Instagram Loading Screen Stuck? 7 Easy Fixes to Try

Quick solutions for the Instagram loading screen issue

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: August 17, 2024 Fact Checked

Is your Instagram app stuck on the loading screen? If the app just keeps spinning and loading on the home page, DMs, or a Story, it's most likely due to a software bug. Force-closing the app a few times can usually fix this. Here's how to fix Instagram when it's stuck on the loading screen on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

1

Force-close the app.

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Open and force-close the app multiple times. Some users reported it took over 15 tries before Instagram opened to the login screen. https://www.wikihow.com/Instagram-Loading-Screen
- Force-closing is different from minimizing the app. Make sure to close the app completely (so it isn't running in the background) before you open it again.

2

Try the desktop version.

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If you're already using Instagram on the web, try using the app version instead. If Instagram works on the other platform, the problem is likely your device rather than Instagram.^{[1]
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3

Check the server status.

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Check DownDetector for outages. If you can't get Instagram to load, it could be due to a server outage. You'll see reports from the last 24 hours. If other users are also experiencing issues, it's most likely an error on Instagram's end.

4

Update the app.

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Updates provide important bug fixes and quality improvements. If you have an older version of Instagram, you may be unable to use the app properly.

5

Clear the app's cache.

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Empty the Instagram app cache. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you'll need to delete the app and install it again.
- On Android, navigate to Settings > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear cache or Clear data.