How to Mass Delete Friends on Facebook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Chrome on a computer.

   Facebook does not support deleting multiple friends at once, so you'll need to use a browser extension to mass delete.
   
   The extension Friend Remover PRO for Chrome is the most functional of the options.
   
   This extension will not have access to your Facebook login email or password.
   
   It is not possible to do this from a mobile device.
   
   You must use the desktop version of Chrome that supports browser extensions.
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   Step 2: Type chrome://extensions/ into the address bar.

   You can also click ⋮ → More tools → Extensions. ,,,,, This will install the extension. , Make sure to close all windows and tabs. , You'll see the Friend Remover PRO icon to the right of the address bar. ,, You do not need to give Friend Remover PRO your Facebook login details, just log into the Facebook website like you normally would. , This will open your profile page. , You'll find this beneath your cover image. , This will open a new tab with the Friend Remover PRO interface. , This can take a while if you have several hundred or more friends. , This will highlight the person.
   
   You can type a search term into the "Filter friends" field.
   
   This can help you find specific friends quickly. , You'll see a summary of all of the friends you'll be deleting. , All of the selected friends will be permanently deleted from your Facebook friends list.
   
   This may take a while to process for large numbers.
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   Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the list.

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   Step 4: Click Get more extensions.

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   Step 5: Type friend remover pro into the search field.

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   Step 6: Click the Add to Chrome button next to Friend Remover PRO.

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   Step 7: Click Add extension.

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   Step 8: Close Chrome after installing.

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   Step 9: Restart Chrome.

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    Step 10: Open the Facebook website.

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    Step 11: Log in with your Facebook account like normal.

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    Step 12: Click your name in the upper-left corner.

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    Step 13: Click the Friends tab.

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    Step 14: Click the Friend Remover PRO button in your address bar.

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    Step 15: Wait while your friends list loads.

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    Step 16: Click each friend you want to delete.

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    Step 17: Click the Remove Friends button.

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    Step 18: Click Remove Friends again to confirm.

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