To review tags on Facebook, open Settings > Profile and Tagging, enable Tag Review and Timeline Review, then approve items in Activity Log.
If you want control over what shows next to your name, switch on two settings and use one screen. The settings are Tag Review and Timeline Review. The screen is Activity Log. Together they let you approve or hide posts, photos, and comments that mention you.
Quick Paths To Review And Approve Tags
You can reach the same controls from several places. Pick one path that matches your device and start there.
| Where You Are | Menu Path | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Or Android App | Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Profile and tagging | Turn on Tag Review and Timeline Review; set who sees posts that tag you |
| Desktop Website | Top right profile photo > Settings & privacy > Settings > Profile and tagging | Same controls as mobile; open Activity Log to approve items |
| Direct From Profile | Profile > Three dots > Activity Log | Review posts, photos, and comments that tag you; choose Show on profile or Hide |
Turn On The Two Reviews That Guard Your Profile
Switch One: Tag Review
This setting lets you approve or dismiss tags people add to your own posts before those tags appear. It’s handy when you post a photo and friends try to attach extra names. The official page labeled Tag review explains approvals and where the switch lives.
Switch Two: Timeline Review
This setting stops posts that mention you from landing on your profile without a check. With it on, anything that includes your name waits for approval. The help article for Timeline Review shows the label you’ll see on desktop and mobile.
Where To Approve Or Hide Items
Use Activity Log. Find the filter named “Posts and comments you’re tagged in.” Open that filter and you’ll see each item with a toggle or three-dot menu. Choose Show on profile to allow it on your timeline, or choose Hide to keep it off. You can also remove your name from a photo or post from the same menu.
Check Tags On Facebook: Step-By-Step
On iPhone Or Android
- Open the app. Tap Menu.
- Tap Settings & privacy, then Settings.
- Tap Profile and tagging.
- Flip on Tag Review and Timeline Review.
- Back out one level, tap Activity Log.
- Open “Posts and comments you’re tagged in.”
- Approve items you like. Hide or remove your name from items you don’t.
On Desktop
- Click your profile photo at the top right, then Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Open Profile and tagging.
- Turn on Tag Review and the setting “Review posts you’re tagged in before the post appears on your profile.”
- Return to your profile, click the three dots, then Activity Log.
- Use the left sidebar to pick “Posts and comments you’re tagged in,” then approve or hide.
Why Two Reviews Matter
They solve two different problems. Tag Review guards your own posts. It stops others from attaching names to a photo or status you wrote. Timeline Review guards your profile. It stops other people’s posts that mention you from showing on your profile before you approve them. Turn both on and you control both sides.
Find, Fix, And Clean Up Past Tags
Old photos and posts can pile up. You can remove your name, hide an item from your profile, or report it. Here’s a fast plan:
Use The Activity Log Filters
Open Activity Log and pick one filter at a time. Start with photos you’re tagged in. Then move to comments with your name. Work through a month at a time so you don’t miss anything.
Remove Your Name From A Photo Or Post
Open the item. Click the three dots. Pick Remove tag. The post stays visible to the original audience, but your name no longer links to it.
Hide From Your Profile Without Removing The Tag
Sometimes you want the tag to remain but you don’t want it on your profile. Choose Hide from profile. This keeps the tag active for the original post yet cleans your timeline.
Adjust Who Can See Posts You’re Tagged In
Under Profile and tagging you’ll find a privacy selector for “Who can see posts you’re tagged in on your profile?” Pick Friends, Friends except…, Only me, or a custom list.
Check Tags In Facebook: Troubleshooting Guide
Running into roadblocks? Use the fixes below.
You Don’t See Tag Review Or Timeline Review
Update the app. Then open Settings > Profile and tagging again. On desktop, reload the page, or follow the help links above. In rare cases features roll out by region. Waiting a day often brings the switch back.
Someone Tagged You In A Post You Dislike
Open the post. Use Remove tag. If the content breaks rules, report it. You can also block the person. That stops new tags and messages from that account.
A Friend Keeps Tagging You For Promotions
Quiet the pattern with two steps. Set the profile privacy selector for posts you’re tagged in to Friends or Only me. Then message the person and ask them to stop. If they ignore you, use Restrict or Block.
Tags Show On Your Profile Even With Reviews On
Two places can leak visibility. First, check if you clicked Show on profile on an older item by mistake. Second, check the audience of the original post. Your profile can hide an item, yet the post can still appear to friends through the author’s timeline. Reviews don’t change the original audience.
Activity Log Power Tips
Batch Clean With Filters
Pick Photos you’re tagged in. Hide in a run. Then pick Posts you’re tagged in. Hide again. Doing one content type at a time speeds the process.
Check Notifications For New Tags
Open Notifications > Tags. Tighten who can ping you with alerts so you don’t miss an approval request.
Best Practices That Keep Your Name Clean
Keep Both Reviews On
Leave both switches on always. Treat them as a safety net. New features come and go, but these two keep control in your hands.
Use Custom Lists For Visibility
Create a Close Friends list and a Work list. When you approve a tag, open the audience picker and pick the right list. Your coworkers don’t need every holiday photo, and your cousins don’t need work swag pics.
Know The Limits
You can remove your name and block repeat issues. You can’t stop all mentions of your name. Reviews control your profile view and your own posts, not the full reach of the original post. When stakes are high, ask the author to delete or crop the image. If they refuse and the content breaks rules, report it.
| Problem | Where To Go | Fix In Brief |
|---|---|---|
| Post with your name shows on profile | Activity Log > Posts and comments you’re tagged in | Choose Hide from profile, or Remove tag |
| Friends can see a photo you dislike | Open the photo > three dots | Remove tag; if needed, report the post |
| Strangers keep tagging you | Profile and tagging & Privacy shortcuts | Set who can tag you and tighten message settings; use Block for repeat offenders |
| Your own post gets spammy tags | Profile and tagging | Enable Tag Review so added names need approval |
| Pages mention your brand | Page Settings > Tagging | Turn on review for tags and posts that target your Page |
Related Terms You’ll See Inside Settings
Profile And Tagging
The home for tag controls. You’ll see toggles for the two reviews and privacy pickers for who can see items that mention you.
Activity Log
Your review inbox. It lists items and a history of actions you took, so you can undo a click if you change your mind.
Once you build the habit, tag cleanup takes minutes each week, weekly. Your profile looks, your name stays linked to posts you approve, and you avoid awkward surprises. Keep those two switches on and use Activity Log as your inbox, you’ll stay in control.