How to Delete a Facebook Page (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

Managing a Facebook Page can be helpful for businesses, brands, creators, or public figures. However, there are times when you may want to remove a page perhaps due to rebranding, inactivity, or privacy concerns.

As of 2025, Facebook (now under Meta Platforms) allows Page owners and admins to delete or temporarily unpublish a Facebook Page permanently. This guide offers a clear, fact-based walkthrough on both options using the latest Meta tools and interfaces.

Who Can Delete a Facebook Page?

Before proceeding, make sure you have the right access level.

Only users with the "Facebook Page Admin" role can delete a Page. Editors, advertisers, and other lower-level roles do not have permission to remove a Page.

To check your role:

• Go to the Facebook Page
• Click Settings
• Navigate to New Pages Experience > Page Access
• Look for your name under "People with Facebook Access" and confirm your role as Admin

Difference Between Unpublishing and Deleting

Facebook provides two main options:

Unpublish a Page – Temporarily hides the Page from the public but allows you to retain its content. You can republish it later.

Delete a Page – Permanently remove the Page and all its content after a 30-day grace period.

How to Unpublish a Facebook Page (Temporary)

If you want to hide your Page from the public but may return it later, unpublishing is the best choice.

Steps to Unpublish a Facebook Page (New Pages Experience):

1. Go to the Facebook Page you manage
2. Click Settings in the left menu
3. Select Privacy > Page Visibility
4. Toggle the switch to “Page unpublished.”
5. Save changes

Your Page will now be invisible to everyone except admins. You can republish it anytime by reversing the setting.

How to Delete a Facebook Page Permanently

Step-by-Step (For Pages Using New Pages Experience in 2025)

1. Log in to Facebook and switch to the Page profile
   • Click your profile picture (top right)
   • Select the Page you want to delete under “Switch Profile.”
2. Go to Page Settings
   • Click Settings on the left side menu
   • Choose Privacy
3. Navigate to Facebook Page Information
   • Under Privacy, go to Facebook Page Information
4. Click "Deactivation and Deletion"
   • Choose “Delete Page” (not Deactivate)
5. Confirm Deletion
   • Click Continue
   • Facebook will notify you that your Page will be permanently deleted after 30 days
6. Enter Your Password to Confirm

After this, your Page enters a 30-day pending deletion period. During this time, you can cancel the deletion by logging back in and choosing to restore the Page.

What Happens After You Delete a Page?

• All content (posts, videos, insights) will be permanently erased
• Your Page will not appear in search or on Facebook
• If linked to Instagram or Meta Business Suite, those connections will be broken
• Admins will lose access after deletion is completed

Facebook does not allow recovery after the 30-day deletion period ends.

Can You Delete a Facebook Page From Mobile?

Yes, you can delete a Page using the Facebook app (Android or iOS).

Steps:

1. Open the Facebook app
2. Tap the three-line menu and switch to your Page profile
3. Tap Settings & Privacy > Settings
4. Select Page Settings > Access and Control
5. Tap Deactivation and Deletion
6. Choose Delete Page and confirm

This process is similar to the desktop version and initiates the 30-day deletion countdown.

Why Can't I Delete My Facebook Page?

If you do not see the delete option, it may be due to one of the following reasons:

• You are not an admin of the Page
• You are using the classic Facebook Page experience (some older Pages)
• The Page is linked to another Business Manager or Meta Business Suite account
• There are pending issues, such as violations or ongoing appeals

Ensure your Page is updated to the New Pages Experience, now the default for all newly created Pages in 2025.

Conclusion

Whether you are closing down a business, cleaning up inactive Pages, or rebranding your online presence, deleting a Facebook Page in 2025 is a straightforward process as long as you have admin rights.

Following the steps above, you can temporarily unpublish your Page or permanently delete it. Just be sure to download any important content before finalizing deletion.

FAQs

1. Can I recover a deleted Facebook Page after 30 days?

No. Once the 30-day deletion period is over, the Page is permanently deleted and cannot be restored.

2. Will deleting my Page also delete my Facebook profile?

No. Deleting a Page affects only that Page. Your profile remains unaffected.

3. Can I delete a Page that has multiple admins?

Yes, but you must be an Admin yourself. Other admins will be notified but cannot stop you from deleting the Page unless they remove your access before you complete the deletion.

4. Is there a way to download my Page data before deletion?

Yes. You can download your Page content by going to Settings > Your Facebook Information > Download Page Data.

5. Can I delete a Page linked to a Business Manager account?

Depending on access levels and restrictions, you may need to remove the Page from the Business Manager before deleting it.

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