Ever opened Instagram, ready to drop a witty reply to your bestie’s lunch post, and… no comments? Nada. Zip. Vanished into digital thin air. Before you rage quit the app or suspect something spooky, we’ve got good news—this is totally fixable!
Can’t see Instagram comments? Don’t worry, this is a common issue. It’s usually caused by app glitches, outdated versions, or settings. Just work through the simple steps below and you’ll likely be back to scrolling and commenting in no time!
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are some likely culprits:
Let’s dive into each of these and see how to fix ’em.
This might sound obvious, but it’s easy to miss. Instagram needs a strong internet connection to load comments. Try these quick fixes:
If the connection is solid, move on to the next fix.
Sometimes, the app just needs a little nap. Close Instagram completely (swipe it away) and open it again. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your phone. Sounds simple, but it works more often than you’d think!
An outdated app can do all sorts of weird stuff, including hiding comments. Head over to your App Store or Google Play:
If it’s already updated, great. If not, update and then relaunch the app to see if comments show up again.
Instagram gives users a lot of control now. One of those controls is offensive comment filtering. Sometimes it’s turned on by default.
To check:
This especially matters if you’re not seeing comments on your own posts. You might be filtering more than you mean to.
If it’s someone else’s post, the reason might be simple: they’ve disabled comments. That’s their choice, and nothing you can do will change it.
If it’s your post and you don’t see comments:
If it is, comments were turned off. Tap that to bring them back.
It’s harsh, but real—if you can’t see or comment on someone’s post, you might be blocked. Especially if:
Sadly, there’s no “You got blocked!” notification from Instagram. But if this sounds like your situation, that could be why comments are invisible.
Even the mighty Instagram has bad days. The servers can go down, affecting comments and other features.
Here’s how to check:
If it’s down, all you can do is wait. Grab a snack. Pet your dog. Life will go on.
For Android users, clearing the app cache can help refresh things without deleting anything important.
iPhone doesn’t offer a specific “clear cache” button. But you can delete and reinstall the app instead.
Sometimes your session glitches. Logging out and back in can clear up issues:
Wait a few seconds, then log back in. Fingers crossed—that might just do the trick!
When nothing else works, it’s time for the nuclear option: delete and reinstall Instagram. Here’s how:
This gives you a fresh install and often solves weird glitches like missing comments.
If all else fails, contact Instagram directly:
Let them know what’s going on. Include details like the type of device you’re using, and when the issue started happening. The more specific, the better!
If Instagram on your phone is giving you trouble, try using Instagram on your browser. Sometimes comments show up there even when they don’t on mobile. Handy, right?
Not seeing comments on Instagram is annoying—but it’s rarely permanent. Whether it’s a setting, a glitch, or just a bad hair day for the servers, one of the steps above should get you back on track.
Now go forth, scroll, like, and leave that fire emoji where it belongs—in the comment section! 🔥