[Full Guide] How To Fix Facebook Marketplace Not Working

• Facebook Marketplace Not Working? Causes and Fixes (2025 Guide)

With an immense user base all over the globe, Facebook Marketplace is one of the easiest ways to buy and sell locally. It gets super frustrating when it refuses to load, disappears from within the app, or just won't allow you to list items. Fortunately, most of the marketplace-related issues are due to simple account, app, or browser problems-and you can usually fix them in just a few minutes.

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Common Facebook Marketplace Problems People See

Before diving into fixes, it is good to understand what type of problem you are experiencing. Some of the most common errors are:

1. Marketplace Not Available" message** – You open Facebook, but Marketplace says you don’t have access.
2. Marketplace icon missing** – The tab or shortcut is not appearing in your app menu.3. **Cannot list items**: You attempt to list an item, but it does not go through or hangs.4. **Checkout/payment issues** – The buying flow doesn’t complete.5. **Limited access** - You can open Marketplace, but some categories or listings don't appear.

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Why Facebook Marketplace Stops Working

Marketplace doesn't usually break "for everyone" at once. Most of the time, it is connected with your account or device. Here are the top causes:

1. Your Facebook account is too new

Facebook limits the Marketplace feature for brand-new accounts to prevent spams and scams. In case your account is new, then you may need to wait while being active normally.

2. You're under 18

Marketplace is blocked for minor accounts because it involves payments and transactions.

3. Marketplace Isn't Available in Your Region

It is still not supported everywhere. If you are living in an unsupported country/area, Marketplace will not appear at all.

4. Your Facebook app is outdated

Older versions can bug out or no longer be compatible with Marketplace updates.

5. Internet Connection is Unstable

Poor Wi-Fi or spotty mobile data may prevent Marketplace from loading listings as it is supposed to.

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• Fixes for iPhone, iPad, and Android

Try these steps in order if you mostly use Marketplace in the Facebook mobile app

1. Update the Facebook app

Head to the App Store or Google Play Store and install any pending updates. This is an instant solution for most of the users.

2. Restart your phone

A reboot refreshes the background services and network connections that might be hanging.

3. Clear Facebook cache (in-app browser data)

Cache buildup can prevent Marketplace pages from loading properly.

In the Facebook app, open **Menu → Settings (gear icon) → Permissions → Browser → Clear**.

4. Log out and log back in

This forces Facebook to re-sync your account permissions and features.

5. Uninstall and reinstall Facebook

If nothing else works, reinstalling removes hidden corrupted files and resets the app fully.

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• Fixes for Facebook Marketplace on PC

If Marketplace will not work on the desktop, problems are usually browser-related.

1. Clear cookies and browser cache

Old cookies can conflict with Facebook's scripts. Clearing them often fixes loading errors.

2. Try Incognito / Private mode

The Private mode runs in a clean session. If Marketplace works there, then your main browser data (cookies/extensions) is likely the problem

3. Turn off browser extensions

Ad blockers or privacy extensions can block Marketplace elements.

Disable all extensions, refresh Facebook, then re-enable one by one to find the culprit.

4. Use a different browser

If you are on Safari or any other less-used browser, try Chrome, Firefox, or Edge to rule out compatibility issues.

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Quick Checklist Fast TroubleshootingIf you want the shortest path:* Check the update of Facebook app* Confirm account age + eligibility

• Test your internet connection
• Clear cache/cookies
• Try using another device or browser.
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FAQs

"Is Facebook Marketplace down right now?"

Normally, no. Major outages seldom occur, but most are local to your account or device. You can check outage trackers if you suspect a global problem.

"Why did Marketplace disappear from my Facebook?" Most often due to: region restrictions, new account limits, age restrictions, app glitches, or policy violations.

• Final Thoughts Facebook Marketplace issues are annoying but rarely permanent. In 2025, the biggest culprits remain account eligibility, outdated apps, regional limits, and browser/cache conflicts. Begin simple—update, restart, clear cache—and progress toward deeper fixes: reinstalling or disabling extensions. In most cases, Marketplace will be back up before you know it.

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