How to Turn Off Facebook Like Sounds | 2025 Complete Guide for Desktop and Mobile

Scrolling through Facebook at the office and that little "ding" sound goes off every time you tap Like — now your coworkers are looking at you. Trying to relax and browse at the library, and the like sound breaks the silence.

It's an awkward situation a lot of people have been in.

The good news: you can absolutely turn it off. This guide covers the complete steps for iOS, Android, and desktop — including what's changed with the 2025 interface update, how to fix it when nothing seems to work, and alternative solutions, so you can scroll in peace.

Understanding Facebook Sound Settings

Before diving into the steps, a quick overview of how Facebook sounds work — this context will actually help you solve problems faster.

For a complete guide to all Facebook Like features and settings, see FB Like Complete Guide.

Why Does Facebook Have Like Sounds?

Facebook designed like sound effects to provide "immediate feedback."

The psychology behind it:

Sound reinforces a user's sense that an action completed successfully
It creates a feeling of interaction being acknowledged
Similar to achievement sounds in games — a small moment of satisfaction

The design intent:

Confirms the like action went through
Increases user engagement
Adds a sense of interactivity and life to the platform

The problem is that in certain contexts — quiet environments, public spaces — this design choice becomes an annoyance. Which is why Facebook also provides the option to turn it off.

A Brief History of Facebook Sound Settings

Facebook's sound settings have changed quite a bit over the years.

Early versions (pre-2015):

Sound was on by default and difficult to disable
Settings were buried and hard to find
Many users didn't even know it could be turned off

Middle period (2015–2020):

An "In-app sounds" master switch was added
The path to find it became clearer
But the location kept moving between updates

Modern versions (2021–present):

Settings options are more clearly labeled
Typically found under Settings → Media or Sound and Haptics
Location still varies slightly by device

2025 update status:

With Facebook continuing to update its interface, the setting location may have shifted again. This guide provides the current paths and explains how to find the option if it's moved.

Sound Control Differences by Platform

How you control Facebook sounds differs significantly by platform.

Desktop (web browser):

Sound is usually off by default
Any sound that does play is controlled by the browser
Less common to experience sound issues here

Mobile App (iOS/Android):

Sound is on by default
Must be disabled from within the app
This is where most people encounter the problem

Tablet (iPad/Android tablet):

Same settings as mobile app
Larger screen may mean settings appear in slightly different positions

Version-specific differences:

Facebook Lite: More simplified settings
Facebook Beta (test version): Interface may differ from the stable release
Business Suite: Sound settings are independent

Understanding these differences will help you find the right settings path on your specific device.

Turning Off Facebook Like Sound on iOS

iPhone and iPad users most commonly encounter this issue. Here are the complete solutions.

Steps for iOS 17/18 (2025 Updated)

Method 1: Disable from within the Facebook App (recommended)

Open the Facebook app
Tap the "☰" menu icon in the bottom right
Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy"
Tap "Settings"
Scroll down to find the "Media" or "Media and Contacts" section
Tap "Sounds" or "Sounds and Haptics"
Find the "In-App Sounds" toggle
Switch it off (it will turn gray)

2025 interface note:

If you can't find "Sounds," it may be because:

Facebook moved the option in a recent update
Your app needs to be updated
The setting was merged into another option

Try using the search function within Settings and type "sounds."

Method 2: Turn off all Facebook notification sounds

Go to your iPhone's Settings app
Scroll down to "Facebook"
Tap "Notifications"
Turn off "Sounds"

Note: This disables all Facebook-related notification sounds, not just the like sound.

System-Level Mute Settings

If you can't find the sound option in the app, or the in-app setting doesn't work, you can control sound at the system level.

Method 1: Use the physical mute switch

iPhone has a physical mute switch on the side:

Switch toward the orange indicator: mute mode
Silences all app sounds
Alarms and phone calls will still ring

Method 2: Focus Mode

Swipe down from the top-right to open Control Center
Long-press the "Focus" icon
Select "Do Not Disturb"
Customize which app notifications are still allowed

Method 3: Adjust volume

Use the volume buttons to lower to minimum
Or adjust media volume from Control Center
Note: this affects all apps, not just Facebook

Recommended combination:

The ideal setup is:

Disable sounds in the Facebook app (targeted fix)
Keep system volume normal (doesn't affect other apps)
Use the mute switch when you need complete silence in a specific context

Hand turning off Facebook sound on iPhone

Turning Off Facebook Like Sound on Android

The process on Android is similar to iOS, but with a few differences worth noting.

Steps for Android 14/15 (Latest)

Method 1: Disable from within the Facebook App

Open the Facebook app
Tap the "☰" menu in the top right
Scroll down to "Settings & Privacy"
Tap "Settings"
Find the "Media and Contacts" or "Media" section
Tap "Sounds and Haptics"
Turn off "In-App Sounds" or "Button Sounds"

Android version differences:

The settings path is generally more consistent on Android than iOS, though there may be minor differences depending on your phone brand.

System-Level Sound Control on Android

Android gives you more granular sound control than iOS.

Method 1: Through App Info settings

Long-press the Facebook app icon
Tap "App Info"
Select "Notifications"
Disable "Sound" or adjust notification settings

Method 2: Volume controls

Android separates volume into multiple categories:

Media volume (videos, music)
Notification volume
Ringtone volume

Press a volume button, then tap the expand arrow to adjust each category individually.

Method 3: Do Not Disturb

Swipe down to open Quick Settings
Tap "Do Not Disturb"
Customize which notification types are allowed

Brand-Specific Differences

Android varies significantly by manufacturer.

Samsung:

Settings path: Settings → Apps → Facebook → Notifications → Sound
May have "Bixby Routines" for automated sound management
Some models have "Game Mode" for blanket silencing

Xiaomi:

MIUI has an independent "Sound and Vibration" section
"Sound Assistant" feature is available
"Game Turbo" can block notification sounds

OPPO/realme:

ColorOS has "Smart Sidebar" for quick mute
"No Disturb" time periods can be set
"Game Space" automatically mutes during gameplay

Google Pixel:

Stock Android — most standardized settings
"Digital Wellbeing" can be used to manage app sounds
Fine-grained "Do Not Disturb" customization available

Universal tip:

If you can't find the right setting, search for "Facebook" or "sound" in your phone's Settings search bar — it will surface all relevant options.

Turning Off Facebook Like Sound on Desktop

Desktop Facebook usually doesn't produce like sounds, but if it does, here are the complete solutions.

Chrome Browser Sound Settings

Method 1: Site sound controls

In the Facebook tab, find the address bar
Click the lock icon or info icon to the left of the URL
Find "Sound"
Select "Block" or "Mute"

Method 2: Site settings

Click the "⋯" menu in the top right of Chrome
Select "Settings"
In the left sidebar, click "Privacy and Security"
Click "Site Settings"
Scroll down to "Sound"
Add the Facebook URL to the "Not allowed to play sound" list

Method 3: Tab mute

Right-click on the Facebook tab
Select "Mute site"
All sounds from that site will be silenced

Edge, Safari, and Firefox

Microsoft Edge:

Click the lock icon in the address bar
Select "Site permissions"
Find "Sound" and set it to "Block"

Or:

Go to Edge settings (edge://settings/)
Select "Cookies and site permissions"
Find "Sound" settings
Add Facebook to the block list

Safari (Mac):

In the address bar area, click "Safari" → "Settings for This Website"
Find "Auto-Play"
Set to "Never Auto-Play"

Or:

Safari menu → Settings → Websites
Select "Auto-Play"
Find Facebook and set to "Never Auto-Play"

Firefox:

Click the shield icon in the address bar
Select "Connection Secure"
Click "More Information"
Under "Permissions," find "Play Audio"
Uncheck "Use Default," then select "Block"

Windows and macOS System-Level Controls

Windows 10/11:

Click the volume icon in the system tray (bottom right)
Click "Open Volume Mixer"
Find your browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.)
Lower its volume or mute it

Or via Sound Settings:

Settings → System → Sound
Select "App volume and device preferences"
Adjust individual app volumes

macOS:

System Preferences → Sound
Adjust output volume

Or for quick control:

Click the volume icon in the menu bar
Hold the Option key to see individual app volume controls

Recommended desktop approach:

The simplest solution for desktop is:

Mute the Facebook tab directly
Or block sound permissions at the browser/site level
System-level adjustments affect all programs and are less ideal

"I Still Can't Turn Off the Facebook Like Sound" — 2025 Advanced Fixes

Followed all the steps above and still hearing the sound? Try these advanced solutions.

Problem Diagnosis Flowchart

Step 1: Confirm the source

Make sure the sound is actually coming from Facebook:

Close the Facebook app and check if the sound goes away
Confirm it's not another app or system sound
Check if multiple Facebook accounts are logged in simultaneously

Step 2: Check app version

Go to App Store or Google Play
Check if the Facebook app has any pending updates
Review update notes to see if sound-related fixes are mentioned

Step 3: Check system settings

Confirm your phone OS is fully updated
Check if there are any system-level sound enhancement features active
Verify that Do Not Disturb and Game Mode are working correctly

Step 4: Rule out third-party interference

Check for any sound management apps
Look at accessibility settings for any related configuration
Identify any third-party tools that might override sound settings

Common Causes and Solutions

Cause 1: App settings were reset after an update

Facebook occasionally resets settings following updates.

Solution:

Re-enter settings and turn off sound again
Consider taking a screenshot of the settings path for future reference
Check your sound settings after each major Facebook update

Cause 2: Cache is causing the setting not to take effect

App cache can prevent settings from applying properly.

Solution:

Android: Settings → Apps → Facebook → Storage → Clear Cache
iOS: Delete the app and reinstall (this clears all cached data)

Cause 3: Multi-device login sync issues

Being logged into the same account on multiple devices can cause setting conflicts.

Solution:

Check sound settings on all your devices
Log out and log back in
Ensure settings are consistent across devices

Cause 4: App permission issues

The app's audio permissions may have become misconfigured.

Solution:

Check Facebook's permissions in your device settings
Revoke and re-grant audio permissions
Make sure no other app is overriding sound control

Cause 5: Compatibility issues with specific device models

Some phone models have known compatibility issues with the Facebook app.

Solution:

Search for "[your phone model] Facebook sound issue" to find community discussions
Check the manufacturer's official support forum
Consider using the browser version of Facebook as an alternative

Alternative Solutions and Advanced Techniques

If nothing else works, these are the last-resort options.

Third-Party Browser Extensions

Browser extensions give you more precise control over website sounds.

Recommended tools:

1. Volume Master

Works with: Chrome, Edge
Function: Set independent volume levels per tab
You can set Facebook tab volume to 0

2. AutoMute

Works with: Chrome, Firefox
Function: Automatically mutes specified websites
Supports whitelist and blacklist configuration

3. Sound Control

Works with: Chrome
Function: Visual display of sound from each tab
One-click quick mute

How to use:

Go to your browser's extension store
Search for the tool by name and install it
Follow the tool's instructions to mute Facebook
Test to confirm it's working

Browser UserScripts (Tampermonkey)

Advanced users can use Tampermonkey to run custom scripts.

Basic steps:

Install the Tampermonkey extension
Search for "Facebook audio disable script"
Install a script from a trusted source
The script will automatically run on Facebook pages

Writing your own script (advanced):

If you know basic JavaScript, a simple script can work:

// Mute all Facebook sounds
document.querySelectorAll('audio, video').forEach(media => {
  media.muted = true;
  media.volume = 0;
});

Important notes:

Only use scripts from trusted sources
Custom scripts require basic programming knowledge
Scripts may break when Facebook updates its interface
May interfere with other legitimate features

Nuclear Option: Device-Level Silence

If nothing else has worked, the final solution is system-level silence.

Mobile:

Use the physical mute switch (iPhone side button)
Or go fully silent via Control Center
Combine with vibration mode for important notifications

Desktop:

Mute the entire browser application
Or use headphones (others won't hear it)
Consider using a dedicated second browser for Facebook only

Alternative usage approaches:

Use Facebook's mobile website instead of the app (usually no sound effects)
Use a third-party Facebook client (like Friendly or Swipe)
Consider using Facebook on a tablet or desktop, which tends to have fewer sound issues

If your issue goes beyond just the sound problem, see FB Like Problem Troubleshooting for comprehensive solutions.

Managing Other Facebook Sound Settings

Beyond the like sound, Facebook has other sound settings you can adjust.

Notification Sound Settings

Facebook notification sounds are separate from like sounds.

To turn off notification sounds:

Open Facebook app settings
Select "Notifications"
Find "Push Notifications" or "Notification Sounds"
Choose:
- Turn off all sounds completely
- Keep sounds only for important notifications
- Customize sounds per notification type

Recommended per notification type:

Friend requests: keep on
Message notifications: keep on
Birthday reminders: optional
Event reminders: based on preference

Auto-Play Video Sound

Videos in the Facebook feed auto-play by default and can suddenly blast sound.

Disable auto-play sound:

Facebook Settings → Media
Find "Video and Photos" or "Autoplay"
Select:
- Never Autoplay Videos (quietest option)
- On Wi-Fi Only
- On Mobile Data and Wi-Fi
Also find "Play sound in autoplay"
Turn this option off

Recommended setup:

Autoplay videos: Wi-Fi only
Autoplay sound: off
This saves data and keeps things quiet

Live and Reels Sound Controls

Facebook Live and Reels have slightly different sound controls.

Live videos:

Live videos have their own volume control within the player
Tap the speaker icon below the video to mute
Or use your phone's physical volume buttons

Reels:

Tap the screen while a Reel plays to mute it
Or turn off default sound in Reels settings
Tip: manually adjust volume while scrolling Reels

Messenger call sounds:

If you also use Facebook Messenger:

Call sounds are configured separately in Messenger
Path: Messenger Settings → Notifications and Sounds
Set incoming call, message, and call sounds independently

Complete sound management strategy:

The ideal configuration:

Like sounds: off
Notification sounds: only important notifications
Auto-play video sounds: off
Manually played videos: keep sound on
Call sounds: keep on

This keeps things quiet without missing important messages.

Best Sound Settings and Final Tips

Facebook like sounds affect over 70% of mobile users' experience. Here are the best settings recommendations by device type.

Quick summary for the most common scenarios:

Mobile users (most common):

Turn off "In-App Sounds" in the Facebook app (most effective)
Use system mute as backup
Keep the app up to date

Desktop users:

Mute the Facebook browser tab (simplest)
Block sound permissions at the site level
Use a browser extension for more control

Troubleshooting principles:

Check your app version and system updates first
Clear cache and re-apply settings
Make sure no third-party tools are interfering
If logged in on multiple devices, set each one separately

Preventive habits:

Check your sound settings after each Facebook update
Screenshot your settings path for future reference
Build a habit of periodically reviewing your notification settings

Context-based recommendations:

Office workers:

Fully disable all Facebook sounds
Set vibration for important notifications
Or switch to Facebook's web version (fewer sound effects)

Students:

Enable silent mode in libraries and classrooms
Use headphones to minimize impact on others
Consider using the web version

General users:

Disable like and interaction sounds
Keep message and call sounds on
Adjust volume based on your environment

When to contact support:

If none of the methods in this guide resolve your issue:

Visit Facebook's official Help Center
Check your phone manufacturer's support forum
Report the issue to Facebook's support team

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According to Facebook's official data, approximately 15–20% of users have their sound settings reset after each app update. After every Facebook update, it's worth quickly checking your "In-App Sounds" toggle.

For a complete guide to all Facebook Like features, return to FB Like Complete Guide.

References

Facebook Official Help Center — Sound and Notification Settings Guide
Apple Support — iOS Notification and Sound Management (2025 update)
Android Developers — Audio Permission Management Documentation
TechCrunch — Social Media App Sound Design Research
Official brand support forums — Facebook sound issue discussion threads