Are you tired of Facebook’s constant nudges about people you think you 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 the “People You May Know” section, which can be found in your News Feed or Friends tab.
While Facebook’s goal is to encourage more connections, increasing the likelihood that users will use the platform, this feature may seem annoying if you’re not interested in expanding your friends list.
The “People You May Know” feature on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to Temporarily Hide the ‘People You May Know’ Feature on Facebook
Unfortunately, Facebook does not offer an option to permanently disable the “People You May Know” feature. However, you can hide it temporarily, 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 Turn Off ‘People You May Know’ Notifications in the Facebook App
- Open the facebook application
- Tap on the three horizontal lines in the lower right corner
- Scroll down to search and tap Settings and privacy
- Tap Settings
Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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- Click Notifications
- Look for “People You May Know” and toggle off the “Allow notifications on Facebook” option
- Confirm your choice by clicking To turn off
Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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How to Turn Off ‘People You May Know’ Notifications on Facebook on Your Computer
Now, let’s fix those notifications on your computer:
- Log in to your Facebook account
- Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner
Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
- Click on Settings and privacy
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Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
- Scroll to Notifications and click on it
Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
- Find People You May Know and alternate it off
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Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
- Deactivate “Allow notifications on Facebook” will disable all notification forms, including push notifications, emails, and text messages.
Steps to turn off “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
While Facebook has not provided a specific time frame for how long the feature will remain hidden, it typically remains out of sight for a considerable period before reappearing.
We reached out to Facebook about the “People You May Know” feature, but did not hear back from the social media company.
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Kurt’s Key Takeaways
With these simple steps, you’ll be able to enjoy a Facebook experience uninterrupted by unsolicited suggestions. It’s about customizing your social networks to adapt them to your preferences and comfort.
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