Facebook Not Loading or Not Working: Fixes
Short answer: If Facebook pages, posts or menus won't load, refresh, update the app and clear your browser cache.
TL;DR: quick fix
- On a computer: refresh the page, then close and reopen it.
- Clear your browser cache, or try a different browser.
- On a phone: update the Facebook app and make sure you're on reliable Wi-Fi or data.
Is Facebook down?
Before you change settings, check Meta Status. If there's an outage, wait it out.
How to fix it: step by step
- On a computer: refresh the page, then close and reopen it.
- Clear your browser cache, or try a different browser.
- On a phone: update the Facebook app and make sure you're on reliable Wi-Fi or data.
- Close the app and reopen it.
- Restart your device.
FAQ
Can I use Facebook if the app is broken?
Yes. You can use facebook.com in a browser and facebook.com/messages for chat.
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- How to Get Facebook Recovery Codes (Before You Need Them)
- Facebook App Won't Download or Update: Fix
Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Meta Help Center. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.
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