If you are a Facebook user, you might have experienced the frustration of accidentally deleting a comment that you wanted to keep. Maybe you wrote a witty reply to a friend’s post, shared a link to an interesting article, or expressed your opinion on a controversial topic. Whatever the reason, deleting a comment can make you feel like you lost something valuable.
But don’t worry. There is a way to recover deleted Facebook comments if you act fast. In this blog post, we will show you how to see and restore your deleted comments on Facebook.
Recovering Deleted Facebook Comments
Method 1: Undo the deletion
The easiest and quickest way to recover a deleted comment is to undo the deletion right after it happens. Facebook gives you a few seconds to change your mind and restore your comment before it disappears forever.
When you delete a comment on Facebook, a pop-up message will appear on the bottom of the screen asking you if you want to undo the action. You must tap or click on the “Undo” button within five seconds; otherwise, it will vanish, and your comment will disappear.
This method only works if you notice your mistake immediately and act fast. If you wait too long or navigate away from the page, you won’t be able to use this option.
Method 2: Download your information
If you missed the chance to undo the deletion, or if you want to recover a comment that you deleted a long time ago, there is another way to see your deleted comments on Facebook. You can download your information from Facebook’s servers and look for your comments in an archive file.
Facebook keeps a record of all your activity on the platform, including your comments and reactions. You can request a copy of this information and download it to your device. Here are the steps to do that:
- Open your web browser and log into your Facebook account. Or, if you are using your mobile phone, you can open the Facebook mobile app.
- On the top right corner, you will see three horizontal lines that should open a drop-down menu. Tap or click on “Settings & Privacy” and then on “Settings” to access the general settings.
- Look for “Your Facebook Information” and tap or click on it.
- Tap or click on “Download Your Information” to get a copy of the information you put on Facebook.
- From there, you can choose to get only your comments by clicking “Deselect All” and only selecting “Comments”. You can also select a date range when the deleted comments are still available in your account.
- Tap or click on “Create File” to request a download of your comments. This may take some time, depending on how much information you have.
- Once the file is ready, you will get a notification from Facebook. Tap or click “Available Copies” and then “Download” to get the file on your device.
- Open the file and look for the folder named “posts”. Inside it, you will find all the posts you have shared or commented on on Facebook. You can search for the comment that you deleted using keywords or dates.
Note that this method will only let you see your deleted comments, not restore them to Facebook. If you want to repost your comment, you will have to copy and paste it manually.
What is the difference between hiding and deleting comments on Facebook?
You might wonder what is the difference between hiding and deleting comments on Facebook, and which one is better for managing negative or unwanted comments on your posts.
Hiding a comment means that it will only be visible to the person who wrote it and their friends. Deleting a comment means that it will be permanently removed from the post.
Hiding a comment can be useful if you want to avoid potential backlash from the commenter or their friends, as they will not know that you hid their comment. However, hiding a comment does not remove it completely from Facebook’s system, and it might still be seen by some users who have access to it.
Deleting a comment can be useful if you want to get rid of harmful or offensive content from your post entirely. However, deleting a comment can also trigger negative reactions from the commenter or their friends, as they will notice that their comment is gone and might accuse you of censorship or violating their free speech.
There is no definitive answer to which option is better, as it depends on the context and the type of comment that you want to deal with. You should consider each option’s pros and cons and decide which suits your situation best.
When to delete a Facebook comment?
Here are some possible reasons why you might want to delete a comment on Facebook:
- Your comment received negative responses, and you don’t want to keep getting trolled about it.
- You face legal consequences if you don’t delete the comment.
- People misunderstood your comment, and you want to clarify it.
- You no longer want to associate with a given post or topic.
- You commented by mistake or regret what you said.
- Someone is hurt by your comment and asked you to remove it.
If you decide to delete a comment, you should be prepared to deal with the possible consequences, such as angry reactions, unfriendly messages, or loss of trust. You might also want to explain why you deleted the comment, or apologize if you offended someone.
Is there a way to recover other people’s deleted comments?
Unfortunately, there is no way to recover other people’s deleted comments on Facebook. A deleted comment is not recoverable by anyone except the person who wrote it or the person who owns the post.