How to fix Instagram not loading on Safari in my Mac?

Further update. I had previously tried many web browsers including Firefox which didn't work. However, I have just logged into Firefox again and it is now working i.e. I can load my instagram profile and Instagram is working OK. Fingers crossed that it stays that way. It's possible (I'm not sure) that instagram are rolling out fixes so Safari may soon be OK again.

IG issues started March -3, 2024

(1) Profile will not load.

(2) Create will not load.

(3) Notifications will not load.

(4) Explore will not load.

(5) The 'Hamburger' Icon will not load and allow access.

(6) When clicking on followers/contacts the outer coloured circular wheel continues infinitely and does not load the

contacts page. The Status bar below the IG logo continues to change colour however, the sequence does not

end with the loading of the contacts page.

All that does load is:-

(7) Home

(8) Requests

(9) Search

(10) Reels (Loads after 10/15 seconds)

(11) Messages

(12)Your Messages

This is happening on MBP's and iMac. I'm using Safari 14.12 (Mojave 10.14.6) and Safari 15.6 (Catalina)

The issues above are not taking place on the iPhone. All functions operate and without issue. IOS Version, 16.7.6

I have used other browsers and cleared the cache, the same issues occur.

I am unable to gain any insight in the IG help centre.

If you have had the same issues and managed to resolved them, please do let me know.

With kind thanks.

So now Instagram won't open at all as of Sat eve (3/23). Having an older unsupported Mac I have looked up people's suggestions regarding a forced upgrade using OpenCore. The video I watched did it by erasing their computer, although they said you didn't have to do this. Having all my research and texts for books I'm working on saved on my computer, needless to say, that option does not sound too attractive.

So here's another issue: I have a blogpost on my Instagram account, and since this started in late February, I have noticeably less engagement. There are probably tons of people out there not even entertaining an upgrade -- they will just stop using Instagram. Seems like something worth fixing. Additionally, the little-used Facebook still functions well, but they're both Meta, right?

It worked thank you so much! Hey guys, upgrade your Safari without upgrade MacOS.

https://browserhow.com/how-to-update-safari-without-upgrading-macos/

I am having the same issue. AND, I cannot log out as a result of the issues. I am updating my system now to see if this solves it.

I'm glad someone else is having this problem. For some reason a few days ago Instagram won't load my profile page or and other pages/searches, all I see is the home page. It would be good if I could find a solution. I've tried different browsers, removed cookies and re-booted my Mac all with no effect.

Thanks for specific info. I too was wondering if it was related to an older OS. Mine is running Big Sur and Safari 15.6.

My iPhone is fairly old too -- it's running iOS 16.7.5 but Instagram is working fine there.

I've had the same issue, as well, where all that I can see is the IG home page, but then NO other page or profile will open up. In addition, I'm not even able to forward a page (say, a recipe that I've seen) to anyone. Is there a fix or has IG even acknowledged this? It's been like this for a few days now. So frustrating.

The exact same thing is happening to me. Started with not being able to see my page or anyone else’s, but could see scroll my feed. Now I can’t even do that. If I go to instagram using safari, it just loads a blank white page with a pink insta icon in the middle.

Same thing's happening to me. Using Safari on iMac, OS Catalina. OS updates are no longer available to me. And I'm certainly not spending money on a new one. Really odd. Thought my account had been hacked, until I found this.

Exact same issue here. Running a 2017 MacBook Air, Monterey OS, Safari 15.3. Impossible to create posts on IG (just an empty blank screen), which is a very big drag for posting photos edited on the computer. Also impossible to see my own or any other profile. Why is this not fixed?? And why can't we update Safari without risking an OS update???

Now I'm having the same problem with using the messenger on Facebook via the facebook app. All the rest works fine, but if I try to access the messages menu on facebook it shows me just blank windows. It works fine via the facebook messenger app, and it all works fine using Google Chrome, but not if I'm using Safari. I still receive and can see the notifications and replies to my posts on Facebook, but as soon as I click the messages tab to see if I have some, I'm shown a list of friends, but If I click on one of them, the messages window appears blank.

Really Apple. Just let us download a WORKING safari on Machines running older OS versions. People have many reasons they can't change OS--like software that won't run on newer os without buying it all over again...

I've tried this but when I go into Software Update, there's no updates available and no 'more info' for me to click on.

Any suggestions how I get to update Safari? Advanced shows nothing useful either

LITERALLY SAME!! In the past few days nothing loads. No stories no searches. So odd. Glad I found this. Maybe it’s a glitch and they’ll fix it soon.