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Bubble Data Not Showing in Live Version

Workaround available Web, Mobile Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

When data appears in development but not live, it is usually privacy rules blocking searches or fields, or the data simply isn't in the live database (dev and live are separate). Check privacy rules, copy data to live, and redeploy.

Most likely fix: Test privacy rules.

Symptoms

Repeating groups or text are empty on the live app but work in version-test; some users see data and others don't.

Why it happens

  • Privacy rules don't allow 'Find this in searches' or the needed fields
  • Roles added to data types that block existing searches
  • Data exists only in the development database
  • Privacy rule changes not deployed to live

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Test privacy rules

    1. Go to Data > Privacy and open the data type
    2. Temporarily add a rule 'Current User is logged in' with 'Find this in searches' and field access
    3. If data appears, tighten the rule until it works

  2. 2. Check the live database

    1. Go to Data > App data and switch to the Live database
    2. Copy the needed data from development to live if it's missing

  3. 3. Redeploy

    1. Deploy the development version to live so privacy rules and data types match

  4. 4. Recreate broken roles

    1. If deleted rules still seem applied, recreate the role and report it to Bubble support

This guide also covers

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  • bubble repeating group empty live

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