Facebook is the largest social network and everyone has a profile on Facebook. Facebook, by default, allows Search Engines (Google, Yahoo!, Bing etc) to index or list profiles of Facebook users in Search Results. It means if you are having a profile on Facebook then everyone can search your facebook Profile using Google Search or Other search engines which is sort of privacy violation. So, it is recommended to everyone to secure their privacy by removing their facebook profiles from Google and other Search engines.
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Facebook Allows Search Engines to Index your Profile in search results BUT you can remove your facebook profile from search engines using privacy settings option from your facebook. Below are Steps to Remove your Facebook Profile from Search Engines such as Google, Yahoo!, Bing etc
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How to Remove Your Facebook Profile From Search Engines
- Login in Your Facebook Account
- From "Account" Select "Privacy Settings"
- From the next page, click on “Edit your settings” link below Apps and Websites.
- Click on "Edit Settings" written next to "Public Search".
- From the new page, uncheck "Enable public search" option.
- Thats it !
Now soon your profile will be removed from all search engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing etc