Are you tired of Facebook’s constant nudges about people they think you may know? Facebook employs algorithms that analyze your engagement patterns, your uploaded contact lists, and your existing friends to suggest potential new connections. These suggestions appear in your “People You May Know” section, which can be found in your News Feed or under the Friends tab.
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While Facebook’s goal is to encourage more connections, increasing users’ likelihood of using the platform, this feature might seem annoying if you are not interested in expanding your friend list.
How to temporarily hide the “People You May Know” feature on Facebook
Unfortunately, Facebook doesn’t offer an option to disable the “People You May Know” feature permanently. However, you can temporarily hide it, which prevents it from appearing in your News Feed for some time. Follow these steps to hide the “People You May Know” feature on Facebook.
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How to disable ‘People You May Know’ notifications on the Facebook app
- Open the Facebook app
- Tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner
- Scroll down to find and tap Settings & Privacy
- Tap Settings
- Click Notifications
- Look for ‘People You May Know’ and toggle off the ‘Allow Notifications on Facebook’ option.
- Confirm your choice by clicking Turn Off.
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How to disable ‘People You May Know’ notifications on Facebook on your Computer
Now, let’s sort out those notifications on your computer:
- Log into your Facebook account
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
- Click on Settings & Privacy
- Then tap Settings
- Scroll to Notifications and click on it
- Find People You May Know and toggle it off
- Toggling off ‘Allow Notifications on Facebook’ will turn off all notification forms, including push notifications, emails, and text messages.
While Facebook hasn’t provided a specific timeframe for how long the feature will remain hidden, it typically stays out of sight for a substantial period before reappearing.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
With these simple steps, you can enjoy a Facebook experience without the interruption of unsolicited suggestions. It’s all about personalizing your social media to suit your preferences and comfort.
How do you feel about social media platforms using algorithms to suggest connections? Let us know in the comments below.
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