5 Ways To Unhide A Post On Facebook

Have you ever accidentally hidden a post on Facebook and couldn’t find it anywhere? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many Facebook users have experienced this frustrating issue. The good news is that it’s easy to unhide a post on Facebook, once you know how to do it. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple steps on how to unhide a post on Facebook, whether you’re using a computer or a mobile device. Additionally, we’ll provide some helpful tips on how to avoid hiding posts in the future.

If you’ve hidden a post on Facebook and want to make it visible again, you can easily unhide it. Here’s how to do it on a computer:
1. Log in to your Facebook account and go to your profile page.
2. Click on the “Activity Log” tab below your cover photo.
3. On the left-hand side of the page, click on the “Hidden from Timeline” filter.
4. Find the post that you want to unhide and click on the “Unhide” button next to it.
5. The post will now be visible on your timeline again.

If you’re using a mobile device, the process is slightly different. Here’s how to unhide a post on Facebook using the mobile app:
1. Open the Facebook app and tap on the menu icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy”, then tap on “Settings”.
3. Tap on “Activity Log” and then tap on the “Hidden from Timeline” filter.
4. Find the post that you want to unhide and tap on the “Unhide” button next to it.
5. The post will now be visible on your timeline again.

Unhiding a Post on Your Own Timeline

If you’ve accidentally hidden a post on your own Timeline, you can easily unhide it by following these steps:

Navigate to the Activity Log

Log in to your Facebook account and click on the “Activity Log” tab located in the left-hand menu. This will display a chronological record of all your activities on Facebook, including posts, comments, and likes.
Filter the Log by Hidden Posts

In the “Filter” bar at the top of the Activity Log, click on the “Hidden from Timeline” tab. This will filter the log to show only the posts that you have hidden from your Timeline.
Locate the Hidden Post

Scroll through the filtered log to find the post that you want to unhide. The post will be marked with a small grayed-out eye icon next to its timestamp.
Unhide the Post

Hover over the hidden post and click on the “Unhide” button that appears. This will immediately unhide the post and restore it to your Timeline.

Unhiding a post will make it visible to all your friends and followers on Facebook. If you only want to make the post visible to certain people, you can adjust the privacy settings of the post after unhiding it.

Unhiding a Post from Someone Else’s Timeline

If you’re unable to find a post that someone else shared on your timeline, it may have been hidden. To unhide the post, follow these steps:

Go to the person’s profile and click on the “Posts” tab.
Locate the post that you want to unhide. If the post is not visible, click on the “See All Posts” button.
Click on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the post and select “Unhide from Timeline”.

Timeline Filter Options	Description
See First	Prioritizes posts from selected friends, family or Pages on your News Feed.
Most Recent	Displays posts on the News Feed in reverse chronological order.
Friends	Only shows posts from your friends on the News Feed.
Following	Shows posts from friends, family and Pages that you follow on the News Feed.
Favorites	Promotes posts from your favorite Pages and public figures higher in your News Feed.
Manage Preferences	Allows you to customize your News Feed experience by selecting the types of posts you want to see.

Note: You can only unhide posts that you have previously hidden. If you cannot find a post that you believe should be visible on your timeline, it may have been deleted by the original poster.

Identifying Unhidden Posts

To identify posts that have been unhidden, follow these steps:

Log in to your Facebook account.
Click on the “Settings” menu in the top right corner.
Select “Privacy” from the left menu.
Under the “Your Activity” section, click on “Hidden Posts.”

A list of all your unhidden posts will appear. You can filter the results by date or search for a specific post.

Unhidden posts are not visible to your friends or other users. They are only visible to you and the people you have specifically shared them with.

If you want to make a post visible to everyone, you can click on the “Edit” button and change the privacy setting to “Public.”

Understanding Post Visibility

When you post something on Facebook, you can choose who can see it. There are four main privacy settings:

Setting	Who can see it
Public	Everyone on Facebook
Friends	Your Facebook friends
Only me	Only you
Custom	You can choose specific people or groups to see your post

If you choose the “Only me” setting, your post will be hidden from everyone except you. If you later decide to make the post visible to others, you can unhide it by following the steps outlined above.

Using the Activity Log

Facebook’s Activity Log is a comprehensive record of all your Facebook activity, including posts, comments, likes, and more. This makes it a great place to find hidden posts.

To access your Activity Log, click on the down arrow in the top navigation bar and select “Activity Log.”

Once you’re in your Activity Log, you can filter your activity by type, date, and other criteria. To find hidden posts, select “Posts” from the “Type” filter and then click on the “Hidden” tab.

This will display a list of all the posts you’ve hidden. You can then click on the “Unhide” button to make them visible again.

Additional Details for Unhiding Posts Using the Activity Log

Here are some additional details to help you unhide posts using the Activity Log:

You can use the search bar to find specific posts. If you know the title or content of a post you’ve hidden, you can enter it into the search bar to find it quickly.
You can unhide multiple posts at once. If you want to unhide multiple posts, simply select them from the list and then click on the “Unhide” button.
You can unhide posts from other people’s timelines. If you’ve hidden a post from someone else’s timeline, you can still unhide it from your Activity Log.

Step	Action
1	Click the down arrow in the top navigation bar and select “Activity Log.”
2	Select “Posts” from the “Type” filter and then click on the “Hidden” tab.
3	Select the posts you want to unhide and click on the “Unhide” button.

Checking the Hidden Posts Tab

To unhide posts on Facebook using the Hidden Posts Tab, follow these steps:

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Facebook screen.
Select "Settings & Privacy" from the drop-down menu.
Click on "Settings."
Scroll down to the "Activity Log" section.
Find the "Hidden Posts" tab located under "Activity Log."

The Hidden Posts Tab contains all the posts that you have hidden from your timeline.

To unhide a post, hover over it and click on the “Unhide” button that appears in the top right corner. The post will then be restored to your timeline.

Note:

If you have hidden a post from a specific person or group, you will need to adjust the post’s privacy settings to make it visible to them again.

Hidden By	How to Unhide
You	Go to the Hidden Posts Tab and click “Unhide.”
A Specific Person or Group	Change the post’s privacy settings to make it visible to the desired audience.

Unhiding Multiple Posts

To unhide multiple posts, follow these steps:

Go to your News Feed and click on the “Settings” button in the top right corner.
Click on “Select hidden posts” (use the “Search” bar if you can’t find it).
Select all the posts you want to unhide.
Click on the “Unhide” button.

Or alternatively,

Open the hidden post, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and select ‘Unhide Post.’

These steps will unhide the selected posts and they will appear in your News Feed.

If you are using a mobile device, the steps are slightly different:

Open the Facebook app and tap on the “Menu” button in the bottom right corner.
Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy” and then “Settings”.
Tap on “Hidden Posts” (use the “Search” bar if you can’t find it).
Select all the posts you want to unhide.
Tap on the “Unhide” button.

These steps will unhide the selected posts and they will appear in your News Feed.

Additional notes

You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to unhide posts:

Windows: Ctrl + Shift + U

Mac: Command + Shift + U

Keyboard shortcuts to unhide posts
Platform	Keyboard shortcut
Windows	Ctrl + Shift + U
Mac	Command + Shift + U

If you are unable to unhide a post, it may be because the post has been deleted by the author.

Removing Posts from the Hidden Posts List

To remove posts from the hidden posts list, follow these steps:

Click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner of the Facebook page.
Select “Settings” from the menu.
In the left-hand menu, click “Privacy.”
Under “Your Activity,” click “Hidden Posts.”
Find the post you wish to remove from the list.
Click the three-dot menu icon next to the post.
Select “Remove from Hidden Posts” from the menu.

Steps	Description
1	Click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner of the Facebook page.
2	Select “Settings” from the menu.
3	In the left-hand menu, click “Privacy.”
4	Under “Your Activity,” click “Hidden Posts.”
5	Find the post you wish to remove from the list.
6	Click the three-dot menu icon next to the post.
7	Select “Remove from Hidden Posts” from the menu.

Unhiding a Post

Click the dropdown arrow in the upper right of the post. Select “Unhide from Profile.”

Unhiding a Post from a Page You Manage

Click the post to open it. Click the More button (three dots). Select “Unhide from Page.” Note: Only the admin can unhide a post from a page.

Unhiding a Post You’ve Hidden from a Friend

Navigate to the friend’s profile. Click the “Friends” button. Select “Edit Privacy” and then “Unhide Posts from This Person.”

Bulk Unhiding of Posts

Unhiding Multiple Posts:

Go to “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings” > “Activity Log” and select “Your Posts.”

Post	Hidden From	Date	Actions
[post title]	[list of people]	[date]

Click “Unhide” next to the post you want to unhide.

Unhiding Posts Hidden from a Specific Person:

Go to “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings” > “Privacy” and select “How can I manage who sees my stuff?”

Click “Edit” next to “Hidden from Specific People.” Remove the person from the list and click “Save.”

Unhiding Posts Using a Mobile Device

To unhide posts on Facebook using a mobile device, follow these steps:

Open the Facebook app.
Tap the three lines in the bottom-right corner.
Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy.”
Tap “Settings.”
Scroll down to the “Your Posts” section.
Tap “Posts You’ve Hidden.”
Find the post you want to unhide.
Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the post.
Tap “Unhide Post.”

Additional information:


Device	Location of “Posts You’ve Hidden” setting
Android	Under “Settings”
iPhone	Under “Account Settings”

Hiding a Post on Facebook

There are times when you might want to hide a post from your Facebook feed. Maybe it’s a post that you don’t like, or perhaps it’s a post from someone you don’t want to see anymore. Whatever the reason, hiding a post is a simple process.

To hide a post, simply click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the post and select “Hide Post.” The post will then disappear from your feed.

If you want to unhide a post, simply go to your profile and click on the “Hidden Posts” tab. From here, you can select the posts that you want to unhide.

Avoiding Future Hiding of Posts

If you find yourself hiding a lot of posts, you may want to consider changing your privacy settings. To do this, click on the down arrow in the top-right corner of your Facebook page and select “Settings.” From here, click on the “Privacy” tab and then select the “Edit” button next to “Who can see my future posts?” You can then choose who you want to be able to see your posts.

You can also choose to hide your posts from specific people. To do this, click on the “Custom” option and then type in the names of the people you want to hide your posts from.

By changing your privacy settings, you can help to reduce the number of posts that you have to hide. This can make your Facebook feed more enjoyable and relevant.

Here are some additional tips for avoiding future hiding of posts:

Tip	Description
Unfollow people	If you’re consistently hiding posts from a particular person, you can unfollow them. This will remove their posts from your feed without unfriending them.
Snooze people	If you want to temporarily hide posts from someone, you can snooze them. This will hide their posts for 30 days.
Use filters	You can use filters to hide posts that contain certain keywords or phrases. This can be helpful for hiding posts about topics that you’re not interested in.
Take breaks	If you find yourself hiding a lot of posts, it may be a sign that you need to take a break from Facebook. Spending too much time on social media can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety.

How To Unhide The Post On Facebook

If you’ve hidden a post on Facebook, you can unhide it by following these steps:

Click the down arrow in the top right corner of Facebook and select “Settings”.
Click “Privacy” in the left-hand menu.
Scroll down to the “How people can see your stuff” section.
Click “Edit” next to “Hidden from News Feed”.
Uncheck the box next to the post you want to unhide.
Click “Save Changes”.