Facebook Error App Not Active: What It Means & How to Fix

Restoring access to the app is often an effective solution

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Updated onOctober 18, 2023

updated onOctober 18, 2023

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A couple of our readers have complained about getting an app not active error while accessing Facebook applications. This may happen when launching the app or during use, and it will restrict you from continuing any process.

We have compiled the best solutions in this guide. Before diving in, you may get help from our related guide if yourMessenger app is not working.

What does it mean when Facebook says app not active?

The FaceBook app not active error implies that the app you need to access is unavailable. Any of the following triggers this situation:

You may try to speed up aslow internet connectionusing the steps in our other guide.

What do I do if I get an app not active Facebook error?

Before proceeding to the solutions, try these workarounds;

If the app is inactive on Facebook, continue to the solutions below.

1. Restore access to the app

2. Include a privacy policy in the app

3. Edit public_profile

There you have it. Once you have followed any of the solutions above, you should no longer get the Facebook app not active error. You would, however, need to be an admin to be able to use any of the solutions explored.

You may need to fix yourFacebook app that is not working, so we have another guide to help you through the process.

Besides, if you are new to the dating game, our quick guide to fixing things whenFacebook Dating is not showing upwill help!

Lastly, please reach out to us and let us know what worked for you. We would love to read about it in the comment section if you discover other ways to fix the error.

Facebook Error App Not Active: What It Means & How to Fix#

What do I do if I get an app not active Facebook error?#

1. Restore access to the app#

2. Include a privacy policy in the app#

3. Edit public_profile#

Facebook Error App Not Active: What It Means & How to Fix

What do I do if I get an app not active Facebook error?

1. Restore access to the app

2. Include a privacy policy in the app

3. Edit public_profile