1. Use Facebook’s built-in function
Facebook has a search function that makes it easy to find old posts. Just type in a keyword that’s related to the post you’re looking for in the search bar on the top of the page. Use filters such as “Posts from only me”, “Posts from friends”, “Post date” to narrow down your search. You can also search by using hashtags, location, and people tags.
2. Scroll through your timeline
The easiest way to find your old posts on Facebook is to simply scroll down through your timeline. You can drag the cursor of your mouse and navigate to the farthest limit of your timeline. Scroll down and keep moving upwards until you reach the post that you are looking for.
3. Use Facebook’s Activity Log
You can also use Facebook’s Activity Log to find old posts. This log is a list of all your activity on Facebook, including posts that you’ve shared, liked, and commented on. To access the Activity Log, click on the top-right corner of Facebook, and then click on “Activity Log.” From there, you can filter your activity by date and post type.
4. Check your email
If you’re someone who still receives emails from Facebook alerts, you can head on to your email account and search for emails from Facebook. This works best if you know when the post was shared and if you remember the email subject line.
5. Use third-party apps
There are a number of third-party apps that are available to users who are looking to find old posts on Facebook. Applications like Timehop and On This Day are perfect to revisit your old memories and they deliver a recap of your old posts along with your past photos that you shared.
In conclusion, finding old Facebook posts can be a challenging task, but it doesn’t have to be if you explore the available options and use these tips, which can be helpful in finding those precious memories that you’d like to revisit. It is advisable to keep a log, or take a screenshot of your memories, to easily access and view them whenever you want. Enjoy having a walk down memory lane, and relish in the heartfelt memories of all your Facebook past post.