How to Enable Facebook Dating App After Hiding It (2025 Update) – Maybe you hid the Facebook Dating feature out of frustration, curiosity, or to take a break. And now, you’re ready to come back—to see who’s out there, to reconnect, or to give love a second chance. But here’s the catch: you can’t find the Dating tab anymore.
If that sounds like your situation, you’re not alone. Many users accidentally disable or hide Facebook Dating, then struggle to reactivate it. This 2025 guide will walk you—step by step—through how to re-enable Facebook Dating after hiding it, even if it seems buried or gone.
Let’s help you get back to where love begins.
What to Expect 🙂
Why You Can’t Find Facebook Dating Anymore
First, a quick explanation: Facebook Dating isn’t a separate app you can download from the Play Store or App Store. It’s built into the main Facebook app, which means that if it disappears, it’s likely tied to your settings, location, account age, or prior action like disabling or hiding the feature.
If you previously selected “Take a Break” or deleted your Dating profile, the platform won’t just show up again immediately. You may need to reactivate your access manually.
Step-by-Step Guide to Re-Enable Facebook Dating After Hiding It
Here’s how to get Facebook Dating back on your app in 2025:
1. Open the Facebook App (Latest Version)
Make sure you’re using the most up-to-date version of the Facebook app. Go to the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone) and update the app if needed.
Old versions might not support Facebook Dating or display it properly.
2. Tap the Menu (☰ or Your Profile Picture)
On the main screen, tap the Menu icon in the bottom right (iOS) or top right (Android). It looks like three horizontal lines or your profile picture in recent updates.
Scroll down to find “Dating.” If it’s not immediately visible, don’t worry—keep reading.
3. Search for ‘Dating’ in the Menu
Use the search bar at the top of the Menu page and type “Dating.” If the app supports it and you’ve not deleted your Dating profile permanently, it should appear.
If it shows up, tap it—and voilà, you’re back in!
4. If It’s Still Hidden, Reactivate Your Dating Profile
If you had previously deleted or paused your Dating profile, you’ll need to recreate or reactivate it. Here’s how:
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Go to Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings
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Scroll to Account Settings
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Tap “Apps and Websites” or search “Dating” in the settings
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If Dating appears under “Your Activity,” click on it.
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You’ll either see an option to “Reactivate Profile” or “Create New Profile”
If you paused it (used the “Take a Break” option), it should give you a Reactivate button.
5. Turn On Location Services (Mandatory)
Facebook Dating only works when location is enabled. It uses your location to suggest nearby matches.
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On your phone, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Permissions
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Enable Location
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Then return to Facebook and try accessing the Dating tab again
If it was hidden due to location being turned off, this should restore it.
Read: Facebook Dating: How to Meet a Good Romantic Partner for True Love
6. Clear Cache If It Still Doesn’t Appear (Android Only)
Sometimes, outdated app data can interfere with the feature showing.
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Go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Storage
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Tap “Clear Cache” (don’t worry, it won’t delete your account)
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Reopen Facebook and check again for the Dating feature
7. Reinstall the Facebook App (If All Else Fails)
Still no luck? Try this:
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Delete the Facebook app from your device
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Reinstall it from the App Store or Play Store
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Log in again, go to Menu, and search for Dating
Sometimes, reinstalling forces the system to refresh the app’s settings and show hidden features again.
What If Facebook Dating Is Still Missing?
There are a few possible reasons:
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You’re under 18. Facebook Dating is only for users 18+.
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Facebook Dating is not available in your country. As of 2025, the feature is still not supported in every country.
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Your profile has restrictions. If your account has been flagged or recently created, Dating may be temporarily inaccessible.
How to Avoid Hiding It Again
Once you get it back, be careful with the “Take a Break” or Delete Profile options. To avoid hiding it again:
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Stay logged into the same Facebook account where you enabled Dating
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Bookmark the Dating tab in the Menu for easy access
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Don’t turn off Location unless you’re okay with it being hidden
Love Is Just a Click Away
Re-enabling Facebook Dating after hiding it can feel a bit like searching for a door in a hallway of invisible walls—but once you know where to knock, it opens easily.
So take a breath. Update your app. Reactivate your profile. And give yourself permission to start again—not from desperation, but from hope.
Because even after hiding, love still remembers the way back to you.
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