It doesn’t matter which is your favorite social media platform or messaging app because they all have stickers. Even if you tried to resist them, there had to be at least a few people talking to you. The Instagram Story music sticker is one of the most popular in its assortment.
The music label means “Turn up the volume, please”. Listening to music on Instagram Stories is very important to many people. So what happens when it’s lost? Don’t worry, there are several solutions to this problem and this article covers them.
Sign Out of Instagram
First things first, let’s cover the basics. When was the last time you logged out of Instagram? Probably for a while. A quick and easy fix that can reset Instagram and bring back the music tag. Just go to Instagram settings and swipe until you see “Sign out”. Tap the button.
Now all you have to do is log in again. Usually you won’t need to retype your password, but just in case, make sure you remember it.
update Instagram
If you’ve seen the music tag in other people’s stories but can’t find it yourself, maybe your Instagram needs an update. If it is not automatic on your smartphone, you may have missed an important application for Instagram and some other applications.
Check the Play Store or App Store for any updates to make sure you have the latest version. There’s a big chance this will solve the lost music label mystery.
Reinstall Instagram
If you’re sure you have the latest version of Instagram but the music sticker is still not there, maybe it’s time to reinstall the app. First, you need to uninstall the app from your phone.
After that go back and download it again from your app store. Many users promise that this is the move that brings back the Instagram story music sticker.
“Borrow” the sticker
One minute the music sticker was there and the next it was gone. What happened? There’s a chance it’s just a minor glitch in the app. A nice trick that might work in this situation is to use someone else’s music tag and try to apply it to your Story. Here’s what you’ll do:
- Find someone playing music from your contact on their Instagram Story.
- Tap the name of the song they are playing on the screen.
- A window will pop up and show you the name of the song and artist.
- Tap on the “Try Music in Your Story” icon that you see on the screen.
That’s all you have to do. The music sticker is very likely to reappear in your Instagram sticker library.
Transition from Business to Personal Account
Have you recently switched from a personal Instagram account to a Business account? So, the missing Instagram music tag has not changed. Business account users are not allowed to use the music tag in their Stories.
This is probably due to some copyright violations as many of them advertise and sell products on their account. Your only option is to switch from Business to Personal. However, to get the music label back you will have to give up a few features that you can only get with the Business account. “Scroll up” and “Email” are some of them.
Wait
The missing music tag in your Instagram Story is an inconvenience. But if it’s been there a while ago, there’s a good chance it will come back. Sometimes all you have to do is wait a bit. It’s probably best not to check every few minutes though.
The sticker will be back shortly unless Instagram plans to remove the feature completely. But if you’re impatient or it doesn’t appear for days or weeks, you can always contact Instagram directly.
Are You in the Right Region?
One of the more frustrating features of Instagram Story music is that it’s not available worldwide. Unfortunately, it is only available in a few countries. At the time of writing, the list included the US, UK, Sweden, France, Germany, New Zealand and Australia.
It’s unclear when other counties will get the music option, but Instagram has promised to expand the list. So if you’re in one of these countries and have traveled to another, that’s why the music label is missing. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to get it back until you get home.
Does This Happen With Other Stickers?
Instagram users have complained about other stickers and features missing on Instagram. The Question tag, where you let your followers ask you questions, also gave some users a headache.
When launched, it did not spawn everywhere at once. But after a while, IG fixed this issue. New stickers may experience the same issue from time to time. And you can always try one of the listed solutions too.
(Instagram) Let The Music Play
The Instagram Music feature is really cool. What better way to spice up your Story with a song that reflects your current mood? Hopefully, everyone will be able to enjoy this option soon. By the way, if your music tag is missing, you can try to restore it with the methods described in this article.
Have the music sticker ever disappeared from your Story? were you able to fix it? Let us know in the comments section below.
