Facebook shows content unavailable when privacy settings or deletion restrict access
Facebook displays a standard message when a post is not accessible to a viewer, saying the content is usually unavailable because the owner shared it with a small group, changed who can see it or deleted it.
The notice appears within Facebook’s platform, which is operated by Meta Platforms Inc., and signals that the post exists or existed but is not visible to the person trying to view it. Social networks give account holders controls over who can see their posts, and users commonly limit audiences to friends, specific lists or private groups.
The message has practical implications for users and journalists. For individuals, it can indicate a deliberate privacy setting or a choice to remove material. For reporters, researchers and others who rely on public social posts, such notices can complicate verification of accounts and claims when original content is restricted or removed.
Because the source message provides limited detail about any specific post, we will provide more information as it becomes available.
