The table below outlines the differences between deleting and archiving a group:
| If a group is deleted… | If a group is archived… | |
|---|---|---|
| Will the group appear in search? | No | No, unless you’re an existing member, admin or moderator |
| Is this action reversible? | No | Yes; groups can be unarchived by any admin |
| Can any group admin perform this action? | No. Only the group’s creator (who is also an admin) can delete the group. If the creator admin is no longer a group member, any admin of the group can delete it. | Yes |
| Can new members join the group? | No | No |
| Can admins or group members post, comment or add photos and videos? | No | No |
| Can admins remove posts, comments, photos and videos? | No | Yes |
| Can admins remove and block people from the group? | No | Yes |
| Can admins edit group details including description or photo? | No | No |
Learn how to delete or archive a group.
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