A little time to bring a memory back.
Recently Deleted gives accidental deletion a recoverable window while keeping permanent removal a deliberate action.
Updated October 19, 2026
How long can I recover a deleted entry?
DiaryThreads keeps deleted entries and their currently active descendants in Recently Deleted for 30 elapsed days on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Local recovery is free. You can preview a group, restore it, or separately confirm permanent deletion. Content expires permanently after its retention window; private iCloud sync follows its existing Premium requirement.
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Retention
- 30 elapsed days from deletion
- Recovery
- Free local recovery
- Mobile entry point
- Home compose menu → Recently Deleted
- Mac entry point
- Recently Deleted in the sidebar
- Groups
- Deleted entry and its active descendants
- Permanent removal
- Explicit confirmation or retention expiry
See what you are restoring
Recently Deleted lists groups with their original dates, remaining days, and reply counts, ordered by deletion time. A read-only preview helps identify the right memory before restoring it.
Deleting a parent moves its currently active descendants with it. A reply group deleted earlier retains its original group and deadline.
Recover locally without a purchase
Restoring during the retention window is available to free users. Retained media remains protected for the recovery period.
Private iCloud transfer keeps its existing Premium gate. System backups, device availability, and the presence of media copies still matter when recovering across devices.
Understand the final boundary
Permanent deletion requires its own confirmation. When the 30-day window expires, the group becomes permanently deleted and is no longer recoverable through Recently Deleted.
This recovery feature is a local retention window, not a separate developer-hosted backup service. Prepare suitable backups or private iCloud sync for device replacement.
Questions about this topic
Do I need Premium to restore an entry?
No. Local restoration within 30 days is free. Private iCloud sync follows its separate Premium requirement.
What happens when I delete an entry with replies?
The entry and its currently active descendants move together. Reply groups deleted separately keep their own original deadline.
Can I restore after permanent deletion?
Recently Deleted cannot restore a group after explicit permanent deletion or the end of its 30-day retention window.