How to Fix Facebook When It Keeps Auto-Scrolling

If Facebook keeps scrolling by itself, the problem is usually caused by a browser extension, a stuck touchscreen gesture, a faulty mouse or trackpad, or a glitch in the Facebook app. The right fix depends on where it happens and whether the scrolling is constant or only happens in one part of the site.

This guide walks through the most likely causes first, then moves to deeper checks if Facebook still keeps moving on its own.

Check Whether the Problem Is Happening in the App or the Browser

Start by identifying where the auto-scrolling happens. If it only occurs in a browser, the cause is often an extension, cached site data, or an input-device issue. If it only happens in the Facebook app, the problem is more likely to be the app itself or the device’s touch input.

• Only in a web browser: focus on extensions, browser settings, and mouse or trackpad input.
• Only in the Facebook app: check for app updates, cache problems, and touchscreen issues.
• Everywhere on the device: suspect a faulty mouse, trackpad, touchscreen, or accessibility setting.

Rule Out a Stuck Mouse, Trackpad, or Touchscreen

A bad scroll wheel, a touchpad that is registering phantom gestures, or a touchscreen with ghost touches can make Facebook move without you touching anything. This is especially common on laptops and tablets.

1. Disconnect any external mouse and test again.
2. If you use a laptop, try disabling the touchpad temporarily and see whether the problem stops.
3. Wipe the screen clean if you are using a touchscreen device.
4. If possible, test with another mouse or keyboard to see whether the scrolling still happens.
5. Look for accidental touches near the edge of the screen on tablets and 2-in-1 devices.

Close Browser Extensions That Can Interfere with Facebook

In a browser, extensions are one of the most common reasons Facebook behaves strangely. Ad blockers, auto-scroll tools, accessibility add-ons, and script blockers can all interfere with page movement or page loading.

1. Open your browser’s extensions page.
2. Disable extensions one by one, starting with ad blockers, scrolling tools, and privacy or script-blocking add-ons.
3. Reload Facebook after each change to see whether the scrolling stops.
4. If the issue disappears, leave the problematic extension disabled or remove it.
5. Try Facebook in a private or incognito window to see whether extensions are the cause.

Clear Facebook Site Data or App Cache

Corrupted cached data can make Facebook load incorrectly and behave erratically. Clearing the site data in a browser or clearing the app cache on mobile can often fix unstable scrolling.

1. In a browser, clear Facebook’s cookies and cached files, then sign in again.
2. On Android, clear the Facebook app cache from the app settings if available on your device.
3. If the app is still misbehaving, remove and reinstall it to replace damaged app files.
4. After clearing data, test Facebook before changing any other settings so you can tell whether the fix worked.

Check for Accessibility or Scrolling Settings

Some devices and browsers include accessibility options that change how scrolling behaves. If a setting was enabled accidentally, Facebook may seem to move on its own or jump unexpectedly while you browse.

• Mouse and touchpad settings that increase scroll speed or gesture sensitivity
• Accessibility features such as Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, or touch-related assistive options
• Browser settings that affect smooth scrolling or page motion
• Device-level settings that change how taps, swipes, or wheel input is handled

Update the Facebook App and Your Browser

Outdated software can cause strange interface bugs. If Facebook started auto-scrolling after an update, or after being out of date for a long time, updating the app or browser may fix the issue.

1. Update Facebook from the App Store or Google Play if you use the mobile app.
2. Update your browser to the latest version if the problem happens on desktop.
3. Install any pending operating system updates if the issue seems tied to touch or input behavior.
4. Reopen Facebook after updating and check whether the scrolling problem is gone.

Try Facebook in Another Browser or Device

Testing on a different browser or device helps narrow down the cause quickly. If Facebook works normally elsewhere, the problem is likely local to one app, browser profile, or piece of hardware.

• If Facebook works in another browser, the original browser or one of its extensions is probably the problem.
• If Facebook works on your phone but not your PC, focus on desktop input devices and browser settings.
• If the issue follows your account across devices, it may be tied to a Facebook interface bug or a temporary site issue.

If the Feed Keeps Jumping Around

Sometimes the problem is not true auto-scrolling but the feed jumping because content keeps loading above or below the part you are reading. This can happen when videos, comments, or hidden elements finish loading and shift the page layout.

• Wait a moment for the page to finish loading before interacting with it.
• Reduce extensions that block or rewrite page content.
• Try a different browser if layout shifting is happening often.
• On mobile, switch to a stronger connection if posts are loading slowly and causing the feed to rearrange.

When to Suspect a Facebook-Side Problem

If Facebook scrolls automatically on multiple devices, in multiple browsers, and only on Facebook, the problem may be on Facebook’s side rather than yours. In that case, there may be nothing to fix locally except waiting and trying again later.

What to Try First

• Disconnect or replace your mouse if you are on desktop.
• Disable browser extensions and test Facebook in a private window.
• Clear Facebook cache or site data.
• Check touchpad and touchscreen settings for phantom input.
• Update the Facebook app or browser if it is out of date.

In most cases, one of those fixes will reveal the cause quickly. If none of them helps, the problem is usually either a device input fault or a temporary Facebook-side glitch.