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Do you use Facebook? If so, chances are you’ve heard about Facebook Marketplace. Your unwanted items can be sold on Facebook Marketplace if you already have a Facebook account. Both buyers and sellers must have a Facebook account so that you can do your due diligence on them.
However, compared to some of the alternatives, the platform has this clear advantage. There are no fees for listing your items. But in recent days, many users have reported that Facebook Marketplace is not working on their devices. So we are here to walk you through some solutions to fix the Facebook Marketplace problem.
How To Fix Facebook Marketplace Not Working
If you’re a potential buyer or seller on Facebook Marketplace and find that this feature isn’t working on your device, you can rely on the solutions below to resolve this issue. So let’s take a look at those solutions:
Fix 1: Rerun The App
To get started with the other solutions, we recommend trying to restart the app initially as this will give your Facebook app a fresh start to run properly.
This will also break the working state of your Facebook app and you may not need to do any other repairs as in most cases a simple restart will help users fix this type of error. So relaunch the Facebook app and see if it helps.
Fix 2: Clear Cache Data
If restarting the app doesn’t fix the Marketplace not working issue, try clearing your Facebook app’s cache files.
Over time, our system has stored some outdated copies (cache) of the pages we visited in an application; so that we don’t have to wait long the next time we visit the same page.
But when these caches get corrupted, different kinds of problems occur. So try these steps to clear the cache files:
- Initially, tap on the Facebook app and select App info.
- Now select the Clear data option.
- After that, hit the Clear Cache button to delete the cache files.
There is. Now you need to run the Facebook app again and check if you can now access the Marketplace or not.
Fix 3: Re-Login To Facebook
Logging back into your Facebook account is another good option that you can try to resolve any type of error. Also, there is a possibility that the Facebook app is not having any problem, and it is your account that is causing this problem. Therefore, you can sign out of your account and try to sign in again. Then check if the issue is resolved or not.
Fix 4: Make Sure You Are Using An Updated App
Have you checked whether your Facebook app is up to date or not? Well, there might be a chance that the Facebook app you are using has pending updates, which is why you find that Marketplace is not working for you.
So open your PlayStore or App Store and check if the Facebook app has any new achievements or important updates. If yes, then install it on your device and check if it helps.
Fix 5: Try Changing Region/Language
There are chances that you have traveled to a different place and failed to update it on Marketplace, then this type of error is common. To fix it, all you need to do is follow these steps and change the region and language of your Facebook Marketplace:
- In the upper right corner of your Facebook profile, click the button with three vertical lines.
- Select Settings and privacy and then go to Settings.
- Select Language & Region in the left column.
- Select the desired language. Your region settings are automatically corrected when you change the language.
- Then click Save Changes.
That is. Now launch the Facebook app and check if your Marketplace not working issue is resolved or not.
Fix 6: Update Your System OS
This type of error sometimes occurs due to an older version of the system operating system. Yes, you heard right! There have been several reported cases where we have seen users claiming that the Marketplace is not working or has stopped working. The problem is automatically resolved when they update the operating system of their system. Therefore, we also recommend that you try updating your device’s operating system (if available) and check if it helps.
Fix 7: Check Your Internet Connection
A good internet connection is necessary when it comes to using social media apps like Facebook or Instagram. Therefore, it is advisable to check your Internet connection.
However, to check your connection speed, you can use the Speedtest.net website and run a speed test. In the meantime, in case your device fails that test, dude, at first you need to fix that problem, the rest will be solved automatically.
Fix 8: Reinstall The App
Still no luck? If even after applying all the fixes mentioned above in this guide, you still find that Facebook Marketplace is not working for you, then there is a chance that some of your app files are corrupted or damaged and need to be fixed.
So to fix them, reinstalling the Facebook app is the last option. Therefore, we recommend that you first remove the Facebook app from your device and reinstall it via the PlayStore or App Store. After reinstalling the app, run it and check if the issue is resolved or not.
Fix 9: Contact The Support Team
We are sorry if none of our mentioned troubleshooting methods worked for you. However, you have another option to fix this annoying error. You can simply contact the official Facebook Marketplace support team and ask them about this issue. In any case, they will definitely be able to help you get rid of this situation.
How Do I Search For Something On Facebook Marketplace?
Searching for something in your Facebook Marketplace is not a problem; You can do it simply by going to your profile. However, you can view your profile photo by tapping on it in the top left corner of Facebook. Select Market. You can find Marketplace by tapping Show more if you don’t see it. A Search Marketplace button appears in the upper left corner of the Facebook screen.
What Happened To Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace may also disappear from the Facebook site or apps if you travel to a country that doesn’t support it. In addition, your access to the Marketplace may be revoked if you violate Facebook’s Commerce Policies or Community Standards.
Conclusion
When it comes to local sales, Facebook Marketplace is a more secure and convenient platform to use. But this type of error seems very annoying as no seller or buyer wants it. However, now you know how to fix it if the Facebook marketplace is not working.
So, that’s all from us. We hope you find it useful. But if you need more information about Facebook Marketplace, please comment below and let us know.
