Facebook Reels Not Showing? Here’s The Fix
Since Facebook rebranded to Meta, the company has implemented many new features that create a more fun and engaging environment on their leading platform, Facebook.
One of these features are Facebook Reels, which were already available on Instagram, so most users are already familiarized with it.
But imagine that you try to open Reels on your phone, but the feature’s performance is not quite right.
In this case, we need to find a way to make Reels work again. Luckily, we know how to do it.
Keep reading this post on our website to learn more about:
- Why are Facebook Reels not showing?;
- How to make Reels work again;
- Things you must know about Facebook Reels.
What Are Reels on Facebook?
Reels are creative Facebook videos that users can create and upload to the app.
Along with video Reels, Facebook introduced many creative tools so you can make the best Reel you can.
Likewise, it is possible to scroll down through your feed and save a video Reel you like on your account.
The problem appears when you press on the feature where Reels are supposed to appear, but no data is showing. In this case, you must do the following.
Why Are Facebook Reels Not Showing & How to Fix It
There are plenty of reasons that can lead to Facebook not working as it should.
If you have problems using the Reels option, then we need to search for the root cause of the problem and fix it once and for all.
Therefore, try one of the following fixes to get Reels working on the Facebook app back again.
1. Check Your Internet Connection
First and foremost, checking your Internet connection is the most important thing that you must do.
Facebook Reels and other Facebook features won’t work as they should if your Internet connection is not processing the data correctly.
Hence, we recommend you enable your mobile data on your phone and check if the app works again.
2. Update the Facebook App
Perhaps the Facebook app you have downloaded is outdated, and as a consequence, Facebook Reels are not working.
In this case, do the following:
- If you have an Android device, go to the Google Play Store, search for the Facebook App, and update it;
- On the other hand, iOS users need to go to the Apple App Store and look for the latest version of the Facebook app.
Apps need to be updated if you want them to work, so update them, log in to your account, and check if the problem with Reels got solved.
3. Uninstall and Install the Facebook App
If updating the apps didn’t do the trick, then you might as well entirely delete the Facebook app and download it back again.
Worry not - you will be able to log into your account from your phone without problems. Your settings will be saved even if the app was deleted.
Thus, uninstall it, install it back, and check if that did the trick.
4. Clear Facebook’s Cache
Most apps, including Facebook, accumulate junk files that slow down your phone.
Consequently, Facebook Reels might now load if the junk files are interfering with its functioning.
- Regardless of if you own an iPhone or an Android, open the Settings App on your phone’s home screen;
- There, look for Facebook. Find the Facebook application and tap on it;
- A menu with options will appear. Here, you need to tap on “Clear Cache.”
Clear the cache, and then log back in to check if you can use Reels again.
5. Check The Facebook Reels Option Settings
There’s the chance that Facebook Reels are not correctly appearing on your profile because you removed them.
If you remove Facebook Reels, they won’t appear on your feed.
So, go to your Reels settings, and make sure that the “Hide Reels” option isn’t toggled on.
6. Check If There’s a Problem with Your Device
Have you ever considered that your device’s hardware might be failing?
If you can indeed check Reels on other devices, such as another phone or a computer, then the problem might as well be your smartphone.
In case you identify your phone as the main source of the Reels problems, you might need to take it to a specialized technical service.
Bonus: Contact Facebook Support
This last bonus fix consists of contacting Facebook Support.
In case you have tried all the aforementioned solutions, but none of them worked, then this is your last resort option.
Explain your case to them, and they should help you right away.
Either way, we are confident that one of the previously mentioned fixes will be more than enough so you can send Reels to your friends back again in no time.
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FAQ
In Which Countries is Reels Available?
Facebook launched Reels globally, meaning that users can use Reels all across the world. You can check all the countries and locations by clicking here.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter at Hypegrowth. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.