Can’t Find Facebook Dating Shortcut

Facebook Dating is a feature within the Facebook app that allows you to match and chat with other Facebook users. One of the convenient ways to access Facebook Dating is through the shortcuts bar at the top of the Facebook app.

However, sometimes Facebook Dating goes missing from the shortcuts bar, which can be frustrating if you use this method to access Dating regularly. Here are some potential reasons why Facebook Dating is not showing up in your shortcuts bar and how to get it back.

Facebook Dating Shortcut Missing – Potential Causes

There are a few possible reasons why the Facebook Dating shortcut may not be appearing:

• You don’t have Facebook Dating enabled in your account settings
• Your Facebook app is out of date and needs to be updated
• There is a glitch causing the shortcut to disappear
• You accidentally removed the shortcut yourself

Troubleshooting Steps if Missing

If you’ve checked all the potential causes above and the Facebook Dating shortcut is still missing, here are some troubleshooting steps to try:

• Force quit the Facebook app and restart your phone
• Log out then log back into your Facebook account
• Uninstall and reinstall the Facebook app
• Clear your browser cookies and cache
• Try accessing Facebook Dating on desktop to rule out mobile issues

Doing a combination of the above steps will essentially give Facebook a “clean slate” and reset any problematic cached data that could be interfering with the shortcut.

Check Your Facebook App

The Facebook Dating feature is only available in the Facebook mobile app, so you’ll need to open the app on your iPhone or Android phone to find it.

Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner, then scroll down and tap on “Facebook Dating” to open it.

If you don’t see the Facebook Dating option, make sure you have the latest version of the Facebook app installed on your device.

Enable Facebook Dating

Facebook Dating may not appear if you haven’t enabled the feature yet.

To enable Facebook Dating:

• Open the Facebook app and tap the hamburger menu.
• Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy.”
• Tap “Settings.”
• Tap “Facebook Dating.”
• Toggle “Facebook Dating” on.
• Follow the prompts to set up your Dating profile.

Once you’ve completed the setup, you’ll find the Facebook Dating shortcut in your main Facebook app menu.

Update Your App

If Facebook Dating still isn’t showing up, your Facebook app may need an update.

On iPhone, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, and check for any available updates. On Android, open the Play Store, tap the hamburger menu, tap “My apps & games,” and check for updates.

Install any pending Facebook updates and then check for the Dating shortcut again.

Restart Your Device

A simple device restart can sometimes resolve app issues like missing shortcuts.

Completely close out of the Facebook app, power down your iPhone or Android phone, wait a few minutes, and restart it.

Once the device is back up, launch the Facebook app and see if the Dating shortcut appears.

Reinstall the Facebook App

If you still don’t see the shortcut, uninstalling and reinstalling the Facebook app may do the trick.

On iPhone, press and hold the Facebook icon until it starts wiggling, then tap the X to delete it. On Android, press and hold the icon, then drag it to “Uninstall.”

Next, open your app store and reinstall Facebook.

Log back into your account, open the hamburger menu, and see if Facebook Dating is now listed.

Check Your Location

Facebook Dating isn’t yet available globally, so your location may restrict you from using it.

As of August 2023, Facebook Dating is available in the following countries:

If you’re located in a country not on that list, you won’t have access to Facebook Dating.

Use Facebook on Your Desktop

One final note – Facebook Dating is only available on mobile devices via the Facebook mobile app.

You won’t find the Dating shortcut, settings, or profiles if you’re using Facebook on your desktop computer or the mobile browser.

Be sure to open Facebook on your iPhone, Android, or tablet if you want to access Dating.

If the Facebook Dating option still doesn’t appear after trying all these troubleshooting tips, you’ll need to contact Facebook support for further help accessing the feature.