Facebook not working tonight comes down to one of four places: Meta’s servers, the Facebook app, your browser, or your connection and account settings. Start with the checks that take seconds, then move into the fixes for your device.
Use the steps in order so you do not waste time deleting apps when Facebook is down for everyone.
1. Check If Facebook Is Down Tonight
Rule out a wider outage before changing anything on your phone or computer. A Meta-side outage breaks Facebook across devices, and local fixes will not repair it.
- 1.Open Meta Status and review the affected Meta products.
- 2.Open the Facebook app, then open facebook.com in a browser.
- 3.Check recent reports from a reputable outage tracker, because Meta Status mainly covers business products and is not a complete consumer Facebook outage dashboard.
If reports are spiking and Facebook fails in both the app and browser, stop troubleshooting and try again later.
2. Reload Facebook On The Web
Open Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox. Reload facebook.com, then close the Facebook tab or window. Open a fresh tab and go to facebook.com again. Sign in and check whether your Feed, notifications, or profile loads.
If Facebook is not down, this website test separates a Facebook app problem from a broader account or connection problem. Now try a second browser. Open Facebook in Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox. If Facebook works in one browser and fails in another, fix the browser data in step 5.
On a phone, open m.facebook.com when the Facebook app will not load. It is the current mobile web fallback.
3. Restart The Facebook App On iPhone Or iPad
iPhone and iPad fixes are simple, but the order matters. iOS does not provide a current Facebook app cache button like Android does.
Open the App Switcher. Swipe right or left until you find Facebook. Swipe up on Facebook to close it. Open Facebook again from the Home Screen or App Library.
If Facebook still hangs, restart the device. Then update the app. Open the App Store. Tap the My Account button or your profile photo.
Go to App Updates. Tap Update next to Facebook, or tap Update All. When the app still will not open, reinstall it from the official App Store page.
Touch and hold Facebook. Tap Remove App. Tap Delete App. Tap Delete to confirm.
Reinstall Facebook from the App Store.
4. Repair The Facebook App On Android
Restart the phone. Press the Power button for about 30 seconds, or tap Restart when the prompt appears. Force stop Facebook. Go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Force stop.
Then open Facebook again. Clear cache. Go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Storage & cache or Storage. Then tap Clear cache.
Clear storage only when needed. Tap Clear storage or Clear data. This signs you out and removes local app data and settings.
Update Facebook. Open Google Play Store > profile icon > Manage apps & devices > Updates available. Then update Facebook. Update Android. Open Settings > System > Software updates.
Check the update status, then follow the on-screen instructions. Update schedules and labels vary by device, manufacturer, and mobile carrier.
Reinstall Facebook. Touch and hold Facebook. Tap Uninstall. Confirm with Uninstall.
Then reinstall it from Google Play. Android gives you stronger app repair tools. Start with restart and force stop, then clear cache if Facebook still freezes or will not load.
If the full Facebook app is too heavy for your phone or connection, install Facebook Lite from Google Play. Facebook Lite runs on Android phones and tablets and on compatible Chromebooks, there is no iPhone version, and it is designed for slow connections, including 2G conditions.
5. Clear Browser Data Or Try Private Browsing
Private browsing is the quickest browser test because it opens Facebook without the normal session data.
Chrome. Open More > New Incognito window, or press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS. On Mac, press Command + Shift + N. Edge. Open Settings and more > New InPrivate window, or press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows or Linux.
On Mac, press Command + Shift + N. Go to facebook.com. If Facebook works there, clear cookies and cache in your regular browser window.
Chrome. Open More > Delete browsing data. Choose a Time range. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Then click Delete data.
Edge. Open Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Choose what to clear. Choose a Time range. Select cookies and cached files. Then click Clear now.
Firefox. Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data. Select Temporary cached files and pages and/or Cookies and site data. Then click Clear.
Safari on Mac. Open Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Select Facebook entries. Then click Remove.
Safari on iPhone. Open Safari. Tap More. Then tap Bookmarks. If your Tabs layout is Bottom or Top, tap Show Bookmarks instead.
Tap History. Tap More. Tap Clear. Choose a timeframe below Clear Timeframe.
Then tap Clear History. Safari on iPad. Open Safari. Tap Show Sidebar.
Then tap History. Tap More. Tap Clear. Choose a timeframe below Clear Timeframe.
Then tap Clear History. Update the browser after clearing data. Chrome updates from More > Help > About Google Chrome. Firefox updates from Menu > Help > About Firefox.
Mobile browser updates come through the App Store or Google Play.
6. Fix The Connection Blocking Facebook
Facebook can fail on one connection type while still working on another. When Facebook works on Wi-Fi but fails on cellular, open Settings > Cellular on iPhone. Turn Cellular Data on. Then scroll to the app list and make sure Facebook is allowed to use cellular data.
When Facebook fails on Wi-Fi, open Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn Wi-Fi on. Join a working network. Then open Settings > Airplane Mode and turn Airplane Mode off.
For persistent iPhone network problems affecting Facebook and other apps, reset network settings. Open Settings > General. Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone. Tap Reset.
Tap Reset Network Settings. This removes saved Wi-Fi networks, VPN settings, and related network settings.
On Android, resync date and time when Facebook has login, certificate, or session errors. Open Settings > System > Date & Time. Turn off Automatic Time Zone and Automatic Date & Time. Change the date or time to something incorrect.
Turn Automatic Time Zone and Automatic Date & Time back on.
7. Unlock Account Or Device Restrictions
Login problem. Go to facebook.com/login/identify from a device or browser you have used with Facebook before. Enter your email address or mobile number. Then follow the prompts.
Hacked account. Go to facebook.com/hacked from a device you normally use for Facebook. Then follow the recovery steps.
Posting or messaging restriction. Open Facebook > Menu > Help & support > Support inbox. Then review Account Status for restrictions, strikes, recommendations status, or monetization restrictions.
Screen Time block on iPhone or iPad. Open Settings > Screen Time > App Limits. Swipe left on the Facebook or Social Networking limit. Then tap Delete.
For install or delete blocks, open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases. Family Link block on Android or ChromeOS. On the parent device, open Family Link. Select the child.
Open Controls or app controls. Then allow Facebook or adjust the app limit.
Sometimes Facebook loads, but the account cannot sign in, post, comment, message, or use certain features. Treat that as an account or restriction problem, not an app crash.
Work and school devices can block Facebook through browser or device policies. Use a personal device and network, or ask the admin to remove the Facebook URL block.
8. Report The Bug And Skip Outdated Fixes
If Facebook opens but one feature keeps breaking, send Meta a bug report from the spot where it happened. Go back to the broken screen in the Facebook app. Shake your phone. Tap Report problem.
Choose whether to include details. Describe what happened. Submit the report. You can also use Menu > Help & support > Report a problem.
Skip outdated fixes that still show up in old search results. Do not use Facebook Lite for iPhone, 0.facebook.com, iPhone app cache clearing from iOS Settings, or third-party APK downloads. Use the standard Facebook app, m.facebook.com, Android Facebook Lite from Google Play, and official App Store, Google Play, or Facebook install pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Facebook not working tonight but the website opens?
That points to the Facebook app, not a full Facebook outage. Close and reopen the app, restart the device, update Facebook, then reinstall it from the official app store if needed.
Why does Facebook work in Incognito or InPrivate but not my normal browser?
Your normal browser session has bad cookies, cached files, or session data. Clear Facebook cookies and cached files, then update the browser.
Will deleting Facebook delete my account?
No. Deleting the app removes the local app from the device. Your Facebook account data stays on Facebook’s servers, and you can reinstall the app and sign in again.
Can I clear Facebook cache on iPhone?
No current supported iOS setting clears Facebook app cache like Android. Close and reopen Facebook, restart the device, update the app, or delete and reinstall it.
What should I use if the Facebook app is too slow on Android?
Install Facebook Lite from Google Play. It is the official lighter Android app and is designed for slow networks, including 2G conditions.
