How to Hide Comments on Instagram?

To effectively manage your comment section on Instagram, you have several options, including manually hiding specific comments on your own posts, automatically filtering unwanted content, or controlling who can comment.

Manually Hide Individual Comments

If you want to hide a specific comment on one of your own posts, you can do so directly from the comment section.

1. Locate the comment you wish to hide.
2. Tap 'Hide' directly under the comment.

Important Note: When you manually hide comments this way, they become invisible to most viewers. However, the comment will still be visible to you and the person who originally made the comment. This feature is exclusively available for comments made on your own posts.

Automatically Filter Offensive Comments

Instagram offers a built-in feature to automatically hide comments that may be considered offensive or contain inappropriate language.

1. Go to your Profile.
2. Tap the three lines (☰) in the top right corner and select Settings and privacy.
3. Scroll down and tap Hidden words.
4. Under "Hide comments," turn on the toggle for Hide offensive comments.
   • Learn more about controlling comments: Instagram Help Center

Hide Comments Containing Specific Words or Phrases

You can create a custom list of words, phrases, or emojis that you want Instagram to automatically hide from your comments and message replies.

1. Go to your Profile.
2. Tap the three lines (☰) in the top right corner and select Settings and privacy.
3. Scroll down and tap Hidden words.
4. Under "Custom words and phrases," tap Manage list.
5. Type the words, phrases, or emojis you want to hide, separated by commas.
6. Tap Add.
7. Ensure the toggle for Hide comments under "Custom words and phrases" is turned on.

Hide Comments from Specific Users (Restrict or Block)

If certain users consistently post unwanted comments, you can restrict or block them.

Restrict a User

Restricting a user means their comments on your posts will only be visible to them and to you. You can choose to approve their comment to make it visible to others.

1. Go to the user's Profile.
2. Tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner.
3. Select Restrict.
   • Understand more about restricting: Instagram Help Center

Block a User

Blocking a user prevents them from seeing your profile, posts, or stories, and they will not be able to comment on your posts.

1. Go to the user's Profile.
2. Tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner.
3. Select Block.
   • Further details on blocking: Instagram Help Center

Delete Comments

You can also permanently delete comments made on your posts.

1. Go to the post with the comment you want to delete.
2. On iOS: Swipe left on the comment and tap the trash can icon.
3. On Android: Tap and hold the comment, then tap the trash can icon at the top.
   • Guide to deleting comments: Instagram Help Center

Turn Off Comments for a Post

For ultimate control, you can disable comments entirely for a specific post.

• Before Posting:
  1. On the "New Post" screen (where you add captions and tags), tap Advanced Settings.
  2. Turn on Turn Off Commenting.
• After Posting:
  1. Go to your post.
  2. Tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner of the post.
  3. Select Turn Off Commenting.
  • Instructions for turning off comments: Instagram Help Center

Summary of Comment Management Options

Here's a quick overview of the different ways to hide or manage comments on Instagram:

Method	Purpose	Visibility of Hidden Comment	Applicable To
Manually Hide	Hide specific individual comments	You & Commenter	Your own posts only
Auto-Filter Offensive	Automatically hide comments deemed offensive	Hidden from all	All comments on your posts
Custom Keywords	Hide comments with specific words/phrases	Hidden from all	All comments on your posts
Restrict User	Make a user's comments only visible to them & you	You & Commenter (initially)	All comments from that user
Block User	Prevent a user from commenting or interacting	Hidden from all	All interactions from that user
Delete Comment	Permanently remove a comment	Permanently removed	All comments on your posts
Turn Off Commenting	Disable comments entirely for a post	No comments allowed	Specific post (before or after)