How to Fix Instagram Music Not Working

Are Instagram songs/music not working/loading whenever you try to listen to them? If yes, read the guide to know how to fix it.

It has become a common issue that a lot of Instagram users face from time to time.

Even if you have a good internet connection, you might still get this issue.

So, you have to find a right way to get the music to start working again.

In this post, I will tell you why is Instagram music or why are songs not working and how to fix it.

Why is Instagram music not working?

Instagram music is not working because the feature of Instagram app is down.

In this case, you’ll get an error message that the song is unavailable on Reels and stories.

This error message occurred a lot of times on Instagram before.

There are many users reporting about it on Twitter.

A username named @ghostlyknown tweeted that, “I hate @instagram. No one asked for this update. Stop taking every song off the app”.

Another tweet by @uhhIyssaa who also tweeted about this issue, “Can Instagram stop removing music? Half of the songs I post are unavailable”.

Currently, Instagram is unable to find a permanent solution for it.

For now, the ideal way is to wait for a few days for Instagram music to become normal.

If you have an Instagram update pending, you need to update the app because it might have a temporary fix for it.

How to fix Instagram music not working

To fix Instagram music not working, you need to ensure that whether Instagram is down or not.

If Instagram is up, you can try to update IG to the latest version or change it to a personal account.

You can also uninstall and reinstall the app or wait for 48 hours and it will fix the issue.

If everything else fails, you can use a VPN.

Method 1. Check if Instagram is down

Before you try to fix the Instagram music not working problem, you need to make sure if Instagram is down.

There are two methods you can use to check if Instagram is down.

The first method is to visit DownDetector from this URL: (downdetector.com/status/instagram).

After opening the website, check if it has a spike in the graph.

If you see a spike in the graph, it definitely shows that Instagram is not up.

The second method is to visit Twitter and search for the error that you’re getting (e.g. Instagram down or Instagram music unavailable).

After doing so, go through the top and latest tweets to see if there are a lot of people tweeting about the issue.

If there are a lot of tweets quoting it, it means that Instagram is probably down for everyone on IG is facing it.

In this case, your ideal step is to wait for a few hours/days for Instagram to fix it.

Method 2. Switch to a personal account

1. Firstly, visit Instagram and go to your profile.
2. Tap on the menu icon.
3. Now, tap on “Settings”.
4. Select “Account”.
5. Now, scroll down and tap on “Switch account type”.
6. Lastly, select “Switch to Personal Account” to move to a personal account.

After selecting “Switch to Personal Account”, you need to follow the instructions available on the screen to switch to a personal account.

Instagram Music does not function for the majority of business accounts.

The reason for the problem is that they are not licensed for commercial use.

Therefore, you can use Instagram music if you move to a personal account.

Method 3. Update Instagram

This is a necessary step that you should always have the latest version of Instagram.

Having said that, some updates might add bugs on the app.

Some bugs will stop features from working on the app IG music.

In this case, Instagram will provide a new update to fix them.

Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search for the term “Instagram”.

If the update is available with bug fixes and improvements, you need to update the app as early as possible.

Method 4. Use a VPN

Instagram music feature is unavailable in some countries/regions.

To bypass this, a free VPN can be used.

First of all, you need to install a free VPN app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Secondly, connect to a VPN that contains Instagram music in the region including the USA, United Kingdom, or Canada.

Lastly, force close the Instagram app and open it to check if the songs are working.

Method 5. Uninstall and reinstall Instagram

According to Help Center of Instagram, uninstalling and reinstalling the app is also their recommendation for the troubleshooting method.

But before you do that, it is suggested that you check your connection and restart your device first.

The process of uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram will update it to the newest version of IG.

Additionally, the cache of the app will be removed—which can solve certain errors on the app including music not working.

Method 6. Wait for 24 to 48 hours

Another way to deal with it is by waiting for 24-48 hours and the music should start working again.

Most errors on IG do not last for more than 48 hours (in some cases, it can take some days).

The error can be the “Try Again Later” or the “Couldn’t Load Users” error.

Same is the case with the Instagram music not working error.

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