Linktree Not Working? Every Fix in One Place (2026)
Linktree Not Working? Every Fix in One Place (2026)
Linktree not working? A symptom-by-symptom troubleshooting guide: links that will not add or click, dead buttons, links not showing, QR codes, outages, and flagged pages.
"Linktree not working" covers a lot of different problems, and the fix depends on exactly which one you have. This guide triages by symptom: find the one that matches, apply the fix, and follow the link to the deeper guide when your issue is platform-specific.
Start by matching your symptom below.
Start Here: What Exactly Is Broken?
You cannot add the link, or it is not clickable, in your social bio. Most common on Instagram and TikTok. Jump to the section below, then the platform guide.
The Linktree page opens but the buttons do nothing. See "Buttons are dead."
Some or all of your links are missing from the page. See "Links not showing."
The whole thing seems down. See "Service looks down."
Your QR code will not scan. See "QR code will not scan."
Your page was flagged, blocked, or taken down. See "Flagged or taken down."
The Link Will Not Add or Click in Your Bio
This is the most common complaint, and the cause is almost always the platform, not Linktree itself.
On Instagram: the link must go in the Website field of your profile, not the bio text, and Instagram sometimes flags shared link-in-bio domains. Full walkthrough: Linktree not working on Instagram.
On TikTok: the clickable Website field only appears for Business and Creator accounts, and editing is mobile-app only. Full walkthrough: Linktree not working on TikTok.
Quick check that covers both: make sure the link is in the dedicated website field (not typed into your bio text), starts with https://, and that you are editing in the mobile app.
Your Page Loads but the Buttons Are Dead
The page opens but tapping a link does nothing.
In-app browser: Instagram and TikTok open links inside a restrictive in-app browser. Tap the menu and choose Open in browser to test. If it works there, the in-app browser is the issue.
Ad blocker or VPN: these can block the scripts Linktree uses. Disable them and retry.
Outdated app: update the social app, then reload your profile.
Links Not Showing on Your Linktree
You added links but they do not appear, or the toggle next to them is greyed out.
Every link needs both a title and a valid URL. Without a title, Linktree leaves the link inactive and hides it.
Check the link is toggled on in your dashboard.
Remove stray spaces from the URL and make sure it is complete.
The Service Looks Down
If nothing loads at all, the problem may be on Linktree's side or your connection.
Check whether Linktree itself is having an outage (their status page or a quick search).
Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to rule out your network.
Clear your browser or app cache and try again in a few minutes.
Your QR Code Will Not Scan
A QR code that points to your Linktree but will not scan is almost always a design or file issue, not an account one.
Contrast: use dark code on a light background. Low contrast is the top cause of scan failures.
Size and resolution: export a high-resolution PNG or SVG, and do not print it too small.
Still valid: your QR keeps working as long as the account is active and you have not changed your username. Changing your username breaks the link the code points to.
You Were Flagged or Taken Down
If your page shows a warning, was blocked, or disappeared, it is a trust and safety issue.
Confirm your links do not point to anything that breaks community standards.
Understand that on a free plan you share the linktr.ee domain with everyone else, so other people's behavior can affect how platforms treat your page. We cover this in depth in is Linktree safe.
The Root Cause Behind Many of These: Shared Domains
Several of the problems above (Instagram flagging, TikTok blocking, takedowns) share one root cause: on a free link-in-bio plan, your page lives on a domain you share with every other free user. When a platform polices that domain, your page inherits a reputation you did not create and cannot control.
You cannot fix other people's behavior, and most free plans do not let you move your page to your own domain. That structural limit is why the same issues keep coming back.
When the Fix Is to Switch
If the recurring fixes are wearing thin, the durable answer is a link page on your own domain, so platforms judge your reputation alone.
Link will not add or click: use the website field, not bio text; on TikTok switch to a Business account. See the Instagram and TikTok guides.
Buttons dead: open in a real browser, disable VPN or ad blocker, update the app.
Links not showing: add a title and valid URL, toggle the link on.
Service down: check status, switch network, clear cache.
QR will not scan: raise contrast, export high resolution, keep your username.
Flagged or taken down: review content; consider your own domain. See is Linktree safe.
Why is my Linktree not working?
The cause depends on the symptom. The most common is that a social platform will not show or click the link, which is usually because the link is in your bio text instead of the website field, or because of an account restriction. Other causes are a dead in-app browser, links missing a title or toggle, a flagged shared domain, or a service outage.
Why is my Linktree not working on Instagram but works elsewhere?
Instagram requires the link in the Website field of your profile and can flag shared link-in-bio domains. See the dedicated Instagram guide for the full set of causes and fixes.
Why can't I add my Linktree on TikTok?
TikTok only shows a clickable Website field to Business and Creator accounts, and you must edit it in the mobile app. Switching account type is free and removes any follower requirement. See the dedicated TikTok guide.
Why are my links not showing on my Linktree page?
A link needs both a title and a valid URL to appear, and it must be toggled on. Links missing a title are left inactive and hidden. Remove stray spaces and confirm the URL is complete.
Why won't my Linktree QR code scan?
Usually a design or file problem: use high contrast (dark code on light background), export a high-resolution PNG or SVG, and do not print it too small. The code keeps working as long as your account is active and your username has not changed.
Is it worth switching off Linktree if it keeps breaking?
If the recurring issue is shared-domain flagging, yes, because a link page on your own domain avoids it. Tools like Shelfy include free custom domains and let you import your existing links in one paste.
