How to disable comments and likes on live Facebook videos

By Sean Doyle · June 24, 2017 · 1 min read

If you’ve ever viewed a live Facebook video you might notice that it will show you comments, likes, hearts, and a button that says share over the video by default. The comments and likes are live and can be quite obnoxious for many Facebook users who just want to view the video. The comments and likes are also displayed on live videos that have already completed streaming and available to view.

Luckily, removing comments, likes, hearts, and the share button from live Facebook videos is very easy to do. Here’s how to do it:

To remove comments and likes from live Facebook videos simply swipe the screen to the right using your finger on your device such as a tablet or phone or your mouse on your computer.

To bring back the Facebook comments and likes Swipe the screen to the left.

Tags: Facebook

Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and security researcher with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware analysis, analytics, and online marketing. He focuses on clear reporting, deep technical investigation, and practical guidance that helps readers stay safe in a fast-moving digital landscape. His work continues to appear in respected publications, including articles written for Private Internet Access. Through Botcrawl and his ongoing cybersecurity coverage, Sean provides trusted insights on data breaches, malware threats, and online safety for individuals and businesses worldwide.

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