After hastily deleting a Facebook post, wondering why I deleted it is not new to any of us. In such a situation, you will know about the solution to get back the deleted post in this post.
What happens if you Delete Facebook Posts?
While deleting a Facebook post from a profile, it may not be completely deleted from the platform. Instead, the removed posts are stored in a hidden folder called Trash. Facebook keeps this post in the folder for 30 days before removing it permanently.
But yes, if you use the “Move to Trash” option to delete the post, you can recover the deleted post using this method. If you use the Delete option directly, the post will be deleted immediately. The Facebook app has a “delete” option for many posts. Using that will delete the post immediately. Again for many posts you will get “Move to Trash” option. Using that will delete the post and put it in the trash folder where no one else can see it. The post will automatically be permanently deleted from the trash folder after 30 days.
This means that if you have forgotten to remove a Facebook post using the trash option or are thinking of bringing back the deleted post, then you can bring back the trashed post within the next 30 days. So you need to have clear expectations in advance about what results you can expect from using any option.
How to Recover Deleted Facebook Posts from Trash Folder
Deleted Facebook posts can be recovered from Trash folder using any device. Let's know how to get back the removed Facebook posts using Facebook app or website.
Using the Facebook app
If you want to recover deleted posts using Facebook app on Android or iPhone then follow the below mentioned process.
- Access the Facebook app from your smartphone
- Access your profile
- Now tap on the three dot icon and enter the profile settings
- Tap on the Activity Log option
- Then tap on the Trash option at the top of the screen
- Now tap on the Settings icon next to the deleted post you want to recover and select the Restore option.
The removed Facebook post is recovered. Now go to your profile and you will see that the deleted Facebook post is showing again.
From the Facebook Website
Deleted Facebook posts can be recovered from the Facebook website as well as from the Facebook app. But in this case the location of various settings is only slightly changed.
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Follow the rules mentioned below to bring back the removed Facebook post from Facebook website.
- Access Facebook.com through any browser from mobile or computer
- Log in to your Facebook profile
- Tap on the three dot icon and then click on the Activity Log option
- Then click on the Trash icon in the sidebar
- Now click on the menu icon next to the deleted post you want to recover and click on Restore button.
Now, when you enter your profile, you can see the just recovered post again.
Difference Between Trash and Archive Facebook Posts
Trashing and archiving Facebook posts are not the same thing. When you trash a Facebook post, it stays in the Trash folder for 30 days before it is permanently deleted. Archiving a post on the other hand means it will remain hidden from the profile page until unarchived or deleted.
However, the rules for trashing and archiving Facebook posts are almost the same – the post can be deleted or archived by tapping on the menu icon of the post and then tapping on the desired option.
Can't find Posts in the Trash Folder?
It is important to note that not all deleted posts end up in the Trash folder. If you delete an image directly, it will be deleted directly, not stored in the trash folder.
Suppose you post a total of 5 pictures on your profile simultaneously in the same post. Now the number three picture of the post has been deleted. In that case, this post will not go to the trash folder. Even the trash option doesn't show for many posts. Instead, the delete option appears. So if you use Delete option then the post will be deleted forever immediately. So make sure you are using “delete” option or “trash” option while deleting the post.
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Another common reason for not finding removed posts in the Trash folder is that the 30-day period has passed. Already said that any removed post will be stored in the trash for a maximum of 30 days, after 30 days you will not find any removed post. If you can't find a deleted post in the trash using the "Move to Trash" option, you can understand that it has passed the 30-day mark since it was deleted.
Facebook Posts should be Trash or Archive?
Facebook posts should be trashed or archived – you can answer this question yourself. The first thing to think about is the reason for deleting or archiving the post. If you just want to hide a post from your profile, archive it.
But if you intend to delete a post, then the delete feature will definitely come in handy. If you are in doubt, you should archive the post, so that you at least have the option to retrieve the post later.