Are you having trouble trying to use the Mangadex extension in your Tachiyomi app?
Maybe the extension is just not working and not opening at all no matter how much you try to open it.
Many users have recently reported this issue as Mangadex is the go-to place to read manga for many readers.
Mangadex is one of the leading manga sites for reading manga, manhwa and manhuas online for free and in high quality.
In this article, we will extensively look at the reasons why the Mangadex extension is not working in Tachiyomi and how you can fix it easily.
Why Is Tachiyomi Mangadex Not Working?
There can be various reasons why Tachiyomi’s Mangadex is not working.
One of the major reasons could be that the extension is not available anymore as manga sites frequently get shut down.
Another reason could be that the site is blocked in your region or just isn’t available.
In case of a server outage faced by Mangadex, Tachiyomi will not be able to load manga from there.
Other reasons can include an outdated version of the Tachiyomi app or technical errors in Tachiyomi.
Whatever the reason is there is no need to worry as we are here to help you in fixing the issue as we have discussed in our fixes section below.
How To Fix Tachiyomi Mangadex Not Working?
To fix the Tachiyomi Mangadex extension you can try to add the extension again, and check the Tachiyomi server and Mangadex server. Additionally, you can also use a VPN, use an alternative extension for the time being and restart the Tachiyomi app.
1. Add The Extension Again
The first fix that you can try when you see that the Mangadex extension is not working on Tachiyonmi is to add the extension again to your Tachiyopmi account.
Sometimes due to some glitches, the extensions might stop working. In that case, you should add the extension after deleting it and check whether that solves the issue.
- Open the Tachiyomi app.
- Go to the “Browse” section.
- Tap on the “Extensions” tab.
- Locate the extension you want to use and click the “INSTALL” button to the right of it.
- Continue with the installation.
2. Check Server Status
The next fix that you should try is to check the server status of Tachiyomi and Mangadex. If the server of any one of them is having maintenance or going through an outage then that can be the reason for the extension of Mangadex not working on Tachiyomi.
Make sure to wait for some time if you find any server issues as the chances are that the technical team is trying to fix it from their end. It should not take long for Tachiyomi or Mangadex to come back online.
3. Use A VPN
In case there are some region restrictions that are blocking you from using the Mangadex extension with Tachiyomi then you should use a VPN and then open it from Tachiyomi.
To do that you will have to download a VPN from the Play Store or you can buy a VPN subscription from a trusted service provider like NordVPN.
Now enable VPN on your device and try to open Mangadex from Tachiyomi.
4. Use An Alternative Extension
As an alternative fix, you can try to use other extensions for the time being. Oftentimes times the manga sites get banned due to which it might not work in your Tachiyomi anymore.
You should try to use other extensions and alternatives of Mangadex in case you are absolutely unable to open it.
5. Restart Tachiyomi App
It can be that your Tachiyomi app is the reason why Mangadex is not working. Maybe there is a glitch or a bug that is preventing Tachiyomi from opening the Mangadex extension.
Make sure to do a restart after doing a force stop to solve this bug issue. On your device, go to Settings >> Apps >> Tachiyomi >> Force Stop to stop the Tachiyomi App immediately.
Now open it and see whether you can open the Mangadex extension.
6. Update Tachiyomi App
Verify that you are running the latest version of the Tachiyomi app on your device. The team of Tachiyomi App regularly release app updates which make the app function better by getting rid of the bugs and glitches in the app.
You can easily update the Tachiyomi App by going to the Play Store or App Store and then updating the app from there.
7. Contact Tachiyomi App Support
After you have tried the above fixes you should be able to fix the Mangadex extension issue in Tachiyomi App.
However, if you are still having problems then please go to the Reddit community of the Tachiyomi App and talk to the other users as they might be able to help you out.