Over the past few days, a growing number of Facebook users have reported spotting a “downvote” button appearing next to comments on posts. This isn’t exactly a brand-new concept for Meta, as many might recall Instagram quietly testing a similar down arrow in its comments section. I even covered everything you needed to know about that last week.

This new button on Facebook, often appearing alongside the usual “Like” and “Reply” options, is causing quite a stir. I have noticed multiple recent threads on Reddit discussing the addition, wondering if this is the long-awaited “dislike” button they’ve been asking for. I’ve taken a couple of screenshots of these posts for reference:

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However, it’s important to remember that Facebook has always been pretty clear this isn’t a traditional dislike. Back in April 2025, Facebook announced they were indeed testing a comments feature to help people signal if a comment was irrelevant or didn’t fit the conversation’s spirit. So, this isn’t entirely out of the blue.

For those seeing it, clicking the downvote button typically hides the comment for that specific user. After tapping it, you might even get a prompt asking if the comment was offensive, misleading, or off-topic. The idea here is to gather feedback, which Facebook can then use to better moderate content and potentially demote comments that aren’t adding value. Think of it as a quiet signal to Facebook’s algorithms, rather than a public condemnation of a comment.

P.S. I wasn’t able to spot the down arrow in the comments under any post. So it’s unclear if and when the testing will expand more widely. On Instagram, the aim was to allow users a private way to signal comments they didn’t “feel good about.” Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, clarified that it was a test without any public dislike count, simply a way to influence how comments are ranked, pushing less helpful ones lower. It looks like Facebook is taking a page from its sibling platform’s playbook.

Ultimately, this downvote button, whether it stays or goes, seems to be part of Facebook’s ongoing effort to clean up comment sections and promote more meaningful interactions. We’ll keep an eye out for any further developments and will post an update if there’s something to share.

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Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.

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