How to shut down Facebook’s nosy ‘People You May Know’ suggestions

If you consider Facebook's "People You May Know" section distracting, there's a way to temporarily remove it. There is no permanent way to eliminated it.

Are you tired of Facebook’s constant nudges about people they think you may know? Facebook employs algorithms that analyze your engagement patterns, your uploaded contact lists and your existing friends to suggest potential new connections. 

These suggestions appear in your "People You May Know" section, which can be found in your News Feed or under the Friends tab.

While Facebook's goal is to encourage more connections, increasing users' likelihood of using the platform, this feature might seem annoying if you are not interested in expanding your friend list.

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Unfortunately, Facebook doesn't offer an option to disable the "People You May Know" feature permanently. However, you can temporarily hide it, which prevents it from appearing in your News Feed for some time. Follow these steps to hide the "People You May Know" feature on Facebook. 

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Now, let’s sort out those notifications on your computer:

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While Facebook hasn’t provided a specific time frame for how long the feature will remain hidden, it typically stays out of sight for a substantial period before reappearing.

We contacted Facebook about the "People You May Know" feature but did not hear back from the social media company.

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With these simple steps, you can enjoy a Facebook experience without the interruption of unsolicited suggestions. It’s all about personalizing your social media to suit your preferences and comfort.

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