The problem of images not loading on Facebook can be fixed in several ways. In this guide, we’ll explain the possible reasons for this problem and how you can fix it.
Why Pictures on Facebook Are Not Loading?
There are several reasons why images do not load on Facebook. The following are some of the main reasons:
Poor internet connection: If the internet connection you are connected to is unstable or slow, the Facebook images may not load. Server issues: If there are problems with the Facebook servers, you will see this type of error. The servers store the images and everything related to Facebook. If there are problems with the servers, the data transfer cannot take place. Corrupted cache: every app on your phone or web browser stores a cache on your devices. If the cache is corrupted, it can cause web pages to stop working and images on Facebook not to load properly. Outdated app or browser: If the Facebook app or web browser you use Facebook with is not up to date, this issue can occur if they contain bugs. Ad blockers and extensions: The use of ad blockers and web browser extensions has become very common. Although they are installed to perform various functions, sometimes they interfere with the websites and break them. Privacy settings: The privacy settings you have chosen might prevent certain types of images from being uploaded to Facebook.
Let us see how to fix the problem and get Facebook back to normal.
Fixes for Facebook Pictures Not Loading
Check Your Internet Connection
If you have a slow or bad internet connection, the images will not load. You need to check if the internet is working smoothly. You can use speed test apps or websites to check if the internet speed is normal or not. If there are problems with the Internet, turn off your router or modem and then turn it on again. If you are using mobile data, turn flight mode on and off again to reconnect to the Internet. If possible, connect to a WiFi network that has better speed than mobile data.
Check Facebook Server Status
Facebook has good server maintenance and usually does not fail. However, sometimes there can be problems with Facebook servers for various reasons. If the images on Facebook do not load, you need to check Facebook’s server status. You can use websites like Downdetector to check the status. If you notice any downtime, you need to wait for the servers to become available again so that the images load properly. If this is not the case, follow the methods below.
Disable VPN
If you use a VPN to connect to the Internet, you may need to disable it to upload images to Facebook. Facebook is banned in many countries, such as Iran, China, etc. If your VPN is connected to a server location in these countries, there will be problems on Facebook. If you do not want to disable the VPN, just change the server location to other countries where there are no bans or geographical restrictions on Facebook.
Clear Cache and Cookies
The cache and cookies stored by your web browser or Facebook app can cause images to not load on Facebook. You need to delete them to fix the problem. Once you delete them, Facebook will store a new cache and cookies again to make them work properly. To clear the cache on Android:
Open Settings and click on App & Notifications. Go to the list of apps on your phone and tap Facebook. This will take you to the App Info page. Click on Storage. Tap Clear cache.
This will clear the cache of the Facebook app and should help fix your problem. To clear the cache of web browsers, go to the History page in your browser. There you will find the option to clear the history. When you click on it, you will have the option to choose what to delete. Select Cookies and Cache and click Clear.
Disable Ad Blockers and Web Extensions
The ad blockers and extensions you have installed in your web browser might be interfering with the Facebook website. You need to disable them in order for the website to load properly. To disable the ad blocker extension, click on the extension in your web browser’s toolbar and click on the Disable option that appears there. If the problem is not fixed yet, disable the extensions you have installed one by one to see what is interfering with the website. Once you find the extension that causes the problem, uninstall it from your web browser. If you want the functionality of the extension, you can install an alternative to it.
Update the Facebook app
If you are using an older version of the Facebook app, you will need to update it to the latest version to take advantage of the latest features and developments on Facebook. Also, the bugs from the previous versions are fixed in the latest version. To update the Facebook app on your mobile:
Go to the Google Play Store or App Store. Search the installed apps and see if there are any updates available for Facebook. If an update is found, it will be installed automatically.
Update Your Web Browser
If you are using Facebook with an outdated web browser, update it to a newer version to fix the problem on Facebook. Usually, web browsers find updates and install them automatically when you open them. If by chance they are not updated, download and install the latest version from your browser’s official website.
Disable Data Saver
Smartphones are equipped with a data-saving function. It helps you save data by blocking some items that consume more data. If you have the data saver enabled on your phone, you need to turn it off because it blocks the loading of images to save data. Remember that this method is only applicable if the Data Saver mode is enabled on your device. To disable Data Saver:
Open the Settings app on your mobile. Select Connections. Tap Data usage. Select Data saver. Toggle the button off beside Turn on now to disable it.
This should fix your issue. Note that the steps above can vary slightly as per the manufacturer.
Use a Different Browser
If none of the above methods helped you fix the problem, switch to another browser and see if that helps. The browser you use Facebook with may be stricter about your privacy, or some settings may block the images from loading. Open another browser on your device and log into Facebook. It should load without any problems. We recommend you use one of the Chromium browsers.
Use Facebook Lite App
If the images do not load in the Facebook app, you can install and use the Facebook Lite app from the Google Play Store. Meta removed the Facebook Lite app from the iOS App Store back in 2020 due to low adoption. The Facebook Lite app uses less storage and data than the regular Facebook app and should fix the problems you are having with the Facebook app, such as images not loading, etc.
Images not loading on Facebook
Now you know the ways you can use to fix it when the images do not load on Facebook. Each of the methods could help you fix the problem by eliminating the possible cause.
Open the Settings app. Click on the Apps tab. Find the Facebook app in the list of the apps you have installed on your phone and tap on it. This will open the app information page. Select Storage. At the bottom right of the Memory page, click Clear Cache.
This will clear the cache of Facebook on your Android device.
