Hey Treeinforest,
It sounds like you're having issues with downtime blocking something you want to be allowed.
If you're referring to the #images option in Messages to add GIFs to messages, we'd recommend checking your Screen Time settings to see if Messages or Safari has any Screen Time options enabled that could be blocking it. This article should help with reviewing those settings: Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
We'd also suggest reviewing the information in this article as it addresses issues with the #images being missing which may help resolve that: Send and save GIFs on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
"If #images is missing from app drawer
Make sure that the #images app is enabled:
- From the app drawer, swipe left, then tap
. - Tap Edit, then tap
to add the #images app.
Make sure that your keyboard is set to a supported language and region. Go to Settings > General and tap Language & Region.
The #images app is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, India, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan."
Thanks!