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# Why doesn't Novalya button appear on Facebook or Instagram?

# Why doesn't Novalya button appear on Facebook or Instagram?

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## Quick summary

If Novalya buttons (prospecting, AI comments, group/post import, etc.) don't appear, follow this quick checklist to identify cause.

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## Check browser

### Google Chrome only

Novalya officially works on **Google Chrome only**.

**NOT supported browsers:**
- ❌ Firefox
- ❌ Safari
- ❌ Edge
- ❌ Opera
- ❌ Brave

✅ **Solution:**
- Download and install Google Chrome
- Install Novalya extension on Chrome
- Log into Facebook/Instagram in Chrome

[See article: Which browsers are compatible with Novalya?](/en/article/which-browsers-can-i-use-novalya-on-1m2b6x3)

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## Chrome extension problem

### Complete debugging

If you're on Chrome but buttons still don't appear, problem likely comes from extension.

✅ **Complete solution:**

Follow complete debugging procedure that solves 90% of cases:

[See article: How to solve Novalya Chrome extension problems?](/en/article/how-to-solve-novalya-chrome-extension-problems-1lvz1cx)

**Quick actions to test:**
1. Uncheck and recheck extension (30 sec)
2. Check extension is up to date
3. Disable Google translation
4. Clear Facebook/Instagram cookies

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## Reload page

### Refresh display

Sometimes Facebook or Instagram doesn't immediately load all elements.

✅ **Solutions:**

**Reload page:**
- Windows: **Ctrl + R**
- Mac: **Cmd + R**
- Or click reload icon

**Close and reopen tab:**
- Completely close Facebook/Instagram tab
- Open new tab
- Return to Facebook/Instagram

**Open post fullscreen:**
- If button doesn't appear under post
- Click on post to open fullscreen
- Button should appear

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## Check Facebook/Instagram session

### Active connection required

Novalya buttons require **active session** on Facebook or Instagram.

✅ **Solutions:**

**Check connection:**
- Make sure you're logged into Facebook in Chrome
- Make sure you're logged into Instagram in Chrome
- Not in private browsing

**Multiple accounts:**
- If you have multiple Facebook/Instagram accounts
- Check you're on right account
- Account must be connected to Novalya

**Reconnection:**
1. Log out of Facebook/Instagram
2. Log back in
3. Reload Novalya
4. Check if buttons appear

[See article: How to connect my Facebook account to Novalya?](/en/article/how-do-i-connect-my-facebook-account-to-novalya-rrwveq)  
[See article: How to connect my Instagram account to Novalya?](/en/article/how-do-i-connect-my-instagram-account-to-novalya-1dft59y)

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## Specific cases by page

### Facebook Groups

**Button location:**
- Next to group name
- Text: "Import members"

**If button isn't visible:**
- Reload page
- Check extension is active
- Follow extension debugging procedure

### Facebook/Instagram Posts

**Button location:**
- Under post
- Text: "Prospect the members who have interacted"

**If button doesn't appear:**
- Open post fullscreen (click on it)
- Reload page
- Check extension

### AI Comments

**Button locations:**

**Manual mode:**
- "Generate comment" button in comment area
- Or gear icon ⚙️ next to it

**Automatic mode:**
- Dedicated button at top of feed
- Or at top of group/page/profile

**If buttons don't appear:**
- Click "Comment" under post to show area
- "Generate" button should appear
- Follow extension debugging procedure

[See article: How do AI Comments work?](/en/article/how-do-ai-comments-work-on-facebook-and-instagram-with-novalya-139xw0t)

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## 30-second checklist

Before contacting support, check:

✅ I'm on Google Chrome  
✅ Novalya extension is installed and active  
✅ Extension is up to date  
✅ I'm logged into Facebook/Instagram  
✅ I've reloaded page  
✅ I've opened post fullscreen (if applicable)

**If everything is OK but buttons still don't display:**

→ Follow [complete debugging procedure](/en/article/how-to-solve-novalya-chrome-extension-problems-1lvz1cx)

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## Contact support

### Provide maximum information

If problem persists after all checks:

**Information to include:**
- Screenshots of problem
- Screenshot of FB/IG tab (click top left)
- Steps already tested

[See article: How to contact support with right information](/en/article/how-to-solve-novalya-chrome-extension-problems-1lvz1cx)

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## FAQ

### Buttons appeared before but not anymore, why?

This can happen after Chrome, Facebook or Instagram update. Follow extension debugging procedure (uncheck/recheck often suffices).

### Buttons appear on Facebook but not Instagram?

Check you're logged into Instagram in Chrome and this account is linked to Novalya.

### Some buttons appear but not all?

This can indicate partial extension problem. Disable then reactivate extension.

### Should I uninstall and reinstall extension?

No, follow debugging procedure first. Disabling/reactivating solves majority of cases.

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## Related articles

| [How to solve Chrome extension problems?](/en/article/how-to-solve-novalya-chrome-extension-problems-1lvz1cx)
| [Which browsers are compatible with Novalya?](/en/article/which-browsers-can-i-use-novalya-on-1m2b6x3)
| [How to install Novalya Chrome extension?](/en/article/how-do-i-install-the-novalya-chrome-extension-14wcjk2)

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