How to Find Old Posts on Facebook

Whether you’re feeling nostalgic or need to reference something you posted years ago, Facebook makes it surprisingly difficult to find old posts. With thousands of posts over the years, your timeline becomes an overwhelming mess. But, there are several methods you can use to find old Facebook posts from your or others’ profiles which we will explain in this guide.

How to Find Old Posts on Facebook

Method 1: Using Facebook Search

Follow the steps mentioned below to find old posts on Facebook using Facebook search:

1. Search for Keywords

Follow the steps mentioned below to find old posts on Facebook by searching for keywords:

1. Open Facebook app
2. Tap on search bar at the top.
3. Type in a keyword related to the post you’re looking for (e.g. vacation, birthday party, etc.) and search.
4. Tap on Posts and then the filter icon in the top right corner.
5. Tap on Posts From and select You.
6. Tap on Show results.

2. Search by Date

To narrow it down further, you can search for posts within a specific date range.

1. Follow steps 1-5 above to perform a keyword search
2. Now, tap on Date Posted.
3. Select a year and tap on Show results.

3. Search Posts You’re Tagged In

You can also search for old posts you’re tagged in by following the steps mentioned above, making it easy to find posts about you specifically.

Method 2: Activity Log

Refer to the section below to find old posts on Facebook from the Activity log.

1. Finding Your Old Posts

Follow the steps mentioned below to find your old posts on Facebook:

1. Open Facebook and navigate to the Settings menu.
2. Go to Your activity section.
3. Tap on Activity log.
4. Select Your Facebook activity.
5. Scroll down and tap on Posts.
6. Select Your posts, photos, and videos.
   You’ll see all your photos posts chronologically (new to old).

Note: You can tap the filter icon in the top left corner and use date filters to narrow it down further.

2. Finding Posts You’re Tagged In

Follow the steps mentioned below to find old posts you’re tagged in on Facebook:

1. Follow steps 1-4 above to access your Activity Log.
2. Scroll down and tap on Activity you’re tagged in.
3. Select Photos and videos you’re tagged in.

Note: Tap the filter icon in the top left corner and use date filters to narrow it down further.

Method 3: Filtering Your Profile

If you’re looking for a specific type of post from a certain period, you may have some luck viewing profile timelines chronologically.

1. Open Facebook.
2. Tap on three lines in the top right corner and then on your profile.
3. Scroll down and tap on Filters.
4. Filter the timeline as you want and tap on Done.

Also Read: How to Find Old Instagram Posts

So, this is how you can find old posts on Facebook. If you have any queries or suggestions, do let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to TechCult for more such helpful guides.