How To Follow a Post on Facebook?
To follow a post on Facebook means you can be updated about the latest news, updates, and comments on a particular topic or post. Following a post on Facebook is easy and it does not matter whose post is it which can be from a friend, a public figure, or a brand. You can do this with the help of just a few clicks. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to follow a Facebook post.
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What Happens When You Follow a Facebook Post?
When you follow a post on Facebook, you will receive notifications every time someone comments on that post. This means that you can stay up-to-date with the latest comments on the post that you are interested in. When you follow a Facebook post, it will also appear in your News Feed, making it easier to find and view the post.
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How to Follow a Post on Facebook?
There are multiple ways to follow a post on Facebook. You can either comment on the post or even follow a post without commenting. Below, we will guide you through both methods to do so.
Follow a Post By Commenting on the Post
The first and the old option to follow a post is by commenting on it. You may have seen people comment ‘F’ or ‘Following’ under a post. In such cases, they receive the notification only if others comment on the post. It is a good way to follow your friend’s posts this way. To do so follow the steps below:
- Open Facebook on your smartphone or PC.
- Find the post that you want to follow and tap on ‘Comment’.
- Comment anything and then tap on send.
- You will see the post on your feed when someone else also comments on the post.
You will receive a notification each time someone comments on the post or interacts with your comment. However, in a page’s post, there may be many comments so you may not always receive a notification. Even if you do receive notifications, they may be spam and not the comments you wish to read on that posts.
Follow a Post Without Commenting on the Post
The next option is to follow the post without commenting on it. This is the best and the easiest method to follow a post. You do not need to comment on it and can follow the post anonymously. You will receive a notification when the owner makes any changes along with the comments. To follow a post without commenting on it follow the steps given below:
- Open Facebook on your PC or smartphone.
- Tap on three dots on the post which you want to follow.
- Click on ‘Turn on notifications for this post’.
So, by following the steps above you will be able to follow the post without commenting on it. This is a new method of following a post. You can follow posts from a page or posts from anyone even in a group.
How to Unfollow a Post on Facebook?
If you want to unfollow a post on Facebook, you can remove the comment in the first place. If you followed the second method then follow the steps below to unfollow the post:
- Open Facebook on your PC or smartphone.
- Find the post which you followed and tap on the three dots.
- Tap on ‘Turn off notifications for this post’.
You will not receive any notifications after unfollowing the post on Facebook. However, you may find it difficult to find the following posts. The only option is to view it from notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to know if the post I follow is updated?
You can know if the post you followed is updated by notifications. You will receive notifications for every update and comment when you follow a post.
Does Facebook notify you when you follow a post?
Facebook does not notify other users when you follow a post. Following a post is a private action that only you can see, and it does not generate any public notifications to other users.
Conclusion
In conclusion, following a post on Facebook is a simple process that can help you stay engaged with content that interests you. By following these steps, you can receive notifications for new comments and updates on any post on Facebook. Please do share this article with your friends and let us know if you have any queries below.
