How to Delete and Remove Comments You Posted on Instagram

Instagram comments are a great way to interact with your followers and build community. However, sometimes you may post a comment that you later regret or that contains a typo. Fortunately, Instagram allows you to delete comments you have posted, either on your own posts or other people’s. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove comments on Instagram.

Delete a Comment You Posted on Your Own Instagram Post

1. Open the Instagram app on your phone and navigate to the post you commented on
2. Tap the comment bubble icon to open the comments
3. On Android, long press on the comment to reveal the delete icon
4. On iPhone, swipe left on the comment to reveal the delete option
5. Tap the trash can icon to delete your comment

The comment will immediately disappear. There is no undo option, so be sure you want to remove the comment before deleting.

Delete a Comment You Posted on Someone Else’s Instagram Post

1. Navigate to the post you commented on
2. Tap the comment bubble to open all comments
3. On Android, long press on your comment until the menu pops up
4. On iPhone, swipe your comment to the left
5. Tap the trash can icon to delete your comment

The comment will be removed right away. The post author will not receive any kind of notification that you deleted your comment.

Delete Multiple Comments at Once in the Instagram App

Rather than deleting comments one by one, you can delete multiple comments at once through your Instagram activity:

1. Tap your profile picture
2. Tap the 3 horizontal lines to access the menu
3. Choose Settings
4. Select Account > Comments
5. Tap “See All” to view all comments you’ve ever posted
6. Tap Select in the top right corner
7. Check the comments you want to delete
8. Tap “Delete [number] Comments” at the bottom

This will immediately remove all selected comments. Use caution when bulk deleting in case you delete something by accident.

Delete Comments Through Instagram on Desktop

If you prefer managing your Instagram account through the desktop site, you can also delete comments there:

1. Go to instagram.com and log in
2. Click your profile picture in the top right
3. Choose Settings from the dropdown menu
4. Click “Comments” on the left sidebar
5. Click “View All” to see your comment history
6. Click the X icon on comments you want to delete

The comments will be removed instantly. The desktop delete option is more tedious than mobile, but helpful if you don’t have access to your phone.

Alternative Ways to Remove Comments on Instagram

If you want to remove all comments from a post without deleting them individually, try these alternatives:

• Turn off commenting – Go to your post options and toggle off comments. All existing comments will disappear.
• Delete the post – If you delete a post entirely, all associated comments will be removed automatically.
• Block users – Blocking users prevents them from commenting on your posts in the future. Their past comments will remain unless deleted.

Manually reviewing and deleting comments gives you the most control but can be time consuming. Use the bulk options if you need to remove a lot of comments quickly.

Tips for Managing Your Instagram Comments

• Check comments regularly and delete offensive or irrelevant ones quickly to keep your comment section tidy.
• Use Instagram comment moderation tools like keyword filtering to auto-hide inappropriate comments.
• Reply publicly to negative feedback rather than just deleting it to foster community.
• Turn comments off for controversial posts that are likely to receive backlash.
• Ask followers to keep comments kind and constructive to set a positive tone.

Staying on top of your Instagram comments prevents spam and abuse while allowing genuine conversation. Set expectations with your audience by communicating guidelines for commenting.

Can You Recover Deleted Instagram Comments?

Unfortunately once you delete a comment on Instagram there is no built-in way to recover it. The content is gone permanently, which is why it’s crucial to double check before hitting delete. If you change your mind, your only option is to repost the comment.

Some third party apps claim to allow Instagram comment recovery, but results are mixed. Your best bet is being cautious about what comments you remove in the first place. Think twice before deleting!

I hope this guide gives you a better understanding of how to delete comments you have posted on Instagram. Let me know if you have any other questions!