How To Enable Facebook Marketplace App After Hiding It

How To Enable Facebook Marketplace App: If you’re looking to buy anything or want to sell some items you no longer need, Facebook Marketplace is a great location to use. However, because Facebook Messenger is the only method to get in touch with a vendor, it can also be inconvenient. Ultimately, their private information is concealed. 

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If you have previously hidden the Facebook Marketplace app and want to enable it again, you can follow these steps:

On Mobile (iOS and Android):

  1. Open the Facebook App: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device and log in if you’re not already logged in.
  2. Go to Settings:
    • Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom right corner (iOS) or top right corner (Android).
    • Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy.”
    • Tap on “Settings.”
  3. Find Marketplace Settings:
    • Scroll down to the “Shortcuts” section.
    • Tap on “Shortcut Bar.”
  4. Enable Marketplace:
    • Look for the “Marketplace” option in the list of shortcuts.
    • Toggle the switch next to “Marketplace” to enable it. This will add the Marketplace icon back to your shortcut bar.

On Desktop:

  1. Open Facebook: Go to facebook.com and log in to your account.
  2. Go to Settings:
    • Click on the downward-facing arrow in the top right corner of the Facebook homepage.
    • Click on “Settings & Privacy.”
    • Click on “Settings.”
  3. Find Your Shortcuts:
    • In the left-hand menu, click on “Shortcuts.”
  4. Manage Your Shortcuts:
    • Look for “Manage Shortcuts” in the list.
    • Find the “Marketplace” option.
    • If the Marketplace is hidden, you’ll see an option to add it back to your shortcuts. Click on this option to enable it.
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Additional Tips:

  • Update Your App: Ensure that your Facebook app is updated to the latest version, as outdated versions might not display the latest settings options.
  • Clear Cache (Mobile): If you still can’t see the Marketplace icon, try clearing the cache of your Facebook app:
    • Go to your device’s settings.
    • Find and tap on “Apps” or “Application Manager.”
    • Scroll down and tap on “Facebook.”
    • Tap on “Storage” and then tap “Clear Cache.”
  • Log Out and Log In: Sometimes, logging out of your Facebook account and then logging back in can help refresh the settings.

Conclusion

The Marketplace is a great way to utilize your desire to make money or purchase something you’re hoping to get your hands on. In some cases, the marketplace icon may be hidden on the app.

Some information is hidden to provide safety to the seller, so you need to do a little work to see that information, especially if you’re unable to reach them via Messenger.

By following the steps listed above, you should be able to re-enable the Facebook Marketplace app and access it from your Facebook account.

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