Why Facebook Notifications Stop Working
Facebook notifications may stop appearing due to:
- Disabled app notification settings
- Phone battery saver restricting Facebook
- Background data blocked
- App cache issues
- Notification categories turned off
- Outdated Facebook app
- Browser notification settings disabled
- Do Not Disturb mode active
Below are working solutions for Android, iPhone, and browser.
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1. Check Facebook App Notification Settings
If notifications are turned off inside the app, you won’t receive any alerts.
Steps (Android & iPhone)
1. Open Facebook App
2. Tap Menu (☰)
3. Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings
4. Tap Notifications
5. Make sure all important notifications are ON
Enable categories like:
- Comments
- Likes
- Friend Requests
- Messages
- Tags
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2. Enable Phone Notification Settings
Android
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Apps → Facebook
3. Tap Notifications
4. Turn Allow Notifications ON
5. Enable all notification categories
iPhone
1. Open Settings
2. Scroll to Facebook
3. Tap Notifications
4. Turn on Allow Notifications
5. Enable Lock Screen, Banners, Sounds
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3. Turn Off Battery Saver or Power Saving Mode (H2)
Battery saver stops Facebook from running in the background.
Fix
Disable Battery Saver / Power Saving Mode
Remove Facebook from background restrictions
Android:
Settings → Battery → Background Usage → Allow
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4. Check Background Data Permissions (H2)
Facebook needs background data to push notifications.
Android
Settings → Apps → Facebook → Mobile Data → Turn on Background Data
iPhone
Settings → Facebook → Turn ON Background App Refresh
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5. Clear Facebook App Cache (Android Only)
Corrupt cache may stop notifications.
Steps
1. Settings
2. Apps
3. Facebook
4. Storage
5. Tap Clear Cache
(Do NOT tap Clear Data.)
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6. Update the Facebook App
Old versions often cause notification bugs.
Open Play Store/App Store
Search Facebook
Tap Update
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7. Turn Off Do Not Disturb Mode (H2)
DND blocks all notifications.
Fix
Pull down quick settings
Turn OFF Do Not Disturb
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8. Re-login to Your Facebook Account
Sometimes the session expires.
Fix
Logout from Facebook
Login again
Restart your phone
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9. Check Browser Notification Settings (Desktop)
If you use Facebook on web:
Chrome
1. Open Chrome
2. Go to Settings → Privacy → Site Settings
3. Tap Notifications
4. Allow facebook.com
Edge/Firefox
Enable notifications similarly in Site Permissions.
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10. Reinstall the Facebook App
If nothing works:
1. Uninstall Facebook
2. Restart your device
3. Install again
4. Login
This refreshes all permissions and notification settings.
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Final Thoughts
Facebook notifications usually stop due to blocked permissions, app issues, or phone settings.
By enabling app notifications, allowing background data, clearing cache, and updating the app, the issue is fixed for most users.