Quick Tips
- Give the Facebook app permission to use your location. Go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Location on iOS to enable them. Go to Facebook App details > Permissions > Location on an Android device.
- To access the Dating function, exit the Facebook app by selecting Hamburger Menu > Log out, then sign back in.
How to Find the Facebook Dating Option
There are two methods to use Facebook Dating on your phone. To get started, type “Facebook Dating” into the search box or use its special shortcut.
Note: Facebook Dating is only accessible through the Facebook app on your smartphone; it is not accessible on a desktop computer.
Launch the Facebook app on your phone, choose Hamburger, and then touch Dating. Create a dating profile to locate a compatible mate.
What are the Requirements for Facebook Dating
If you follow these guidelines, you can utilize Facebook Dating to find and connect with people who share your interests:
- To use Facebook services, you must be at least eighteen years old and legally allowed to do so.
- You must have an active Facebook account that is at least 30 days old.
- Verify whether Facebook Dating is accessible in your nation.
- Your Facebook dating profile cannot be promotional or feature commercial offers; it must adhere to community standards.
How to Fix Facebook Dating Not Working or Showing Up
If Facebook Dating is available in your area but isn’t functioning or appearing, try these solutions to get it back and utilize it without any issues.
Simple Fixes
- Disable VPN: To locate the Dating option, reload Facebook after disconnecting your active VPN connection.
- Force-close and reopen Facebook: You may be unable to use the Dating feature of Facebook due to an existing bug in the app. To move between apps on your phone, swipe up from the bottom screen. To force-close Facebook, slide up the card. Open the Facebook app again.
- Reinstall or update the Facebook app: Search for Facebook in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, then select Update (if it’s available). As an alternative, remove the app and reinstall it.
Fix 1: Enable Location Permissions for Facebook
To allow the Facebook app to track your position and display its dating function, you should enable location permissions.
To activate Precise Location and “While Using the App,” open iPhone Settings, choose Apps > Facebook, hit Location, and turn on the feature.
Long-tapping the Facebook app icon on an Android device will reveal its App Info. From there, choose Permissions, hit Location, and choose “Allow only while using the app.”
Fix 2: Clear the Facebook Cache on Android
Facebook’s dating feature may not function properly due to a damaged app cache. Try finding Facebook Dating again after manually clearing the Facebook app’s cache.
To view the Facebook app’s app details, long-tap its icon. Then, choose Storage and Cache and then click Clear Cache.
Fix 3: Offload the Facebook App on iOS
iOS does not support manually emptying the Facebook app’s cache, in contrast to Android. Instead, you may locate the Dating function by uninstalling and reinstalling the Facebook software.
Step 1: Tap iPhone Storage after opening the Settings app and choosing General.
Step 2: Tap Offload App after selecting Facebook. Search for “Dating” in the Facebook app after reinstalling it from the Apple App Store.
Fix 4: Log Out and Sign Back In
Finally, problems with account authentication may prevent Facebook Dating from functioning or appearing. To restore the Dating feature, log out of your Facebook account and then log back in.
Step 1: Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone and select the Hamburger menu located in the lower right corner (or upper right corner on an Android device).
Step 2: Choose Log out after scrolling down. After logging out, sign back in with your Facebook login information.