As Facebook continues to innovate, the platform keeps introducing new features for users, including the ability to use GIFs in comments. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates these GIF suggestions. If you’re among the latter, there are ways to disable or turn off the GIF suggestions on Facebook.
Step-by-Step Solution
Go to the top-right corner of your Facebook page and click the carrot icon.
Select “Settings & Privacy” from the drop-down menu.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Media and Contacts" in the left menu.
Under "Media and Contacts," toggle off the “GIF Suggestions Feature”.
FAQs
Can you disable GIF suggestions on Facebook comments?
Yes, you can disable GIF suggestions on Facebook comments. To do so, you must go to “Settings & Privacy” and toggle off the “GIF Suggestions Feature”.
Why are GIF suggestions appearing on my Facebook comments?
GIF suggestions on Facebook comments only appear if the “GIF Suggestions Feature” is enabled in the settings.
Is it possible to turn off GIF suggestions from the mobile app?
Yes, it is possible to turn off the GIF suggestions from the mobile app. Follow the steps above for the desktop version of Facebook to turn off the GIF suggestions from the mobile app as well.
Can I turn off GIF suggestions for specific people?
No, there isn’t a way to turn off the GIF suggestions feature for specific people. If you don’t want anyone to be able to send you GIF suggestions, you can turn off the feature entirely.
How do I know if the GIF suggestions feature is enabled?
You can check if the feature is enabled by going to the “Settings & Privacy” option and then selecting “Media and Contacts” in the left menu. Under "Media and Contacts," you'll find the “GIF Suggestions Feature” and you can see if it is enabled or disabled.