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The Download button does nothing

Usually the browser is blocking or hiding the download. A few quick checks fix it.

By the ReelGrab editorial team, about a 2 minute fix

Last updated: October 29, 2026

What you see

You press Download and nothing seems to happen.

Quick fix

  1. 1

    Look for the downloads icon in your browser. The file may already be there.

  2. 2

    Allow downloads for the site if asked.

  3. 3

    Reload the page and press Download once.

Common causes

A browser prompt you did not see

On iPhone, Safari asks for confirmation in a small prompt that is easy to miss.

Downloads blocked for the site

A browser setting can block automatic downloads until you allow them.

Private browsing

Some browsers block or hide downloads in a private window.

Not enough storage

A full device cannot save a new file, so the download stops at once.

A large file that is slow to start

A long video can take several seconds before the first data arrives.

Step by step on your device

  1. 1

    Tap Download, then tap Download in the small prompt.

  2. 2

    Tap the Downloads icon in the Safari address bar.

  3. 3

    Tap the file, then Share and Save Video.

The details

What is going on

The preview appeared, so the file was found. The last step is your browser saving it, and that step can be blocked, delayed or hidden, especially on phones.

Check these in order

Most cases are solved by one of these.

  1. Look for a downloads icon in the address bar or toolbar. The file may already be there.
  2. On iPhone, Safari asks for confirmation first. Tap Download in the small prompt, then open the Downloads icon.
  3. Allow downloads for the site if your browser asks. In Chrome, open the lock icon next to the address and set Automatic downloads to Allow.
  4. Leave private browsing, since some browsers block downloads there.
  5. Reload the page, paste the link again and press Download once.
  6. Check that your device has free storage.

Large files

A long video can take a while to start, because the browser waits for the first data. Wait about ten seconds before pressing again, as extra presses can start extra downloads.

Still stuck?

Try another browser, such as Chrome or Safari, and tell us the device and browser on the contact page if it still fails.

How to avoid it next time

Questions people ask

Should I press the button again?

Wait about ten seconds first. Extra presses can start extra downloads.

Does a different browser help?

Often yes. Try Chrome or Safari if one browser keeps failing.

The progress stops halfway. What now?

Press Download again. It starts from the beginning on a steady connection.

Ready to try again?

Follow the quick fix above, then paste your link once more.

Open the video downloader

Related help

The box turns red or says the link is not valid.

Please paste a valid link

See the fix The video downloader page says the link is not supported.

That link is not from a site we support yet

See the fix The tool says the post may be private, deleted or unavailable.

This post couldn't be fetched

See the fix The tool asks you to wait a minute.

Too many requests or rate-limiting us

See the fix

Still stuck? Contact us with the link, your device and your browser.