How to Fix It When Facebook Dating Is Not Working

Some issues users report after activating Facebook Dating include the following:

• Facebook Dating isn’t showing up in the Facebook app.
• The Facebook app keeps crashing.
• Photos and other features don’t show up in the app.
• Facebook Dating won’t load.
• Facebook Dating notifications don’t appear on the home screen.

Fortunately, there are plenty of fixes you can try and they’re all relatively easy.

Reasons Why Facebook Dating Isn’t Showing Up or Working the Way It Should

If you’re having trouble with Facebook Dating, it’s probably due to one of the following reasons:

• The Facebook app needs to be updated.
• Facebook Dating is down for everyone.
• You have notifications blocked.
• There are problems with your internet connection.
• Your device’s data cache is corrupted.

Depending on the source of the problem, you might just have to wait for Facebook’s team to fix it, but there are a few things you can try in the meantime.

How to Fix it When Facebook Dating Is Not Working

Walk through these steps in the order they’re listed and test whether Facebook Dating works after each one:

1. Close the Facebook app. Shutting down the app on iPhone [How to Close iPhone Apps] or Android [How to Close Android Apps] can fix minor bugs that cause features to go missing.

2. Check to see if Facebook is down. If other users are reporting problems with Facebook, then there’s likely nothing you can do except wait until it’s working again.

3. Update the Facebook app. If Facebook Dating isn’t showing up, you probably need to update the Facebook app to the most recent version.

4. Restart your device. Restarting can fix lots of problems and it only takes a minute or two. This works for iPhone [How to Restart an iPhone] and Android [How to Restart Android].

5. Enable Facebook app notifications. If notifications are turned off for Facebook, it might seem like the Dating feature is broken when, really, you just need to turn on alerts.

6. Clear your device’s cache. The cache stores data to help apps run faster, but it can sometimes get corrupted and cause apps to stop working properly. Clearing the cache on your iPhone [Clear Your iPhone Cache] or Android [Clear Your Android Cache] can resolve any conflicts.

7. Delete and reinstall the Facebook app. You’ll need to sign in again, but this should fix Facebook Dating if it’s outdated or has unique cache issues.

8. Check your internet connection. If you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network and having problems with other apps, you might need to troubleshoot your wireless connection. We also have some tips for when mobile data isn’t working.

9. Report the problem to Facebook. If you still can’t access Facebook Dating, and no one else seems to be having issues with the service, it’s time to reach out to Facebook’s support team.

Also read: Facebook Dating App: Your Guide to Finding True Love on Facebook in 2025 ❣️✅

FAQ

• How do I delete Facebook Dating?

  To delete your Facebook Dating profile, open Facebook Dating and select Settings > General > Delete Profile. Choose a reason for deleting it or tap Skip. Tap Next to finalize your Facebook Dating profile deletion.

• How do I activate Facebook Dating?

  In the Facebook app, tap Menu (three lines) > Dating > Get started and follow the prompts. Share your location and choose a photo. Facebook will generate your dating profile using information from your Facebook account. You must have a current Facebook account and be 18 or older.

• How can I tell if someone is on Facebook Dating?

  A Facebook Dating profile is only visible to others with Facebook Dating profiles. And, even if you create a Facebook Dating profile, there’s no guarantee you’ll find someone specific, as the app matches people based on interests.