Summary

Oops!

Hit the delete button on a Facebook post by mistake?

Can You Recover Deleted Facebook Posts?

Facebook and other social media apps in an app folder.

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Instead, it is sent to the recycle bin, where it stays for 30 days.

Tap your profile picture or name at the top of the screen.

Tap on three horizontal dots and select “Archive” from the menu that appears.

Archive option on Facebook.

Tap “Restore” again to confirm your selection.

Your chosen post will be back on your profile.

First, open a internet tool, navigate toFacebook.com, and access with your credentials.

Restore button on Facebook.

Then, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and choose your profile from the menu that appears.

poke the three horizontal dots and select “Archive” from the menu.

tap the “Restore” button.

Restore option on Facebook.

Click “Restore” again in the confirmation pop-up that appears.

It’s quite common to accidentally delete a post on Facebook.

Luckily, the platform doesn’t delete things immediately.

Archive option on Facebook.

Recycle Bin Option on Facebook.

Restore button on Facebook.

Restore again on Facebook.