Why is MetaMask Not Showing Token Balance?
Why is MetaMask Not Showing Token Balance?
There can be various factors that might be causing MetaMask to misbehave. This could be because of an outdated web browser, poor internet connection, or issues with the Metamask extension itself. Using adblockers and VPNs can also result in such issues or you might not have provided the required permissions to the MetaMask extension.
Fix MetaMask Not Showing Token Balance
Fix MetaMask Not Showing Token Balance
Now that we are aware of the possible factors that can cause MetaMask to not show the tokens in your wallet, Let us take a look at some of the ways that you can try out to fix this issue by yourself.
1. Refresh the MetaMask Page
Crypto transactions can take a while to process and show up in your wallet depending on the blockchain. So if you are unable to see your transactions and tokens then try refreshing the MetaMask list.
2. Enable Experimental Token Detection
MetaMask has recently added an experimental feature that uses third-party APIs to detect new tokens in your wallet. You can enable it if you are not able to see your tokens in MetaMask. Below are the steps to enable Token detection.
3. Restart Your Web Browser
If your MetaMask is misbehaving then it could be due to an error in the browser. We recommend that you close all tabs and reopen the browser and then check your token balance. You should also restart your computer. It will reload all the resources and might help eliminate any temporary errors causing the issue.
4. Check Your Internet Connection
MetaMask might not be able to fetch your data due to a poor network. So check your internet and make sure you have a properly working connection. Turn off any device that could be hogging your internet.
5. Disable Adblocker and VPN
If you are running an ad blocker on your browser then you should turn it off. Adblockers also block cookies and scripts that might be required by Metamask to function correctly. So it is better to turn off the adblocker and then launch the MetaMask extension again. We also recommend that you should disable any VPN if you are using one as it can create connectivity problems.
6. Check for Updates on Your Browser
An out-of-date web browser can also be the cause of the issue. Extensions often drop support for older versions of web browsers so if you haven’t updated your web browser in a while then this could be a sign to update it.
Updating Google Chrome
Updating Mozilla Firefox
7. Delete Browsing History and Cache
Your web browser can accumulate a lot of temporary files called cache over time that might get corrupted causing extensions not to work properly. So you should clear your browsing data and cache to get rid of corrupted data.
Clearing Browsing Data and Cache in Chrome
Clearing Browsing Data and Cache in Firefox
8. Lock and Re-Login to your MetaMask Account
Several users have reported that logging into MetaMask again fixes the issue and they can see their wallet balance. So you can try to log out and re-login to MetaMask.
9. Update MetaMask Extension
Like the web browser, an outdated extension can create compatibility issues and might carry bugs that could be the root of the problem. So you should update the MetaMask extension to the latest version to fix these issues.
Updating MetaMask on Chrome
Updating MetaMask on Firefox
10. Change Your Blockchain Network
Metamask is a multi-network wallet which means it can hold cryptocurrencies of multiple blockchains. You might not be able to see your tokens because you are currently on the wrong blockchain network where you don’t hold any tokens.
11. Grant Access to Data on All Sites
MetaMask requires permission to read and access data on all websites. Not granting this permission can result in it not showing proper account balance. Here is how you can fix it.
12. Reinstall MetaMask Extension
If all the above methods haven’t worked for you then you should consider re-installing MetaMask. The problem could be due to a faulty installation and this will ensure you have the latest version running on your device.
Re-installing MetaMask on Chrome
Re-installing MetaMask on Firefox.
Final Words
Final Words
This brings us to the end of our list. having a decentralized wallet has its pros but also carries some cons as unlike centralized wallets, if you lose your crypto, they are lost forever and cannot be retrieved. So I hope all the above troubleshooting methods helped you fix the issue, and do let us know which method worked for you in the comments below.
