How to Restore Your Facebook Marketplace Icon If You've Lost It

Losing access to the Facebook Marketplace icon can be frustrating, especially if you frequently buy or sell items through the platform.

However, there are several steps you can take to restore the icon and regain access to the Marketplace feature on your Facebook app.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of troubleshooting and restoring the Facebook Marketplace icon on your device.

Check for Updates

The first step in restoring your Facebook Marketplace icon is to ensure that your Facebook app is up to date.

Sometimes, missing icons can be due to outdated app versions or software glitches.

Check the app store on your device for any available updates for the Facebook app and install them if necessary.

Restart Your Device

If updating the Facebook app doesn’t restore the Marketplace icon, try restarting your device.

Restarting can help clear temporary glitches and refresh the device’s system, potentially resolving any issues with missing icons.

After restarting your device, check to see if the Marketplace icon has reappeared on your Facebook app.

Re-Enable Marketplace

In some cases, the Marketplace feature may have been disabled in your Facebook settings, causing the icon to disappear.

To re-enable Marketplace, open the Facebook app and navigate to the menu (usually indicated by three horizontal lines).

From there, scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings” > “Marketplace” and make sure the toggle switch next to “Show Marketplace” is turned on.

Clear Cache and Data

If the Marketplace icon is still missing, try clearing the cache and data for the Facebook app. This will remove temporary files and data that may be causing the issue.

To clear the cache and data, go to your device’s settings, then navigate to “Apps” or “Applications Manager.”

Find the Facebook app in the list of installed apps, then select “Storage” and tap on “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data.”