I. Introduction
Facebook reels can be a nuisance for some users who are tired of seeing videos on their feeds. The feature was launched as Facebook’s answer to TikTok but has become an annoyance for users who prefer text-based updates from their friends. If you’re one of those users looking to cut out reels from your Facebook experience, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll show you how to hide all reels on Facebook.
II. Why hide reels on Facebook?
In recent years, social media trends have shifted towards video content. Apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels have skyrocketed in popularity, with short-form videos becoming the go-to form of entertainment for many users. While some people enjoy this type of content, others find it overwhelming. If you’re one of the latter, hiding reels on Facebook can help declutter your newsfeed and make your user experience more enjoyable.
III. Step-by-step guide
To hide all reels on Facebook, follow these simple steps:
- Open your Facebook app or website and log in to your account.
- Click on the three horizontal lines at the bottom right corner of the screen (on the app) or at the top right corner of the screen (on desktop).
- Scroll down and click on “Settings & Privacy.”
- Select “Settings.”
- Scroll down and select “Videos and Photos.”
- Toggle off the “Autoplay videos” button.
- Go back to the “Settings” page.
- Select “News Feed Preferences.”
- Click “Prioritize who to see first.”
- Choose the accounts you want to see first on your feed and click “Done.”
And that’s it! Once you’ve turned off autoplay videos and selected which accounts to prioritize, you should no longer see reels in your Facebook feed.
IV. Alternative solutions
If you don’t want to completely hide reels on Facebook, there are a few alternative solutions you can try:
- Mute certain accounts: If there are certain accounts that post too many reels, you can simply mute them. They’ll still show up on your newsfeed, but you won’t receive notifications from them.
- Curate your newsfeed: By following and unfollowing certain accounts, you can curate your newsfeed to only show the content you want to see.
- Use Facebook Lists: You can organize your friends into lists and view updates from those lists rather than your full newsfeed. This way, you can choose which lists include reels and which do not.
Each of these options has its pros and cons. It ultimately depends on your personal preferences and how you use Facebook.
V. Real-life examples
Here are two examples of people who have successfully hidden all reels on Facebook:
Jane, a marketing manager from Los Angeles, was tired of seeing endless reels from her friends and acquaintances. She followed the steps above to turn off autoplay videos and prioritize certain accounts on her newsfeed. After doing so, she reported feeling much happier with her Facebook experience.
Similarly, John, an IT consultant from New York, simply decided to mute accounts that posted too many reels. While he still sees some reels on his feed, they no longer dominate his user experience.
VI. Adding humor
We get it; these instructions may seem a bit dry. We promise it’s worth it in the end, though! Here’s a bit of added humor to lighten the mood:
Now that you’ve laughed a little, let’s get back to the guide.
VII. Making it interactive
We thought it might be fun to turn the article into a quiz. Answer the questions below to personalize the advice:
- How often do you use Facebook?
- Do you enjoy viewing reels on Facebook?
- Who are your favorite accounts to follow on Facebook?
Based on your answers, we recommend the following steps:
- If you use Facebook often, consider turning off autoplay videos to declutter your feed.
- If you don’t enjoy viewing reels, hide them using the steps above.
- Prioritize your favorite accounts to see their updates first.
VIII. Conclusion
We hope this guide has been helpful in solving the problem of Facebook reels. Whether you decide to hide all reels or curate your feed, we believe these tips will make your Facebook experience more enjoyable.
