Have you ever wondered why you are presented with certain content on Facebook that you neither sought nor desired? Welcome to the club! Sometimes it feels like the network knows more about us than we do. But don't worry, there is a way out of this labyrinth. Let me show you how to take back control.

The mystery of “suggestions for you” solved

MIMIKAMA

As you scroll through your feed, you come across various posts that appear under the “Suggested for You” label. These posts don't always reflect your actual preferences, but are the result of a complex algorithm that Facebook uses to try to keep you on the platform longer. Sounds a little scary, right?

Why you might want to turn off Suggestions for You

Sure, sometimes this section shows us hidden gems: a new band that suits our musical tastes, or a new recipe that we just have to try. But just as often, we stumble upon content that makes us frown and ask, “Why is Facebook showing me this?” Sometimes we just want to see what our friends post without being bothered by an all-knowing algorithm.

The process: step by step

Now that we have the “why” out of the way, let’s move on to the “how”. Disabling this feature is surprisingly easy:

  1. Find and intervene : Start with the post you would rather not see.
  2. Dive Deeper : Click on the three little dots in the corner of the post.
  3. Decide and act : You can hide the post if you want to see fewer suggestions like this. If it's a specific friend or page you don't like, there's the "Snooze" option or the "Hide All" feature.

Please note that Facebook is constantly evolving. So these instructions are a starting point, and it's always a good idea to stay updated.

A more controlled Facebook experience

Disabling the “Suggested for You” feature isn’t just a matter of preference. It's about regaining the feeling of being in control of what you see and how you interact with the platform. It's about personalizing your digital experience and not feeling like an algorithm is making decisions for you.

Conclusion: It's your time, your feed and ultimately your experience. With a few simple clicks, you can decide how much of what Facebook has “Suggested for you” you actually want to see. By controlling or turning off this feature, you take a big step towards a more conscious and targeted social media experience. It's time to take the reins and make Facebook work for you, not the other way around!


Also read:


If you enjoyed this post and value the importance of well-founded information, become part of the exclusive Mimikama Club! Support our work and help us promote awareness and combat misinformation. As a club member you receive:

📬 Special Weekly Newsletter: Get exclusive content straight to your inbox.
🎥 Exclusive video* “Fact Checker Basic Course”: Learn from Andre Wolf how to recognize and combat misinformation.
📅 Early access to in-depth articles and fact checks: always be one step ahead.
📄 Bonus articles, just for you: Discover content you won't find anywhere else.
📝 Participation in webinars and workshops : Join us live or watch the recordings.
✔️ Quality exchange: Discuss safely in our comment function without trolls and bots.

Join us and become part of a community that stands for truth and clarity. Together we can make the world a little better!

* In this special course, Andre Wolf will teach you how to recognize and effectively combat misinformation. After completing the video, you have the opportunity to join our research team and actively participate in the education - an opportunity that is exclusively reserved for our club members!


Notes:
1) This content reflects the current state of affairs at the time of publication. The reproduction of individual images, screenshots, embeds or video sequences serves to discuss the topic. 2) Individual contributions were created through the use of machine assistance and were carefully checked by the Mimikama editorial team before publication. ( Reason )