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Instagram DM automation is not working!

  • January 10, 2026
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Meto Club

My Instagram DM automation suddenly stopped responding to most messages, even though I haven’t changed any settings.

The automation is enabled for all Reels and posts, but it currently replies to only 1 out of every 10 comments. Since my settings haven’t changed for over a year, I don’t believe this is a configuration issue.

An urgent solution would be greatly appreciated, as hundreds of customers are currently unable to receive price information.

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cata_rendon
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  • Manychat Community Moderator
  • January 10, 2026

Hi @Meto Club ,  I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing issues now with your IG Comment Trigger.

A quick fix that often helps is refreshing your Instagram permissions in ManyChat.
You can do this by going to your ManyChat account and clicking Help → Refresh Permissions.

Here’s a step-by-step guide in case you need it:
https://help.manychat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14281308423452-Instagram-automation-troubleshooting

Additionally, you can always check if there’s any ongoing system issue by visiting the ManyChat Status Page:
https://status.manychat.com/

Also, Just as a reminder, Instagram comment automations only trigger once per user per post. If the same user commented again, the automation would not fire a second time.

Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Cata Rendon


Meto Club
  • Author
  • Up-and-Comer
  • January 10, 2026

Even after updating Instagram permissions, the issue still persists. Around 70% of my customers are not receiving messages sent via ManyChat.


Meto Club
  • Author
  • Up-and-Comer
  • January 10, 2026

I haven’t touched my settings for over a year, so I don’t believe this issue is caused by my configuration. I would appreciate it if you could investigate this on your side.

At the very least, you used to have a live support chat where you were able to assist. Now I’m submitting tickets and not receiving any response. This situation is seriously impacting my business.


NickUK42
  • Up-and-Comer
  • January 10, 2026

I'm having the same issues with the DM automation, I've not long signed up and currently on the trial but I can't seem to get any working for Facebook or Instagram.


same here... it suddenly stopped working. Even after updating the insta permissions


cata_rendon
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  • Manychat Community Moderator
  • January 11, 2026

I haven’t touched my settings for over a year, so I don’t believe this issue is caused by my configuration. I would appreciate it if you could investigate this on your side.

At the very least, you used to have a live support chat where you were able to assist. Now I’m submitting tickets and not receiving any response. This situation is seriously impacting my business.

Hi ​@Meto Club  I am a Manychat user like you and part of the community, I dont work for Manychat support team. What I would recommend you to do in this case is to contact MC support directly, also you can use the support chat in the help center. https://help.manychat.com/hc/en-us

Hope this helps

Cata Rendon


Meto Club
  • Author
  • Up-and-Comer
  • January 13, 2026

Issue remains, im on contact with manychat support but there is no hope.