Disappearing follow button

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  gabrielcollage · Member · Feb 10, 2018 at 11:43 am

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  I know this is a bit of an odd problem, but the “follow” button in my reader for other people’s blogs keeps on disappearing. I know exactly where it’s supposed to be (ie. on the bottom right, below their name). About once every 2 weeks, the follow button is there (it reappears) and following people becomes really easy. And then it disappears again.

  Is there something that’s affecting how my WordPress works? Is there something I need to uninstall maybe that’s making this fault happen?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Feb 11, 2018 at 9:48 pm

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  What is/are the exact URL(s) of the site or sites you are not seeing a follow button on please?

  Please act on all the tips here https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/ first.

  • Make sure you are running an up to date browser version found at http://browsehappy.com
  • Make sure you have both JavaScript and third party cookies enabled https://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/#how-do-i-enable-third-party-cookies.
  • Disable any adblocker browser add-ons and all browser extensions and adons.
  • Try clearing your browser cache https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/#clearing-your-browser-cache
  • Try using another browser.

  All sites with upgraded plans include access to live chat support. https://en.support.wordpress.com/live-chat/ https://wordpress.com/help/contact At times when all operators are busy or unavailable, you’ll be able to get through to private email support.

  If you are not successful post this specific info first
  (a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.
  (b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://supportdetails.com/

  Then type modlook into the sidebar tags on this thread for Staff help. How do I get a Moderator/Staff reply for my question? https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/#how-do-i-get-a-moderatorstaff-reply-for-my-question

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  gabrielcollage · Member · Feb 11, 2018 at 10:45 pm

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  Thank you so much! I just went through the steps and it turns out it was my ad blocker that meant that the follow buttons weren’t appearing. I’ve disabled it for wordpress.com and now all the follow buttons are back! I’ve had this problem for ages, thanks so much for helping me sort it :)

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  timethief · Member · Feb 12, 2018 at 3:37 am

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  You’re welcome.