Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, but many users are unaware of the hidden features and hacks that can make their experience even better. Whether you want to boost engagement, improve privacy, or just have fun, here are some secret Instagram tricks you should try!
1. View Instagram Stories Without Them Knowing
Want to watch someone’s story without appearing in their viewers’ list? Here are two methods:
- Use Airplane Mode: Open Instagram, let the stories load, then switch to airplane mode and watch them. Close Instagram before turning your internet back on.
- Use Save Free: Using Save Free story viewer allows you to view Instagram stories anonymously.
2. Rearrange Your Instagram Filters
Tired of scrolling through filters you don’t use? You can rearrange or hide them:
- When editing a post, scroll to the end of the filter list and tap “Manage.”
- Drag and drop filters to reorder them or uncheck the ones you don’t want.
3. Use Special Fonts in Your Bio and Captions
Stand out with unique fonts:
- Use websites like LingoJam or Cool Fancy Text Generator to generate stylish text.
- Copy and paste the text into your Instagram bio or captions.
4. Add Line Breaks in Captions Without Dots or Dashes
Instagram doesn’t allow direct line breaks, but here’s a trick:
- Write your caption in your phone’s Notes app.
- Copy and paste it into Instagram.
- Use the invisible space (⠀) from a website like Editpad to create clean line breaks.
5. Hide Specific Posts Without Deleting Them
Want to clean up your profile without losing content?
- Use Archive Mode: Tap the three dots on a post and select “Archive.” You can restore it anytime.
6. See All Posts You’ve Ever Liked
Want to find an old post you liked?
- Go to Settings > Your Activity > Likes to see all your liked posts.
7. Turn Off Read Receipts in DMs
Avoid showing “Seen” in DMs:
- Read messages in Airplane Mode or from notifications preview to avoid triggering the “Seen” status.
8. Create Quick Replies for DMs
If you receive the same questions often in Business Accounts, save time with quick replies:
- Go to Settings > Business > Saved Replies and create canned responses for FAQs.
9. Save High-Quality Instagram Photos Without Screenshots
Instead of taking blurry screenshots:
- Open Instagram on a browser, right-click on an image, and select Inspect Element to find the high-resolution version.
10. Use Multiple Links in Your Bio
Instagram allows only one link in the bio, but you can use a trick:
- Use a Google Docs or Notion page with multiple links.
- Link to that page in your bio to create your own mini landing page.
11. Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Extra Security
Protect your account from hackers by enabling two-factor authentication:
- Go to Settings > Security > Two-Factor Authentication and follow the steps to add extra protection to your account.
12. Schedule Instagram Posts
If you use Instagram for business, you can schedule posts directly through Meta:
- Use Meta Business Suite to plan and schedule posts in advance without needing external tools.
13. Find the Best Time to Post for Maximum Engagement
Posting at the right time can boost engagement:
- Check Instagram Insights to see when your followers are most active and schedule your posts accordingly.
Final Thoughts
These hidden Instagram hacks can improve your experience, help you grow your audience, and make navigating the app much easier. Try them out and see how they work for you!
