Facebook Memories shows you posts, photos, and videos from your past on the anniversary they were shared
Facebook Memories is a feature that surfaces your old content on the day you posted it — one year ago, two years ago, or further back. The feature runs automatically once you have a Facebook account with history. You do not need to turn it on or change any settings to start seeing memories. They appear in your News Feed, and you can also browse them in a dedicated section.
The memories Facebook shows you depend on what you have posted and shared over time. If you joined Facebook recently, you will see fewer memories until you have more history on the platform. Memories can include photos you uploaded, status updates, check-ins, life events, and posts you were tagged in by other people.
Key Takeaways
- Memories appear automatically in your News Feed on the anniversary of when you posted them, without any action required on your part.
- You can visit the dedicated Memories section on Facebook to browse all your memories in one place, sorted by date.
- The Memories feature includes posts you made, photos you uploaded, videos you shared, and posts where you were tagged by others.
- You can control which memories appear by hiding specific posts or adjusting your privacy settings for older content.
Finding Memories in Your News Feed
When Facebook finds a post from your history that matches today's date, it sends a memory to your News Feed. The memory appears as a card with a blue banner that says "On This Day" or "Memories" at the top. You will see the original post, the date it was shared, and options to interact with it — you can like it again, comment, or share it.
Memories in your News Feed show up randomly throughout the day as you scroll. They are mixed in with current posts from your friends and pages you follow. If you do not see a memory on a particular day, it means Facebook did not find any posts from that date in your history. Some days may have multiple memories if you posted several times on that date in previous years.
Accessing the Dedicated Memories Section
Facebook has a separate Memories section where you can browse all your memories in one organized place. To find it on a computer, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of Facebook. Scroll down and look for "Memories" in the list. Click it to open the Memories page.
On a phone or tablet, open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon at the bottom right (three horizontal lines). Scroll down until you see "Memories" and tap it. The Memories page shows your posts organized by date, with the most recent memories at the top. You can scroll through years of content without waiting for them to appear in your News Feed.
The Memories section also lets you search for posts from a specific date. Look for a search or filter option on the Memories page — this varies slightly depending on whether you are using a computer or phone. You can jump to a particular year or month to find memories from a specific time period.
Browsing Memories by Year and Date
When you open the Memories section, Facebook organizes your posts by how long ago they were shared. You will see labels like "1 year ago," "2 years ago," and so on. This makes it easy to see what you were doing at the same time in previous years. Clicking on a memory opens the full post so you can see all the comments, likes, and reactions it received.
You can also look for memories from a specific date by using the date picker tool if your version of Facebook includes one. Some versions let you type in a date or select it from a calendar. This is useful if you remember roughly when something happened and want to find that post without scrolling through months of memories.
Hiding or Removing Memories You Do Not Want to See
If a memory appears that you would rather not see again, you can hide it. When a memory shows up in your News Feed, look for three dots in the top right corner of the memory card. Click or tap those dots to open a menu with options. Select "Hide This Memory" or a similar option to prevent that specific post from appearing as a memory in the future.
Hiding a memory does not delete the original post — it just stops Facebook from showing it to you as a memory on that date. The post remains on your profile and in your Memories section unless you delete it entirely. If you want to remove a post completely, you can delete it from your profile, and it will no longer appear anywhere on Facebook.
You can also adjust your privacy settings for older posts if you want to control who sees them. Open the post, click the three dots, and look for privacy or sharing options. You can change who can see the post or delete it if you no longer want it on your profile.
Understanding What Shows Up in Memories
Facebook Memories includes several types of content: photos you uploaded, status updates you wrote, check-ins at locations, life events you marked (like birthdays or anniversaries), and posts where other people tagged you. The feature does not show shared links or videos from other pages unless you originally posted them yourself.
Posts you made that are set to private or visible to only certain people will still appear in your Memories section, since you are viewing your own content. However, if you change a post's privacy setting after it was shared, the new setting applies to how others see it — not to how it appears in your Memories.
Memories also include posts from people you are no longer friends with, as long as you were friends when you posted together or were tagged in the same photo. If you have deleted comments or removed tags over time, the memory will show the current state of the post, not how it looked originally.
Troubleshooting When Memories Do Not Appear
If you are not seeing any memories, the most common reason is that you do not have posts from this date in previous years. Memories only appear on the anniversary of when you posted something, so if you joined Facebook recently or did not post much in the past, there may be nothing to show.
Another reason memories might not appear is if your News Feed settings are filtering them out. Check your News Feed preferences to make sure memories are not hidden. On a computer, click the menu icon and look for "News Feed Preferences" or "Settings." On a phone, go to Settings and look for News Feed or Feed options.
If the Memories section itself is not loading or appears empty, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Facebook app. If the problem continues, log out and log back in. Clearing your browser cache can also help if you are using Facebook on a computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off Memories so they do not appear in my News Feed?
You cannot completely disable the Memories feature, but you can hide individual memories when they appear. If you want to see fewer memories overall, you can adjust your News Feed preferences to show fewer posts from the "On This Day" category. However, the Memories section will still be available if you want to browse your old posts manually.
Do other people see my Memories in their News Feed?
No. Memories appear only in your own News Feed and Memories section. Other people cannot see the memories Facebook shows you. However, if you share or comment on a memory, that action appears in their News Feed as a regular post or comment, just like any other interaction.
What if I want to find a post from a specific date but do not remember what I posted?
Use the date picker in your Memories section to jump to that date, or scroll through your Memories by year. You can also visit your profile directly and scroll down through your timeline to find posts from a specific period. Your profile shows all your posts in reverse chronological order.
Can I edit a post that appears in Memories?
Yes. Click on the memory to open the full post, then look for three dots in the top right corner. Select "Edit Post" to change the text, photo, or privacy settings. Your changes apply to the original post everywhere it appears on Facebook, including in Memories.
Why does Facebook show me memories from posts I was tagged in by other people?
Facebook includes tagged posts in Memories because they are part of your history on the platform. If someone tagged you in a photo or post, it appears in your Memories on the anniversary of that date. You can hide these memories the same way you hide memories of your own posts.