Desktop keeps disappearing from sidebar

Recently I have found the desktop icon keeps disappearing from my Finder sidebar. I can get it back by going to Finder/Settings/Sidebar and re-selecting it, but a few days later it's gone again. How can I make it stay there permanently?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Oct 6, 2025 4:38 PM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2025 5:35 PM

Go to Finder > Settings > Sidebar tab and make sure that Desktop is checked.



If it keeps disappearing, then perhaps some third-party Cleaning, Protecting, AV App is messing with your settings.


EtreCheckPro is an excellent tool for checking up on and finding various problems.

Download and run the free version of EtreCheckPro, from > https://etrecheck.com/en/index.html

Then post back here with your Report, as per > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community

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Oct 6, 2025 5:35 PM in response to brianbron

Go to Finder > Settings > Sidebar tab and make sure that Desktop is checked.



If it keeps disappearing, then perhaps some third-party Cleaning, Protecting, AV App is messing with your settings.


EtreCheckPro is an excellent tool for checking up on and finding various problems.

Download and run the free version of EtreCheckPro, from > https://etrecheck.com/en/index.html

Then post back here with your Report, as per > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community

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