In this video and blog post, I want to talk about how to moderate Facebook comments on autopilot. If you run a Facebook Page, you’ll know that not all comments are created equal. Some add value, start conversations, and encourage engagement. Others are pure spam, pointless remarks, or comments from accounts that clearly aren’t genuine.
The good news is that Facebook gives us built-in tools to automatically moderate comments for us — quietly running in the background, saving time, and keeping your page clean.
In this post, I’ll show you how Facebook’s Moderation Assist works, where to find it, and how you can use it to hide low-quality comments without constantly monitoring your page.
Why Manual Comment Moderation Becomes a Problem
When you first start a Facebook page, manually checking comments isn’t usually a big issue. But as your page grows, things change.
You may start seeing:
- Spam comments with links
- Fake profiles with no photos
- Accounts with no friends or followers
- Repeated low-quality or abusive comments
Constantly deleting or hiding comments soon becomes time-consuming — especially if you’re running multiple platforms alongside Facebook.
Where to Find Facebook’s Moderation Tools
Facebook does change its layout from time to time, but the moderation tools are still easy to access once you know where to look.
From your Facebook Page:
- Go to your Professional Dashboard
- Select All Tools
- Under the Engagement section, click Moderation Assist
This is where you can tell Facebook how to automatically deal with certain types of comments.
What Moderation Assist Actually Does
Moderation Assist allows Facebook to automatically hide comments when certain conditions are met.
It’s important to understand that comments aren’t deleted — they’re hidden. That means you stay in full control and can review or change your settings at any time.
You can choose to auto-hide comments from:
- Accounts with no profile picture
- Accounts with no friends or followers
- Repeat offenders
- Comments containing links
- Spam comments
- Comments containing profanity
If any of your selected criteria are met, the comment is hidden automatically.
Why These Filters Make Sense
In reality, genuine people who want to contribute something meaningful usually have:
- A profile picture
- Some form of online presence
- A comment that adds value
Accounts with no photo, no friends, and a spam-style comment are very unlikely to improve the conversation on your page.
Moderation Assist simply helps filter out the noise, so real engagement stands out.
You Can Change Everything at Any Time
One of the best things about Facebook’s moderation system is flexibility.
You can:
- Turn filters on or off
- Add or remove moderation rules
- Review hidden comments
This means you’re never locked into a decision — you’re just saving yourself time.
Why This Matters for Page Owners and Content Creators
If you’re building an online presence, protecting the quality of your comments matters.
Low-quality comments can:
- Put off genuine followers
- Make a page look neglected
- Distract from real conversation
Using automation sensibly allows you to focus on creating content, not policing comment sections.
Related Reading
If you’re interested in maintaining authenticity online and avoiding low-quality engagement, you may also find this helpful:
It’s a related topic, as moderation and authenticity often go hand in hand.
Final Thoughts
Facebook’s Moderation Assist is one of those tools that quietly does its job once set up properly.
Spend a few minutes configuring it, and Facebook can help keep your comments clean, focused, and worthwhile — all without constant manual intervention.
If you haven’t already, it’s well worth checking your settings today.
Thanks for reading.