block Posts from [Source or Page Name].”
Confirm your selection.

Once you have blocked a source or page, any future videos posted by that source or page will be hidden from your News Feed.

Note: Blocking a source or page will also block all other posts from that source or page, not just videos.

Unblocking Sources or Pages

If you decide you want to unblock a source or page, you can do so by following these steps:

Go to your News Feed settings.
Click on the “Blocked” tab.
Find the source or page you want to unblock and click on the “Unblock” button.

Blocking Level	Description
Hide All Videos	Prevents all videos from appearing in your News Feed.
Hide Videos from Most Sources	Prevents videos from appearing in your News Feed from the vast majority of sources.
Hide Videos from Specific Sources	Prevents videos from appearing in your News Feed from specific sources or pages that you choose.

Use Privacy Settings to Limit Video Content

Modifying your privacy settings allows you to control who can see your shared videos on Facebook. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Access Privacy Settings

Click the small arrow in the top-right corner of the Facebook window and select “Settings & Privacy.” Then, choose “Privacy Settings.”

2. Set Restrictions

In the “Who can see your future posts?” section, click “Edit” next to “Videos.”

3. Set Visibility

Select the desired visibility option from the drop-down menu. For example, choose “Friends” or “Only me” to restrict the audience.

4. Limit Sharing

Ensure the “Limit the audience for posts you share” option is enabled. This prevents others from sharing your videos with a wider audience.

5. Adjust Old Post Privacy

To also limit the audience for previously shared videos, click “Limit Past Posts” and choose the appropriate option.

6. Review Shared Videos

Navigate to your profile page. Beside your cover photo, click the “Videos” tab to see a list of your shared videos.

7. Edit Visibility of Individual Videos

Hover over a video and click the pencil icon. Select “Edit” and adjust the privacy settings for that specific video as desired.

8. Manage Tagged Videos

If you’re tagged in a video shared by someone else, you can limit its visibility. Click on the video and then the “Tag Options” link below it.

9. Additional Privacy Controls

Control	Description
Profile Lock	Limits who can view your profile content, including videos.
Activity Log	Allows you to review and delete past activity, including shared videos.
Privacy Checkup Tool	Guides you through privacy settings and makes recommendations.

Disable Video Commentary

Facebook allows users to add video commentary to their posts, but if you’re not interested in watching or listening to them, you can disable them with a few simple steps:

Log in to your Facebook account and navigate to the video you want to disable.
Click on the three dots (…) in the bottom right corner of the video and select “Turn Off Video Commentary”.
Confirm your selection by clicking “Turn Off”.

You can also disable video commentary for all videos in your News Feed by following these steps:

Click on the Settings menu in the top right corner of Facebook.
Select “News Feed Settings” from the drop-down menu.
Scroll down to the “Videos” section and uncheck the box next to “Show Video Commentary”.
Click “Save Changes”.

How to Disable Video on Facebook

If you’re trying to conserve data or simply want to avoid videos that may autoplay on your Facebook feed, you can disable the video feature. Here’s how:

Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
Tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner.
Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy.”
Tap “Settings.”
Scroll down and tap “Media.”
Tap the toggle next to “Autoplay Videos” to disable it.