A common error message on Instagram is the ‘couldn’t refresh feed’ issue. If you’re curious about what this could mean and how to fix it, we have all the details you need.
Instagramplays a crucial role in the daily social media routine of millions of people, and it continues to be one of the best places to go to connect with friends and followers, as well as share content with them.
However, just like any other platform, Instagram is prone to the occasional glitch, which can break a commonly used feature, or even prevent people from usingthe appentirely.
One of the most common errors is the ‘couldn’t refresh feed’ message, which as it says, prevents people from viewing posts in their feed, or stories.
There are several reasons you might receive this message, from poor internet connection to the app not being up to date. Here are some ways you might be able to fix it.
How to fix the ‘couldn’t refresh feed’ error on Instagram
There’s no straightforward way to fix this issue, as it can be hard to know why exactly the message is appearing in your case. However, there are a few things you can try to see if it resolves the error.
It’s always possible that the issue lies with Instagram, in which case you may just have to wait for them to fix it. But, if the issue persists, you can see Instagram’s instructions onreporting a technical issue here.
If you want to know more about how to use Instagram, you can check out our other guides, includinghow to link your Instagram account to TikTokandhow to hide likes on Instagram
Georgina Smith was an Entertainment Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in viral, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch content. She also covered reality TV shows from Below Deck to Love Island.
