Facebook allows you to hide a certain post from your timeline and then restore it later.
While it’s easy to hide a post on Facebook with a single click, bringing it back or unhiding it might be difficult.
We’ve outlined the processes for unhiding posts on Facebook on both the desktop and Android/iOS platforms in this article.
Why Should You Unhide A Post On Facebook?
Frequently, hiding a piece of content on social media is a far better alternative than permanently deleting it. Hide a post so you can return to it later when you have more time or as you see fit.
You may need to unhide a Facebook post in the following circumstances:
- It happened accidentally:Β Since hiding a post on Facebook is just one click away, sometimes a post can get hidden on accident.
- You changed your mind:Β We’re frequently greeted with posts on our timeline from our friends or family that can sometimes seem a bit surprising or awkward. While the first instinct is usually to remove the content, you might want to bring it back after some consideration.
- It was date sensitive:Β There are certain memories or events that you might prefer not to draw attention towards at a particular time. Afterward, you might want to give them a spot again on your timeline.
How To Unhide A Post On Facebook?
Here are the steps to unhide a post on Facebook on the desktop. This will take you less than a minute.
- Make sure you’re logged in to your Facebook Account
- Now locate the Activity Log button & click on it
- Inside the Activity Log page, click on “Hidden From Timeline.”
- Now click on the button shaped like a circle with a line through it besides the post you want to unhide
- From the drop-down menu, click on Allowed on timeline
How To Unhide A Post On Facebook on Android/iOS?
Here are the step to unhide a post on Facebook on iOS,
- Open the Facebook app on your phone
- Tap on the hamburger menu icon in the bottom right corner and tap on settings
- Scroll down to “Your Facebook Information” section & tap on Activity logs
- Select filters from the top & tap on Categories
- Now select “Hidden From Timeline” & tap on the three-dot menu beside the post you want to unhide and select “Show On Timeline.”
To unhide a post on Facebook on Android, follow the below-mentioned steps,
- Open the Facebook app on your Android device
- Now Tap on the hamburger menu in the top right corner and tap on settings
- Scroll down to “Your Facebook Information” section & tap on Activity logs
- Select filters from the top & tap on Categories
- Now select “Hidden From Timeline” & tap on the three-dot menu beside the
post you want to unhide and select “Show On Timeline.”
You may now easily unhide a post on Facebook, regardless of whatever device you’re using. Instead of deleting something permanently, you can now hide a post temporarily if the need arises.