Why Your OG Image Is Not Showing on Facebook (7 Fixes)

Why Does This Happen?

Facebook uses Open Graph (OG) tags to determine how your link preview appears. When the og:image tag is missing, incorrect, or inaccessible, Facebook either shows no image or picks a random one from your page.

Common Causes

• Missing og:image meta tag in your HTML
• Image URL is relative instead of absolute
• Image is too small (must be at least 200×200px)
• Image file is too large (over 8MB)
• Image is not accessible to Facebook's crawler
• SSL certificate issues
• Facebook has cached an old version

7 Solutions to Fix Your OG Image

1. Add or Fix Your og:image Tag

Make sure your HTML head contains the og:image tag with an absolute URL:

<meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg" />
<meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="630" />
<meta property="og:image:type" content="image/jpeg" />

2. Check Image Size Requirements

Facebook requires images to meet these specifications:

• Minimum size: 200×200 pixels
• Recommended size: 1200×630 pixels for optimal display
• Maximum file size: 8MB
• Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF (no SVG!)

3. Use Absolute URLs

Always use absolute URLs starting with https:// - relative URLs won't work:

4. Ensure Facebook Can Access Your Image

Check that your image isn't blocked by:

• robots.txt file
• Server-side authentication
• Firewall or CDN restrictions
• Geographic restrictions

5. Clear Facebook's Cache

Facebook aggressively caches link previews. To force a refresh:

1. Go to Facebook Sharing Debugger
2. Enter your URL
3. Click 'Debug' then 'Scrape Again'
4. Wait a few seconds and check the preview

6. Fix SSL/HTTPS Issues

Facebook requires HTTPS for og:image URLs. If you're using HTTP or have SSL certificate issues:

• Switch to HTTPS URLs
• Ensure your SSL certificate is valid
• Check for mixed content warnings

7. Use LinkPreview for Instant Fixes

If you can't modify your website's code, LinkPreview lets you create custom link previews instantly:

• No coding required
• Works with any URL
• Custom image, title, and description
• Works on all social platforms

Testing Tools

Use these official tools to debug your OG tags:

Frequently Asked Questions