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Did you know that you can tag your friends in comments on Facebook?
Yes, you can tag your friends, family, or others in memes, posts, or anything that you find interesting. Tagging your friends in the comments section seems fun until they tag you back in embarrassing posts or start discussing your life somewhere in the comments section. Sometimes things get nasty and you want your way out of it but Facebook’s comment system holds you back. You remain tagged until the discussion is over.
Well, you no longer have to wait for that. It turns out, you can now remove comment tags on Facebook with a quick trick that I figured out.
This guide will help you in learning how to remove comment tags from Facebook.
Method for web/desktop: Steps to remove tag from Facebook comments on the web or desktop:
If someone has tagged you in a Facebook comment and you don’t want to be tagged there, you can remove the tag from comments by following these simple steps:
- Open the comment from where you want to remove yourself, hover over the comment, and three dots will appear
- Click three dots menu and then click ‘Give feedback or report this comment’
- In the next pop-up, select ‘Spam’
- After selecting ‘Spam,’ click the ‘Next’ button
- Select ‘Remove tag’ in the next pop-up
- Select the ‘Remove tag’ button again and wait for the comment to be removed
- After the tag is successfully removed, click ‘Done,’ and the tag will be removed
Method for Phones: Steps to remove tags from Facebook comments
To remove the Facebook comment tag, follow the steps below on your smartphone:
1. Navigate to the comment where your friends tagged you
Open the comment where your friend has tagged you.
2. Tap and hold till more options appear on the screen
Tap the comment for a while and wait for the pop-up to appear.
3. Select ‘Find Support or Report Comment’
Find this option at the bottom of the new options that appear and select to proceed.
4. On the next screen, which is ‘Report’ screen, select ‘Spam’
On the new screen, select ‘Spam’ and it will take you to the next step.
5. On the next screen, find and click the ‘Submit’ button
6. On the next screen, find and select the ‘Remove tag’ option
Find the “Remove tag” option and select to remove the tag from the comment.
7. On this screen, click the ‘Remove Tag’ button
8. You’ll be removed from the comment
You will be untagged from that particular comment after following these simple steps.
Facebook will quietly remove you from the comment where your friend tagged you, leaving just your name. That, you can only remove by asking your friend. This method works on both mobile and web versions of Facebook. You can follow the same steps on any device and remove comment tags from Facebook.
Also read: How to turn off @everyone tags notifications on Facebook 2024
So this is how you can remove yourself from a comment where your friend tagged you. You can also watch the video above to get an idea of how it’s done. I hope you’ll understand better with the video.
Related FAQs: Remove comment tags on Facebook
Why would I want to remove a tag from a Facebook comment?
Tagging friends in comments can lead to embarrassing or unwanted situations, where discussions might become uncomfortable. Removing a tag lets you disassociate yourself from the comment.
Can I remove a tag from both web/desktop and mobile versions of Facebook?
Yes, you can use the provided steps to remove comment tags on both the web/desktop and mobile versions of Facebook.
How do I remove a tag from a Facebook comment on the web/desktop version?
Follow these steps:
1. Open the comment with the tag.
2. Hover over the comment; three dots will appear.
3. Click the three dots menu and choose ‘Give feedback or report this comment.’
4. Select ‘Spam’ in the pop-up.
5. Click ‘Next.’
6. Choose ‘Remove tag’ in the next pop-up.
7. Confirm the removal by clicking ‘Remove tag’ again and wait for the comment to be removed.
8. Click ‘Done’ once the tag is successfully removed.
How can I remove a tag from a Facebook comment on my phone?
Here’s the process:
1. Open the comment with the tag.
2. Tap and hold the comment until more options appear.
3. Select ‘Find Support or Report Comment.’
4. On the ‘Report’ screen, choose ‘Spam.’
5. Click the ‘Submit’ button.
6. Select ‘Remove tag’ on the next screen.
7. Confirm the removal by clicking the ‘Remove Tag’ button.
8. You’ll be removed from the comment after these steps.
Will my name still appear in the comment after the tag is removed?
Yes, Facebook will leave your name in the comment even after removing the tag. You would need to ask your friend to remove your name from the comment.
Can I use this method to remove tags from comments on any device?
Yes, you can use these steps to remove comment tags from Facebook on both web/desktop and mobile versions, regardless of the device you’re using.
What if the tag is not being removed using these steps?
If you encounter issues with the removal process, you can contact Facebook’s support for assistance or refer to their official Help Center for troubleshooting.
Can I watch a video tutorial for a better understanding?
Yes, you can watch a video tutorial provided in the post to visually understand the steps to remove comment tags from Facebook.
Will the person who tagged me be notified if I remove the tag?
Facebook typically doesn’t notify the person who tagged you when you remove the tag from a comment.
Is there a time limit for removing tags from comments?
As of the information provided in this guide, there’s no mentioned time limit for removing tags from comments on Facebook.
Can I remove multiple tags from different comments using the same process?
Yes, you can repeat the steps for each comment you want to remove tags from, whether it’s on the web/desktop or mobile version of Facebook.
Can I report a comment for a reason other than ‘Spam’?
While this guide specifically explains using the ‘Spam’ option, Facebook’s reporting system offers other options too. If you wish to report a comment for a different reason, you can explore the available reporting options.
Update August 2023: Updated article with more information, screenshots, and new steps to remove tag from comments on Facebook smartphones (Android, iPhone), web, and desktops.
Could you please post instructions for doing this on the desktop version? It doesn’t work this way on the desktop. Thanks!
Hi,
This method works on the Facebook desktop version as well. Please try and let me know.
It doesn’t work from the desktop. I tried.
It works on the desktop as well, read the updated guide again.
No such option to remove tag in comments on the mobile or desktop version.
I checked on both Android smartphones and iPhones. They do appear after you report that comment.
Please watch the video that I’ve attached with the post now. Let me know if it works.
Thanks.
There is no “remove tag” option, as stated in the instructions, either on mobile or on desktop.
Hi Bill,
Are you using an iPhone or Android smartphone? I checked both on Android and iPhone. It works like a charm.
The “Remove tag” option will only appear after you report that comment. Facebook will let you remove yourself from the comment afterward.
Let me know if you still have any questions.
This doesn’t work. I don’t get that option.
Hi Sarah,
Are you using the updated version of Facebook? Perhaps you should try this method on the Facebook web? Let me know the details.
Hello. Is this the updated version of Facebook? There is no option when touching my own name. The whole bubble of comment box you will have to click and the remove tag no longer exist. Tried this as of today. Thanks.
Hi Mary,
Yes, this is the updated version of Facebook.
I tried yesterday, and it worked. You’ve to click and hold on your name and report the comment. It works on both Android, iOS, and also on Facebook web/desktop. Choose Spam, and then you’ll see the option to remove the tag.
I will also try to add steps to remove the comment tag from Facebook web/desktop this week, Insha Allah.
NO, IT DOESN’T.
THAT OPTION DOESN’T EXIST ANYMORE. ERASE THIS POST OR CHANGE IT.
When you get to the screen that requires you to select an issue, such as harassment or bullying, select one of those options. Then scroll down and choose ” I don’t know. I’d like to see other steps I can take.” From there, you can block the person, and/or untag yourself.
Nope
Note that in the last couple of weeks (April 2021) this option is no longer available in the Report this Comment menu. Have you worked out how we now remove a tag?
Hi Kaz,
The option is still working for me.
Just long-press the comment and report the comment as spam. Facebook will show you the option to remove the comment tag.
Works, when you click report SPAM, then you get an option to remove tag. I also could not find it immediately.
I didn’t really want to report the comment as spam, since it wasn’t selling anything, but it seems to have been necessary in order to untag myself from the comment. Oh well …
thanks for letting me know how to do it
We all have been through this. You’re welcome 😉
I understand, but it can be not very pleasant that you’re tagged somewhere you don’t want to be. Well, this works.
You’re welcome, Almonius!
CANT REMOVE. IT SAY SOMETHING WRONG
The facebook doesn’t let me remove the tag. What is wrong? I followed it all. And all i know, tag is normally can be removed. Happening the facebook doesn’t let me remove the tag. What is wrong?
The facebook doesn’t let me remove the tag. What is wrong? I followed it all. And all i know, tag is normally can be removed. Happening the facebook doesn’t let me remove the tag. What is wrong?
Which device you’re using to remove tag from Facebook comments?
when i tried to untag i get an error that says (Something’s gone wrong. We’re working to get it fixed as soon as we can.) I had been trying to untagged few comments from my page since april
Will the person be notified If I do so?
Hi Kitty,
No, the person will not be notified by removing them from Facebook comments.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing this guide, it works on my M1 iPad Pro as well.
You’re welcome 🙂
There is no remove tag ive just followed those steps precisely and no remove tag appeared at the end its only options are 3 block options i dont want to block my friends
Hey, I recently used this method and it still works. You don’t have to block your friends. Can you share if you’re doing it on your laptop or your phone?
Hi Jinxy,
You don’t need to block your friends. If you’re using the mobile version of Facebook, try updating the app on your phone to see if the options appear. It’s still working for me today.
Feel free to share feedback.
Best,
Abdullah
Your post is “How to Remove a Tag on Facebook from Comments” was quite helpful and informative. The step-by-step guide made it easy to understand the process. However, I’d suggest adding some visual aids, like screenshots or a video tutorial, to enhance clarity and make it even more user-friendly.