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My activity head and shoulders disappeared?

26 replies

Sortis · 16/02/2026 17:53

On laptop. It briefly flashes up on a refresh, but then disappears. Means I can't see things like private messages, log out and settings.

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LilyMumsnet · 16/02/2026 17:55

Hi OP

This sounds like it might be a browser issue you're having. Please could you try clearing your cache and logging back into the site?

Saucery · 16/02/2026 17:55

Me too! I’ve started a thread on it in Site Stuff and MN say it’s the app. But I’m not on the app…..

GaelsBlue · 16/02/2026 18:01

Mine has disappeared too - I'm on the mobile site.

justtheotheronemrswembley · 16/02/2026 18:03

I'm on a laptop, all ok here so far.

Sortis · 16/02/2026 18:13

Is it possible to clear the cache just for this website? I don't want to lose all my saved logins and passwords. Would it flash up and disappear if it were a cache thing?

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GaelsBlue · 16/02/2026 18:51

I've tried using another browser, my account icon is there at the top, but the site doesn't work at all.

BIWI · 16/02/2026 22:31

Same here! Also on my laptop.

It’s disappeared on DuckDuckGo, but still visible on Safari and Chrome.

JaneJeffer · 17/02/2026 11:58

Mine disappeared after I marked all as read. I could see it for a second when I refreshed the page but not for long enough to click on. Then it reappeared when I got a new notification.

APinkMohairJumperKnittedByAnImbecile · 17/02/2026 12:12

BIWI · 16/02/2026 22:31

Same here! Also on my laptop.

It’s disappeared on DuckDuckGo, but still visible on Safari and Chrome.

Edited

Same here.

HebeMumsnet · 18/02/2026 10:55

Also, if anyone is able to get a screen recording of this. If it's possible to catch it disappearing that would be great, but we understand that might be fairly tricky. Would be interesting to at least see what it looks like when the head and shoulders aren't there. Thank you. Flowers

BIWI · 18/02/2026 11:09

@HebeMumsnet How do I add a screenshot? Tried to co a c+p, which appears in the message box, but it disappears when I press post!

BIWI · 18/02/2026 11:12

OK - I took a photo of my screen instead:

My activity head and shoulders disappeared?
NoFiller · 18/02/2026 11:17

Do you need it? There are plenty of other dandruff shampoos on the market you could try.

Sortis · 18/02/2026 13:00

NoFiller · 18/02/2026 11:17

Do you need it? There are plenty of other dandruff shampoos on the market you could try.

I’m so glad you took the the time to post that because it is THE funniest thing I’ve read all year. Seriously. I literally snorted my coffee all over the keyboard. You owe me a new laptop 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😹😂

/s.

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Sortis · 22/02/2026 15:15

Still no access to nicknames or private messages on my laptop. I'm using Chrome.

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HowAmIGoingToBeAnOptimistAboutThis · 22/02/2026 23:52

Same here, I'm also on Duck Duck Go. Will be on my work laptop tomorrow so will see if it's also an issue on Edge.

BeckyAMumsnet · 23/02/2026 12:29

We’ve noticed that some users browsing via DuckDuckGo experience issues on the site, usually things like pages not loading properly or certain features not behaving as they should.

DuckDuckGo’s browser and privacy settings can block or restrict certain scripts and content that our site relies on to function fully. Because of that, some features may not work as intended.

If you continue to experience problems, we’d suggest trying an alternative browser (such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox) to see if the issue persists. That helps us determine whether it’s browser-related.

Unfortunately, some behaviour is outside our direct control due to the way certain privacy-focused browsers operate.

JaneJeffer · 23/02/2026 12:36

Funny how that only started happening last week 🧐

Sortis · 23/02/2026 13:02

Yes, I think people were a bit too vocal about how good Duck is at speeding the site up.

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HappyCheesy · 23/02/2026 13:32

also happening on Firefox. Means I have to use the mobile site to change name or access any other account settings. As soon as I try to access the region with the account icon, it disappears.

Saucery · 23/02/2026 13:45

There’s a workaround someone on my thread about this mentioned - second to top left hand Talk link gives you Customise, so you can Log Out, change name etc. I wouldn’t like to speculate that DuckDuckGo users might find that disappears Wink
How odd that browser settings should target one specific user link option. I’m sure there’s a techsplanation for it.
ETA to clarify which Talk link gives you customise.

JaneJeffer · 26/02/2026 21:58

There seems to be a correlation between the reloading on DDG and the Nat West ad covering the page on other browsers

SwedishEdith · 26/02/2026 22:04

I think only seeing notifications when I have one versus no ads is a trade off I live with.

JaneJeffer · 27/02/2026 16:00

This is bonkers - all from MN

My activity head and shoulders disappeared?