Facebook displays ‘content isn’t available’ message when posts restricted or deleted
Facebook’s platform displays a message saying, “When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted,” signaling that a post cannot be viewed by the person attempting to access it.
The notice appears when content visibility changes or when the original poster removes material, and it can also appear for posts that were shared in private groups or to limited audiences. The message is Facebook’s way of informing users that the link or post exists but is currently inaccessible to them.
Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., provides tools that let users control who sees their posts, and those privacy controls can lead to messages like this for people outside the chosen audience. Content removal for policy violations or user deletion will also prevent access and prompt the same notice.
Users who encounter the message can try contacting the post owner, checking their own privacy settings, or verifying that a link is correct. If a post was removed for violating rules, it will remain unavailable to viewers.
Details on any specific post are limited. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
