How To Unhide A Post On Facebook - For Desktop & Android/iOS
Facebook lets you hide a particular post from your timeline and then bring it back later.
While hiding a post on Facebook is just a single click away, bringing back or unhiding a post can be a challenging task.
In this article, we have written down the steps that you need to follow to unhide posts on Facebook on desktop as well as on Android/iOS.
If you wish to learn how to unhide a comment on Facebook, check out our article on how to hide comments on Facebook & Instagram.
Why Should You Unhide A Post On Facebook?
Often, hiding a piece of content on social is a lot better option than getting rid of it permanently. Hiding a post allows you to get back at it at a better time or as you deem it necessary.
There are certain situations where you might need to unhide a Facebook post:
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It happened accidentally: Since hiding a post on Facebook is just one click away, sometimes a post can get hidden on accident.
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You changed your mind: 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.
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It was date sensitive: 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.
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Make sure you're logged in to your Facebook Account
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Now locate the Activity Log button & click on it
- Inside the Activity Log page, click on "Hidden From Timeline."
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Now click on the button shaped like a circle with a line through it besides the post you want to unhide
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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,
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Open the Facebook app on your phone
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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
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Select filters from the top & tap on Categories
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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,
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Open the Facebook app on your Android device
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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
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Select filters from the top & tap on Categories
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Now select "Hidden From Timeline" & tap on the three-dot menu beside the
post you want to unhide and select "Show On Timeline."
You'll now be able to easily unhide a post on Facebook no matter what device you're using. You can now resort to hiding a post temporaily whenever the need arises instead of deleting anything permanently.