You open Facebook and see a post with 50 comments. But when you try to read them, only 8 show up. Where did the rest go? This is a common problem that frustrates millions of users every day.
The good news is that there are clear reasons why this happens. And there are simple fixes you can try right now. Let's walk through everything you need to know.
6 Reasons Why Facebook Comments Are Not Showing
1. The Most Relevant Filter Is Hiding Comments
Facebook uses an algorithm to decide which comments you see first. The default setting is called Most Relevant. This filter shows comments from friends and popular replies at the top. It hides comments from strangers and posts with low engagement.
A post might say it has 50 comments. But the Most Relevant filter might only show you 8 of them. The rest are hidden unless you change your settings.
2. Privacy Settings and Blocking
If someone posts with a friends-only privacy setting, you cannot see comments from people outside their friend list. This is normal behavior based on how Facebook handles privacy.
Blocking also plays a role. If you blocked someone, or if someone blocked you, their comments will be invisible to you. You will not even know the comments exist.
3. Comments Were Deleted or Hidden
The person who made the original post can delete any comment. Page admins can also remove comments from their pages. When a comment is deleted, it disappears completely.
Facebook also lets people hide comments. Hidden comments are still visible to the person who wrote them. But most other users cannot see them.
4. Facebook AI Spam Filters
Facebook updated its AI moderation system in 2024. The new system is more aggressive at catching spam. But it also catches some legitimate comments by mistake.
Comments that contain multiple links, repetitive text, or certain phrases might get filtered automatically. The person who wrote the comment might not even know it was hidden.
5. Mobile App Loading Issues
The Facebook mobile app loads comments in batches. It does not show all comments at once. You need to tap View more comments several times to load everything.
Sometimes the app stops loading new comments. This can happen if your connection is slow or if the app runs into a glitch.
6. Technical Problems and Glitches
Sometimes comments do not show because of technical issues. App crashes, outdated software, corrupted cache, poor internet connection, or Facebook outages can all prevent comments from loading properly.
How to Fix Facebook Comments Not Showing
Here are the steps to try, in order from simplest to most thorough:
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
- Refresh the page. On mobile, pull down to refresh. On desktop, press F5 or click the refresh button.
- Switch your internet connection. Try turning off WiFi and using mobile data, or vice versa.
- Force close the Facebook app and reopen it. Swipe up on the app to close it completely.
- Clear your cache. Go to your phone settings, find the Facebook app, and clear its cache data.
- Update the Facebook app. Go to the App Store or Google Play and check for updates.
- Log out of Facebook completely. Wait one minute, then log back in.
- Restart your phone or computer.
- Reinstall the Facebook app. Delete it and download it again from your app store.
Quick Solutions Table
Here is a summary of all the fixes:
- Step 1: Refresh the page (pull down on mobile or F5 on desktop)
- Step 2: Switch between WiFi and mobile data
- Step 3: Force close and reopen the Facebook app
- Step 4: Clear cache in Android or iOS settings
- Step 5: Update the app via App Store or Google Play
- Step 6: Log out completely, wait one minute, log back in
- Step 7: Restart your device
- Step 8: Reinstall Facebook as a last resort
Other Quick Fixes to Try
Change the Comment Filter
Look for a dropdown menu near the comments that shows Most Relevant. Click on it and switch to All Comments or Newest. This will show comments that were hidden by the filter.
Check if You Are Blocked
Log out of your account and try viewing the post. If you can suddenly see more comments, someone may have blocked you. You can also ask a friend to check the post for you.
Review Your Block List
Go to Settings, then Privacy, then Blocking. Check if you accidentally blocked someone whose comments you want to see.
Check Filtered Comments (For Page Admins)
If you manage a Facebook page, check the filtered comments section. Facebook might have hidden legitimate comments that you need to approve manually.
Check for Facebook Outages
Visit DownDetector to see if Facebook is having platform-wide problems. If there is an outage, you will need to wait until Facebook fixes it.
Conclusion
Missing comments on Facebook usually happen because of the Most Relevant filter, privacy settings, or technical glitches. The fix is often as simple as changing your comment filter or refreshing the page.
If the basic fixes do not work, try clearing your cache or reinstalling the app. And if nothing helps, check DownDetector to see if Facebook itself is having problems.
Now you know exactly why comments disappear and how to bring them back. Try these solutions the next time you cannot see all the comments on a Facebook post.
