The fastest way to find your posts
Go to your Facebook profile by clicking your name or profile picture anywhere on Facebook. Once you're on your profile, look for the Posts tab — it's usually near the top of your profile, next to tabs like "About" and "Friends". Click it, and you'll see all your posts in reverse chronological order, with your newest posts at the top.
If you can't see the Posts tab right away, look for a menu icon (three horizontal lines or dots) near your profile information. Tap or click it and select "Posts" from the dropdown. This takes you to the same view.
This method works on both the Facebook website and the mobile app. On mobile, the Posts tab may appear as an icon rather than text, but it functions the same way.
Key Takeaways
- Your profile's Posts tab shows every post you've made, newest first, in one searchable feed.
- You can narrow results by date range using the filter options that appear above your posts.
- The search bar at the top of Facebook lets you search your own posts by keyword if you remember what you wrote about.
- Posts you've hidden from your timeline still exist in your profile — they're just not visible to others unless you change the privacy setting.
- If a post is missing, it may have been deleted, or its privacy setting may prevent you from seeing it in your own feed.
Using filters to narrow down posts by date
Once you're on your Posts tab, you'll see a filter option above your posts. Click or tap it to set a date range. You can choose "All Time", "This Year", "This Month", or "Custom" to pick specific dates. This is useful if you remember roughly when you posted something but don't want to scroll through years of posts to find it.
The custom date option lets you enter a start and end date. For example, if you remember posting a photo sometime in March 2023, you can set the filter to show only posts from that month. Facebook will then display only posts within that range.
Searching for a specific post by keyword
If you remember words or phrases from a post, use Facebook's search bar at the top of the page. Type your keyword, then look for a "Posts" filter in the results. Click it to see only posts containing that word or phrase.
You can also narrow the search to posts from a specific person. Type the person's name followed by your keyword — for example, "Sarah birthday" — to find posts mentioning Sarah or containing the word birthday. This works best if you remember at least part of what you wrote.
Finding posts you've hidden from your timeline
Posts you've hidden from your timeline don't disappear — they're just not visible to people browsing your profile. You can still see them yourself on your Posts tab. They appear in the same feed as your visible posts, so you won't need to look anywhere else.
If you want to unhide a post so others can see it again, click the three dots on that post and select "Show on Timeline". The post will then reappear on your profile for anyone with permission to see it.
What to do if you can't find a post
If a post isn't showing up on your Posts tab, it may have been deleted. When you delete a post, it's removed from Facebook entirely — it won't appear in your profile, your friends' feeds, or anywhere else. Deleted posts cannot be recovered.
Another reason a post might not appear is if its privacy setting is set to a group or person you're no longer connected with. For example, if you posted something visible only to a friend and then unfriended them, the post may not show up in your Posts tab. You can check a post's privacy setting by clicking the three dots on it and looking at the audience listed.
If you believe a post was removed by Facebook for violating community standards, you can request a review. Go to your activity log (accessible from your profile menu), find the post, and select "Request Review" if that option appears.
Using your activity log to see all your Facebook activity
Your activity log is a more detailed record than your Posts tab. It shows not just posts you've made, but also comments, likes, shares, and other actions. To access it, click your profile picture, then select "Settings and Privacy" and "Settings". Look for "Your Activity" in the left menu, then click "Activity Log".
The activity log is useful if you're looking for something you interacted with rather than something you created. You can filter by type — for example, "Posts" to see only posts you've made, or "Comments" to see only comments you've left. You can also filter by date range here, just as you can on your Posts tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find posts I made years ago?
Yes. Your Posts tab shows all posts you've ever made, going back to when you created your account. Use the date filter to narrow down to a specific year or month, or use the search bar if you remember any words from the post.
What's the difference between my Posts tab and my activity log?
Your Posts tab shows only posts you've created. Your activity log shows everything you've done on Facebook — posts, comments, likes, shares, and more. Use the Posts tab if you're looking for something you wrote; use the activity log if you're looking for any interaction you had.
If I hide a post from my timeline, can other people still see it?
No. When you hide a post from your timeline, it becomes invisible to everyone except you. You can still see it on your Posts tab, but your friends and other people won't see it on your profile. You can unhide it anytime by clicking the three dots and selecting "Show on Timeline".
Why is a post missing from my Posts tab?
The most common reasons are that you deleted it, or its privacy setting restricts who can see it. Check your activity log to see if the post still exists there. If it does, click the three dots and check the privacy setting. If it's not in your activity log at all, it was deleted.
Can I search for posts by other people on my profile?
No. Your Posts tab shows only posts you've made. To find posts by someone else, go to their profile and click their Posts tab. To find posts where someone tagged you, use the search bar and type their name along with a keyword.