How to leave Facebook Group or Group Chat

Last Updated: Nov 1, 2024 by | ,


Have you been in a situation where one of your friends added you to a group chat on Facebook and every time a member in a group chat posted a message you get notified? Also, if you are a member of a group when a member posts on a group you also get notifications.


If you want to stop these notifications and decided to leave the group that you belong,  you can follow this simple step.

How to leave Facebook Group – Browser

To leave a Facebook Group using your browser, follow these steps:

  1. Log In to Facebook: Open your browser, go to facebook.com, and log in to your account.
  2. Navigate to the Group: In the left sidebar, select Groups or use the search bar at the top to find the group you want to leave.
  3. Open the Group’s Page: Click on the group’s name to open its page.
  4. Leave the Group: Once on the group page, look for the Joined button (usually near the cover photo) and click on it.
  5. Select ‘Leave Group’: In the dropdown menu, click Leave Group. You may also be asked to confirm if you want to leave the group and if you’d like to prevent members from re-adding you.
  6. Confirm: Click Leave Group to confirm.

How to leave Facebook Group – Mobile App

To leave a Facebook Group using the mobile app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Facebook App: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device and log in if needed.
  2. Go to the Groups Section: Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right (iOS) or top right (Android). Then select Groups to view your groups.
  3. Find the Group: In Your Groups or by using the search bar, locate the group you want to leave.
  4. Open the Group: Tap the group’s name to open its page.
  5. Leave the Group: Tap the Joined button near the top of the group page, then select Leave Group from the menu that appears.
  6. Confirm: When prompted, confirm that you want to leave the group. You’ll also have the option to prevent group members from re-adding you.

How to leave Facebook Group Chat – FB Messenger

To leave a Facebook Group Chat in Messenger, follow these steps:

  1. Open Messenger: Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your mobile device or go to Messenger.com on your desktop browser.
  2. Find the Group Chat: Scroll through your conversations or use the search bar to locate the group chat you want to leave.
  3. Open the Group Chat: Tap on the chat to open it.
  4. Access Group Details: Tap the i (Info) icon or the group name at the top of the chat screen to open the group chat details.
  5. Leave the Group: Scroll down and select Leave Group (or Leave Chat on some devices).
  6. Confirm: Confirm your choice when prompted. After this, you’ll no longer receive messages from the group or see the chat in your conversation list.

How to leave Facebook Group Chat – FB App

To leave a Facebook Group Chat using the Facebook app, follow these steps:


  1. Open the Facebook App: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device and log in if necessary.
  2. Go to Messenger: Tap the Messenger icon (speech bubble) in the upper right corner of the Facebook app, which will take you to your chats.
  3. Find the Group Chat: Scroll to find the group chat you want to leave or use the search bar at the top.
  4. Open the Group Chat: Tap on the group chat to open it.
  5. Access Group Chat Settings: Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to view the chat’s settings.
  6. Leave the Group: Scroll down and select Leave Group (or Leave Chat on some devices).
  7. Confirm: When prompted, confirm that you want to leave the group chat. You’ll no longer receive messages from this group or see it in your chat list.

Now that you leave the group, you will not receive any notification or messages when a new update or post to the group or if there’s a new message in the group chat.

Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions people have about leaving a Facebook Group Chat:

What happens when I leave a Facebook Group Chat?
When you leave, you will no longer receive messages from the group or see the chat in your list. Group members will also be notified that you left.

Can I rejoin a Facebook Group Chat after leaving?
Yes, you can rejoin if someone in the group adds you back. However, you won’t be able to see messages sent while you were out of the chat.

Will others in the group know I left?
Yes, a notification appears in the group chat, letting members know that you left.

Do I still receive notifications from the group after I leave?
No, you won’t receive any further messages or notifications once you leave the group chat.

Can I leave a group chat without anyone knowing?
No, leaving a group chat will show a notification in the chat, so members will be aware.

How do I mute a group chat instead of leaving?
To mute the chat, go to the group chat settings and select Mute Notifications. You can choose the length of time to mute notifications without leaving the group.

Can I leave a group chat using the Facebook app?
Yes, you can leave a group chat directly from the Facebook app by accessing Messenger within the app.

Is it possible to delete the group chat after leaving?
Once you leave, the chat will disappear from your list, but you can also manually delete the conversation by swiping left and selecting Delete.

Does leaving a group chat affect my membership in a Facebook Group?
No, leaving a group chat only affects the chat itself. You remain a member of the Facebook Group unless you manually leave the group.

Will I lose any data or media shared in the group chat after leaving?
After leaving, you’ll no longer see previous messages or media shared in the group chat, but you can download any important content before leaving.

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