It’s hard to find old posts on Facebook. There are two ways to search for them: by date and by keyword. The first way is the easiest but you’ll have to scroll through a lot of posts if your keywords are too specific, so it can take a while. The second way is more difficult because you have to know what words people usually use in their posts, but it will provide better results with less scrolling than using dates.
When you want to find a specific post, person or photo on your social media site of choice, there are plenty of options. To the right side of the search field at top-center is an icon that allows you to select different categories: posts, people and photos for instance. When I wanted to dig up my favorite cat video from a few weeks ago with no luck in finding it among all those funny dog videos out there (can’t get enough), I decided instead to do some quick research using these icons – once selected they will pull up related results near bottom center which then allow me easy access!
Other questions related to searching Facebook posts
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How do you search for old posts on Facebook?
Searching for old posts on Facebook is easy to do if you know how. I’ll tell you a little secret in case that wasn’t clear, it’s when your profile page opens and go down below the search bar where all of the buttons are (to get notifications, contact friends etc). There should be an option called “View Activity Log” which will show what has been posted by others or yourself. You can then click “Posts from Others” to see things like comments left under one of your photos as well as other people’s posts about topics important to them that may interest you too!
How do you find a post on someone’s Facebook page?
According to our friends at the social media giant, they recommend following these steps: Enter your search keyword into the Search Typeahead bar at the top of their site and select from one of two options for refining results – either “Search” or “See more.”
How do I see all posts on my Facebook timeline?
Scroll down, click “recent” and then select the year you want to view. From there, choose a specific month from the menu of options at the top.
How do I search friends posts on Facebook?
Type anything in the search box and hit Enter. Now, 11 different categories pop up with advanced searches right at your fingertips: Posts – Look for posts made by your friends or ones mentioning you!
How do you search someone else’s timeline on Facebook?
You can search someone else’s timeline on Facebook by opening the user you’re looking for. After scrolling down a little but not too far, there will be an option to search that person’s posts from their own perspective and click “Find Friends.”
Why can’t I see all posts on my Facebook timeline?
Don’t worry! You have plenty of options to rectify the problem. First, make sure you’re using the most updated version of the app or browser. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your computer or phone and then reinstalling it if applicable. Try logging into Facebook again after these methods have been exhausted; we know they’ll fix everything for you in no time flat!
Why am I only seeing a few posts on my Facebook page?
You can’t see your Facebook friends statuses because of an algorithm. This algorithm only shows you posts from people if the two have interacted a lot, and this might happen less often with newer friendships or when someone is going through tough times.
Why can’t I see posts on my Facebook page?
1) Restart your computer or phone;
2) Uninstall and reinstall the app, if you’re using a phone.
How do I unhide birthday posts on Facebook Timeline?
The Activity Log is a clever place to find hidden posts on Facebook. You can unhide these posts by navigating through the years on the right hand side of your profile and selecting “Posts you’ve hidden” from the left sidebar menu, which will be in chronological order with up/down arrows or down arrow for hiding them again if they’re no longer wanted.
How do I see posts hidden from friends on Facebook timeline?
Type in “Posts from [your friend’s name].” This includes different messages and comments your friends have posted, even if they’ve been hidden. Click a search result to see it for yourself!
How do I see hidden posts on my timeline?
1) Open a web browser and go to facebook.com
2) Scroll through the pages until you find “Activity Log” or click this link https://www.facebook.com/help/?page=1363&refid=38#!/activity_logs (for desktop) – it will take you straight there! On that page scroll down till you see Hidden from Timeline tab, then just select what post or type of content is covering up your desired view by clicking it with no symbol (-the button shaped like circle with line).
How do you find hidden posts on Facebook Mobile?
Maybe it’s time for the “good ol’ days” of hiding your private stuff in a shoe box and burying them deep under that bed. Well, except with social media now! Luckily all we have to do is follow these easy steps: 1) go into your profile page 2) select the three-dotted icon beneath your cover photo 3) pick Activity Log from list 4)”filter” by Hidden 5 )scroll until you see Hidden From Timeline
