Get Facebook Post Notifications - Without Commenting

A Simpler Way to Track Facebook Post Updates

Have you observed users typing "following" in the comment section of Facebook posts? This practice is employed to receive updates when the post is modified. However, Facebook provides a more streamlined and effective method for achieving this, integrated directly within the platform.

While commenting "following" does fulfill its intended purpose, it also leads to a proliferation of similar comments from others seeking updates. Consequently, you may receive notifications for these "following" comments, adding unnecessary clutter and requiring extra effort to identify relevant information.

Utilizing Facebook's Built-in Notification Feature

Instead of composing a comment solely to enable update notifications, leverage a long-standing Facebook feature. Navigate to any Facebook post – regardless of its location, be it within a group, on a friend’s profile, or in your news feed – and select the small arrow located in the upper-right corner.

From the options presented, choose "Turn on notifications for this post." You will then receive notifications whenever someone adds a comment, even without having initially commented yourself.

Mobile App Instructions

The process remains nearly identical when using a mobile application, such as on an iPad. Simply tap the arrow in the upper-right corner and select "Turn on notifications for this post."

Managing Existing Notifications

This feature also allows you to cease receiving notifications for any post, even those on which you have previously commented.

Furthermore, you may be able to disable notifications directly from the alerts displayed on the main Facebook website.

A Solution to a Common User Behavior

Fortunately, this isn't a frustrating limitation imposed by Facebook, like persistent birthday notifications or "On This Day" memories. It’s a user-driven issue that can be easily resolved through increased awareness. It’s reasonable to expect that some individuals will continue to use "following" or similar phrases to stay informed.

However, it’s beneficial to know that you now have an alternative method available.

Related: How to Stop Facebook from Showing You "On This Day" Memories (Temporarily, At Least)

Now, you can enhance your passive observation of content while maintaining a minimal profile by configuring notifications for any posts that capture your interest.