App not found in App Library for unhiding

I want to unhide an app, everyone says i should be able to find it in the app library under hidden apps, but it’s not there. Is there anywhere else to do it?

iPhone 13, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 2, 2026 1:03 AM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2026 5:46 AM

Maybe you deleted it entirely?


Make sure you haven't misplaced it. Swipe down on the home screen and enter the app name in the search field.


Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - https://support.apple.com/HT211345


Is it an app you may have deleted? Read this document:

Delete [and restore] built-in Apple apps on your [iOS] device or Apple Watch - including a list of which ones can be deleted.

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT208094


Some apps cannot be deleted but may be missing if disabled with parental controls or ScreenTime as in this topic: https://discussions.apple.com/message/33168221#message33168221

However, in some countries you can delete more apps than in others —> Delete certain built-in apps from your iPhone or iPad in certain countries or regions = https://support.apple.com/121327


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT201304


ScreenTime - https://support.apple.com/HT208982

Settings > Screentime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Purchases



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Mar 2, 2026 5:46 AM in response to JulieLund

Maybe you deleted it entirely?


Make sure you haven't misplaced it. Swipe down on the home screen and enter the app name in the search field.


Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - https://support.apple.com/HT211345


Is it an app you may have deleted? Read this document:

Delete [and restore] built-in Apple apps on your [iOS] device or Apple Watch - including a list of which ones can be deleted.

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT208094


Some apps cannot be deleted but may be missing if disabled with parental controls or ScreenTime as in this topic: https://discussions.apple.com/message/33168221#message33168221

However, in some countries you can delete more apps than in others —> Delete certain built-in apps from your iPhone or iPad in certain countries or regions = https://support.apple.com/121327


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT201304


ScreenTime - https://support.apple.com/HT208982

Settings > Screentime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Purchases



App not found in App Library for unhiding

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