Facebook Marketplace is a useful platform for buying and selling items, but some users may want to remove or disable it due to privacy concerns, spam, or simply not needing it. While Facebook does not provide a direct option to delete Marketplace entirely, there are a few effective ways to hide, disable, or remove access to it.
In this guide, we’ll go over three quick methods to remove Marketplace from your Facebook account on both mobile and desktop.
Method 1: Remove the Marketplace Shortcut from Facebook
If you don’t want to see the Marketplace tab on your Facebook homepage, you can easily hide it.
Steps to Remove Marketplace on Mobile (Android & iPhone):
- Open the Facebook app and tap the three-line menu (☰) in the bottom-right (iPhone) or top-right (Android).
- Scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings”.
- Under “Preferences,” tap “Shortcut Bar” (iPhone) or “Navigation Bar” (Android).
- Find Marketplace and toggle it off to remove it from your main menu.
Steps to Remove Marketplace on Desktop:
- Open Facebook.com on your browser.
- Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Go to “Settings & privacy” > “Settings”.
- Navigate to “Shortcuts” and remove the Marketplace shortcut.
📌 Tip: This method only hides Marketplace but does not delete your listings or account.
Method 2: Disable Facebook Marketplace Notifications
If you’re annoyed by Marketplace notifications but don’t want to delete your account, you can turn off all Marketplace alerts.
Steps to Disable Marketplace Notifications on Mobile:
- Open the Facebook app and tap the three-line menu (☰).
- Scroll down to “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings”.
- Tap “Notification Settings”.
- Scroll to “Marketplace” and turn off push notifications, SMS, and email alerts.
Steps to Disable Marketplace Notifications on Desktop:
- Open Facebook.com and click on your profile picture.
- Select “Settings & privacy” > “Settings”.
- Click on “Notifications” in the left sidebar.
- Find “Marketplace” and disable all notifications.
📌 Tip: This method stops all Marketplace-related alerts without removing your access to it.
Method 3: Deactivate or Delete Your Facebook Account
If you want to permanently remove Marketplace, you’ll need to deactivate or delete your Facebook account. Since Marketplace is built into Facebook, deleting your account is the only way to completely remove it.
Steps to Deactivate Facebook (Temporary Removal):
- Open Facebook and go to “Settings”.
- Tap “Your Facebook Information” > “Account Ownership and Control”.
- Select “Deactivation and Deletion”.
- Choose “Deactivate Account” and follow the prompts.
📌 Effect: This will disable Marketplace and hide your profile, but you can reactivate it anytime.
Steps to Delete Facebook (Permanent Removal):
- Go to “Deactivation and Deletion” in Facebook settings.
- Select “Delete Account” and confirm your choice.
- Your Facebook account, including Marketplace, will be permanently deleted after 30 days.
📌 Effect: This will erase all Marketplace activity, listings, and messages.
FAQs About Deleting Marketplace on Facebook
1. Can I completely delete Facebook Marketplace?
No, Facebook does not allow users to delete Marketplace as it is a built-in feature. However, you can hide it, disable notifications, or deactivate/delete your Facebook account to remove access.
2. How do I remove the Marketplace shortcut from my Facebook app?
✔️ Go to Facebook Settings → Shortcut Bar (or Navigation Bar settings) → Toggle Marketplace OFF.
✔️ On desktop, go to Settings & Privacy → Shortcuts and remove Marketplace.
3. If I deactivate my Facebook account, will Marketplace disappear?
Yes. When you deactivate your Facebook account, your Marketplace listings and activity will no longer be visible. However, if you reactivate your account, Marketplace will return.
4. Can I stop receiving notifications from Marketplace?
Yes! Go to Settings → Notification Settings → Marketplace and turn off all notifications, including push, SMS, and email alerts.
5. How do I delete my Marketplace listings?
- Open Facebook Marketplace.
- Go to “Your Listings”.
- Select the item you want to remove and tap “Delete”.
📌 Tip: If you have multiple listings, you’ll need to delete them one by one.
6. Will deleting my Facebook account remove Marketplace permanently?
Yes. If you permanently delete your Facebook account, your Marketplace activity, including listings and messages, will be erased.
7. Can I block Facebook Marketplace from appearing?
There is no official way to block Marketplace, but you can remove the shortcut, disable notifications, and avoid interacting with it to reduce its visibility.
8. Why does Marketplace still show up even after I removed the shortcut?
Even if you hide the shortcut, Marketplace might still appear in search results, notifications, or suggested sections. The best way to avoid it is by not engaging with Marketplace-related content.
9. Will my friends know if I remove Marketplace?
No. Removing Marketplace or hiding the shortcut is a private action, and no one will be notified.
10. Can I reinstall Marketplace if I change my mind?
Yes! If you removed the shortcut, go to Settings → Shortcut Bar → Enable Marketplace again. If you deactivated your account, reactivating it will bring back Marketplace.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking to remove Facebook Marketplace, you have several options:
✔️ Method 1: Hide the Marketplace shortcut.
✔️ Method 2: Disable Marketplace notifications.
✔️ Method 3: Deactivate or delete your Facebook account.
If you just want to stop using Marketplace without deleting your account, hiding it and disabling notifications is the best option. However, if you no longer want to be on Facebook at all, deleting your account will remove Marketplace permanently.
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