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
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.
- Open the MetaMask extension.
- Click on Refresh List at the bottom of the pop-up window.
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.
- Open the MetaMask extension and click on the Profile icon.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and click on Experimental.
- Turn on the Use Token Detection option. After turning it on, close MetaMask and open it again and you should find your funds in your wallet.
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
- Click on the three dots at the top right corner.
- Open Settings.
- Click on About Chrome from the sidebar on the left. Chrome will check for updates and install the latest version of the browser.
Updating Mozilla Firefox
- Click on the three lines at the top right corner.
- Visit Settings.
- Go to General settings and scroll down to Firefox Updates.
- Click on the option Restart to Update Firefox. After a quick restart, the latest update will be installed on 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
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of Chrome.
- Go to More tools and then click on Clear browsing data.
- Here, select Browsing History, Cookies, other site data, and Cached images and files.
- On the Time range, select All time.
- Now click on Clear data. This will remove all unnecessary and corrupted cached data from your browser. Launch Metamask again and see if you can see your token balance.
Clearing Browsing Data and Cache in Firefox
- Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines at the top right corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Click on the Privacy and Security option on the sidebar.
- Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data and click on Clear data…
- Select Cookies and Site Data as well as Cached Web Content.
- Lastly, click on Clear. All your cache and temporary files will be removed and MetaMasjk should start working as intended.
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.
- Open the MetaMask extension and click on the Profile icon.
- Now click on the Lock button located next to My Accounts. It will log out you from MetaMask and you will have to enter your password to unlock MetaMask. It will reload the session and cause it to display your token balance which was not available earlier due to corrupted data.
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
- Open Chrome and click on the extension icon on the top right side of your toolbar.
- Click on Manage extensions.
- On the extension page, Turn on Developer mode by clicking on the toggle.
- Now, click on Update. Chrome will look for any available updates for the current extensions and update them.
Updating MetaMask on Firefox
- Click on the three horizontal lines at the top right corner.
- Select Add-ons and themes from the list.
- On the add-ons page, click on the gear icon next to Manage Your Extensions.
- Here, select the option Update Add-ons Automatically. Firefox will look for updates and update your extensions in the background.
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.
- Open the MetaMask extension.
- Click on the Network button as shown below. It will reveal a drop-down menu with the list of your saved networks.
- Select the network corresponding to your cryptocurrency. For example, an ETH token will show up on Ethereum Mainnet Network. Once you are on the correct blockchain network, your tokens should be visible to you.
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.
- On Chrome, right-click on the MetaMask extension icon.
- Select Manage extensions.
- Here, it will request permission to Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites that you visit.
- Click on the drop-down menu and select all sites.
- Close all browser windows and relaunch your browser. With access to read and change site data, MetaMask should be able to show you your latest token balance. On Firefox, these permissions are enabled by default for Metamask.
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
- Click on the extension icon at the top right corner of Chrome.
- Click on the three dots next to MetaMask.
- Select the option, Remove from Chrome…
- It will open a dialogue box, click on Remove. MetaMask will be uninstalled from your Chrome browser. Go to Chrome Web Store and download MetaMask to re-install it.
Re-installing MetaMask on Firefox.
- Right-click on the MetaMask icon.
- Select Remove Extension from the list.
- Click on the Remove option in the dialogue box. This will successfully remove MetaMask from Firefox. Head over to the Add-ons and themes store and download MetaMask from there.
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.