Instagram stories problem

sotsura

Newbie

Aug 23, 2023

18

12

• Oct 16, 2026

• #21

update the app and clear its cache if that option is available. Also worth checking whether other users are reporting similar problems.

 

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prvocnic

Newbie

Aug 14, 2026

24

5

• Oct 21, 2026

• #22

Kori14 said:

I've been having a problem this week. Stories, posts, and profile pictures for some accounts simply aren't loading. Am I the only one experiencing this?

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that is strange, particularly when profile pictures nd stories are all affected.it might just be a problem with instagrams servers or even the application.i would suggest waiting nd checking again before making any changes to the accounts. does it occur both when using Wi-Fi nd mobille data?

 

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naverpor

Newbie

Aug 12, 2026

17

4

• Oct 21, 2026

• #23

Kori14 said:

I've been having a problem this week. Stories, posts, and profile pictures for some accounts simply aren't loading. Am I the only one experiencing this?

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has happened randomly as well, particularly with posts not coming through whereas reels work just fine seems more like an insta side glitch than any thing wrong with my account

 

Gabrielcharles

Junior Member

Jr. VIP

Oct 18, 2025

124

17

• Oct 21, 2026

• #24

Kori14 said:

I've been having a problem this week. Stories, posts, and profile pictures for some accounts simply aren't loading. Am I the only one experiencing this?

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Might be an Instagram glitch. Check if it happens on another device too.

 

Velogba1

Newbie

Oct 12, 2026

21

1

• Oct 22, 2026

• #25

IG still frequently runs into basic issues like that. Try updating the app, and it should be resolved.

 

Alessandr

Newbie

Oct 12, 2026

48

3

• Friday at 4:42 PM

• #26

You can fix this by clearing the cache, updating the application, or checking again in your web browser. Good luck!

 

Moulet

Newbie

Feb 17, 2019

13

1

• Friday at 7:43 PM

• #27

Same here. It seems like Instagram updated their anti-scraping/API rate limits recently.

 

Stephaniekeens

Newbie

Mar 23, 2026

22

2

• Saturday at 8:16 PM

• #28

What problem are you facing with Instagram Stories?
• Stories not uploading
• Stories not showing
• Music or sound problem
• Story views decreasing
• Stories getting blurry
• Cannot add stories

 

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abdi5716

Newbie

Jan 27, 2024

16

4

• Saturday at 8:39 PM

• #29

could temporary app issue.try clearing instagram cache and checking if everything loads properly in a browser too.

 

promedym

Registered Member

Sep 11, 2025

73

22

• Saturday at 10:40 PM

• #30

Nah, it's a known glitch. Try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data or logging out and back in. If that doesn't work, it's on their end and you just gotta wait it out.

 

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cardcrafter

Newbie

Oct 4, 2026

35

5

• Sunday at 3:14 PM

• #31

Yes, this problem happens to everyone sometimes. It is mostly caused by Instagram. You should change the app. Check the internet. Sometimes, stories do not load even due to slow internet. Log out once and log in again. Hopefully, the problem will be resolved soon.

 

Blanka72

Registered Member

Oct 21, 2026

53

2

• Monday at 7:35 AM

• #32

It seems like you haven't updated to the latest version of IG, which is why you keep running into this error.