{"id":11300,"date":"2026-01-01T10:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=11300"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:50:11","slug":"instagram-comments-not-showing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Comments Not Showing? This is How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Instagram comments not showing? Well, you&#8217;re working hard to boost engagement on your posts. But then you notice comments aren&#8217;t gone. You ask, &#8220;Why can&#8217;t I see comments on Instagram?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This matters. No comments mean no conversations\u2014and that stalls your account&#8217;s growth. That&#8217;s a problem you want to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news: the solution is simple. In this article, we&#8217;ll explain why this happens and show you how to fix it. Ready? Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Primary Causes<\/em><\/strong><em>: Most missing comments happen because of Instagram&#8217;s server outages, spam filters, or the &#8220;Top Comments&#8221; sorting..<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Android vs. iOS Fixes<\/em><\/strong><em>: If you&#8217;re on Android, you might need to clear the cache in your settings. For iPhone, you can&#8217;t do that, so you&#8217;ll need to offload the app or delete and reinstall it.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Passive vs. Active Fix<\/em><\/strong><em>: Some problems you just have to wait out, like server outages, shadowbans. Other times, you need to take action like checking the &#8220;Hidden Comments&#8221; folder, or changing filter settings.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Permanent vs. Temporary Loss<\/em><\/strong><em>: If Instagram hides comments through its algorithm, you can often find them by adjusting the sort settings. Comments from blocked users typically reappear once you unblock them, but glitches may prevent this.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Connection &amp; Updates Matter<\/em><\/strong><em>: You need a steady internet connection, at least 3-5 Mbps, and the latest app version. If your app is outdated or your internet is slow, comments might not sync properly.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents :<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#Why_Cant_I_See_Comments_on_Instagram\" title=\"Why Can\u2019t I See Comments on Instagram\">Why Can\u2019t I See Comments on Instagram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#1_Instagrams_Server_Is_Down\" title=\"1. Instagram&#8217;s Server Is Down\">1. Instagram&#8217;s Server Is Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#2_Glitches_on_Instagram\" title=\"2. Glitches on Instagram\">2. Glitches on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#3_Your_Instagram_App_Is_Outdated\" title=\"3. Your Instagram App Is Outdated\">3. Your Instagram App Is Outdated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#4_You_Have_Cache_Problems\" title=\"4. You Have Cache Problems\">4. You Have Cache Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#5_You_Have_Network_Connection_Issues\" title=\"5. You Have Network Connection Issues\">5. You Have Network Connection Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#6_Youre_Using_a_VPN_or_Proxy\" title=\"6. You&#8217;re Using a VPN or Proxy\">6. You&#8217;re Using a VPN or Proxy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#7_Instagrams_Comment_Filter_Hides_New_Comments\" title=\"7. Instagram&#8217;s Comment Filter Hides New Comments\">7. Instagram&#8217;s Comment Filter Hides New Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#8_Your_Account_Is_Shadowbanned\" title=\"8. Your Account Is Shadowbanned\">8. Your Account Is Shadowbanned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#9_A_Comment_Gets_Flagged_for_Spam\" title=\"9. A Comment Gets Flagged for Spam\">9. A Comment Gets Flagged for Spam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#10_You_Hit_Instagrams_Comment_Limit\" title=\"10. You Hit Instagram&#8217;s Comment Limit\">10. You Hit Instagram&#8217;s Comment Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#11_It_Has_Words_or_Phrases_You_Want_to_Hide\" title=\"11. It Has Words or Phrases You Want to Hide\">11. It Has Words or Phrases You Want to Hide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#12_You_Turned_Off_Commenting\" title=\"12. You Turned Off Commenting\">12. You Turned Off Commenting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#13_You_Block_Someone_on_Instagram\" title=\"13. You Block Someone on Instagram\">13. You Block Someone on Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#Instagram_Comments_Not_Showing_How_to_Solve_It\" title=\"Instagram Comments Not Showing: How to Solve It\">Instagram Comments Not Showing: How to Solve It<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#1_Check_if_Instagrams_Server_Is_Down\" title=\"1. Check if Instagram&#8217;s Server Is Down\">1. Check if Instagram&#8217;s Server Is Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#2_Reinstall_the_Instagram_App\" title=\"2. Reinstall the Instagram App\">2. Reinstall the Instagram App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#3_Update_Your_Instagram_App\" title=\"3. Update Your Instagram App\">3. Update Your Instagram App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#4_Clear_Your_Cache\" title=\"4. Clear Your Cache\">4. Clear Your Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#5_Check_Your_Internet_Connection\" title=\"5. Check Your Internet Connection\">5. Check Your Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#6_Disable_Your_VPN_or_Proxy\" title=\"6. Disable Your VPN or Proxy\">6. Disable Your VPN or Proxy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#7_Switch_to_%E2%80%9CNewest_first%E2%80%9D_Comments\" title=\"7. Switch to &#8220;Newest first&#8221; Comments\">7. Switch to &#8220;Newest first&#8221; Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#8_Wait_Out_Shadowban\" title=\"8. Wait Out Shadowban\">8. Wait Out Shadowban<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#9_Check_Hidden_Comments_Folder\" title=\"9. Check Hidden Comments Folder\">9. Check Hidden Comments Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#10_Wait_for_Comment_Limit_to_Reset\" title=\"10. Wait for Comment Limit to Reset\">10. Wait for Comment Limit to Reset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#11_Evaluate_Your_Custom_Words_Filtering\" title=\"11. Evaluate Your Custom Words Filtering\">11. Evaluate Your Custom Words Filtering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#12_Turn_On_Commenting\" title=\"12. Turn On Commenting\">12. Turn On Commenting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#13_Unblock_Commenters_or_Users\" title=\"13. Unblock Commenters or Users\">13. Unblock Commenters or Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#14_Report_a_Problem\" title=\"14. Report a Problem\">14. Report a Problem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#Still_Cant_See_Comments_on_Instagram\" title=\"Still Can&#8217;t See Comments on Instagram?\">Still Can&#8217;t See Comments on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#FAQ_About_Instagram_Not_Showing_Comments\" title=\"FAQ About Instagram Not Showing Comments\">FAQ About Instagram Not Showing Comments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#Why_are_some_comments_not_visible\" title=\"Why are some comments not visible?\">Why are some comments not visible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#Why_is_Instagram_hiding_comments\" title=\"Why is Instagram hiding comments?\">Why is Instagram hiding comments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#How_do_I_get_comments_back_on_Instagram\" title=\"How do I get comments back on Instagram?\">How do I get comments back on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#What_is_soft_blocking_on_Instagram\" title=\"What is soft blocking on Instagram?\">What is soft blocking on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/#Can_Instagram_shadowban_hide_my_comments\" title=\"Can Instagram shadowban hide my comments?\">Can Instagram shadowban hide my comments?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_See_Comments_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Why Can\u2019t I See Comments on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why Instagram comments are not showing; it can be due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>App issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues on Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settings or permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual user actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s break it down in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Instagram comments not showing?\" class=\"wp-image-11308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/why-cant-I-see-comments-on-Instagram.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Instagrams_Server_Is_Down\"><\/span>1. Instagram&#8217;s Server Is Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram often faces outages caused by server problems or maintenance. The last major outage occurred in December 2025, when users couldn&#8217;t log in or access features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Information-about-Instagram-server-down.webp\" alt=\"Information about Instagram server down\" class=\"wp-image-13112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Information-about-Instagram-server-down.webp 750w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Information-about-Instagram-server-down-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Information-about-Instagram-server-down-150x108.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Information-about-Instagram-server-down-450x325.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When Instagram&#8217;s servers are down, comments won&#8217;t load, regardless of what you try. These outages usually last from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Glitches_on_Instagram\"><\/span>2. Glitches on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I&#8217;ve already updated my app, so why can&#8217;t I see comments on Instagram?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, a new update introduces a &#8220;regression bug.&#8221; It&#8217;s a software error that disrupts functions like commenting. It may happen to all Instagram users or some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>App glitches can also come from Instagram servers. Routine maintenance may cause brief hiccups, and some server downtime can lead to temporary outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Your_Instagram_App_Is_Outdated\"><\/span>3. Your Instagram App Is Outdated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another technical issue why you can&#8217;t see comments on Instagram is that your app is out of date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-673x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-673x1024.webp 673w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-197x300.webp 197w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-768x1168.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-150x228.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-450x685.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Instagram-app-can-be-the-reason-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram.webp 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates do more than add new features. They also fix problems and help the app run better. So, when you&#8217;re using an old version, some parts of the app, like the comments, might not work right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_Have_Cache_Problems\"><\/span>4. You Have Cache Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you can&#8217;t see comments on Instagram if your cache is full. This often happens on Android phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram stores temporary files in cache memory to speed up loading and cut delays. When these files become corrupted or grow too large, they can block content from appearing correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This technical glitch hides comments, even though the data stays safe on Instagram&#8217;s servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_Have_Network_Connection_Issues\"><\/span>5. You Have Network Connection Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram comments are stored on remote servers, not on your device. To see them, your app sends a real-time internet request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A weak Wi-Fi signal or slow mobile data can prevent your request from going through or cause it to time out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic text uses little data, but features like high-resolution avatars and interactive stickers in comments need at least 10\u201320 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Youre_Using_a_VPN_or_Proxy\"><\/span>6. You&#8217;re Using a VPN or Proxy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram detects when you&#8217;re using a VPN or proxy to hide your location. Some VPN IPs are flagged by Instagram&#8217;s security system due to spam activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use a flagged VPN, Instagram may block some features to protect itself. For example, comments might not load, even if everything else seems normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Instagrams_Comment_Filter_Hides_New_Comments\"><\/span>7. Instagram&#8217;s Comment Filter Hides New Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram sorts comments by Most Relevant. Its algorithm uses your Relationship Graph, your past interactions, DMs, and profile visits, to predict which comments you&#8217;ll like most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, comments from users you don&#8217;t follow or rarely interact with tend to fall to the bottom. Many are hidden in a &#8220;Hidden&#8221; folder or behind a &#8220;View More&#8221; link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Your_Account_Is_Shadowbanned\"><\/span>8. Your Account Is Shadowbanned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A &#8220;ghost ban&#8221; or shadowban is when Instagram hides your account&#8217;s activity. Usually, it happens if you as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\">content creator<\/a> break the Community Guidelines or use third-party apps that aren&#8217;t allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your comments might seem like they&#8217;re missing, but really, Instagram is just hiding what you do for a while. It&#8217;s a restriction, not a glitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_A_Comment_Gets_Flagged_for_Spam\"><\/span>9. A Comment Gets Flagged for Spam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram&#8217;s security system uses real-time AI to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/423837189385631\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scan comments for spam<\/a>. It detects suspicious links, repetitive phrases, and bot-like engagement that violate API rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it spots these patterns, the comment is filtered immediately. Spam detection often removes or hides comments before users see them. This creates a gap: notification counts may be higher than visible comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_You_Hit_Instagrams_Comment_Limit\"><\/span>10. You Hit Instagram&#8217;s Comment Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram limits how often you can comment, like, follow, and perform other actions. These rules prevent spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reach the comment limit, Instagram temporarily blocks you from posting new comments and may freeze when you try to view comments. The comment box might stop responding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_It_Has_Words_or_Phrases_You_Want_to_Hide\"><\/span>11. It Has Words or Phrases You Want to Hide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In your Instagram settings, you can turn on filters to hide comments with certain words or phrases to keep out unwanted conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"On Instagram, You Decide | Hidden Words\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FI81RhkwbqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With comment filters, you can create your own list of words you don\u2019t want to see in the comment section. But this can be the reason why Instagram comments are not showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-open-instagram\/\">Why Can&#8217;t I Open Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/\">Why Instagram Locked Me Out<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_You_Turned_Off_Commenting\"><\/span>12. You Turned Off Commenting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re sharing a story or a regular Instagram post, you can choose to turn off comments. And you can do this either before you upload or after your post is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/If-your-comments-are-turned-off-it-can-be-the-reasons-why-Instagram-comments-not-showing.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/If-your-comments-are-turned-off-it-can-be-the-reasons-why-Instagram-comments-not-showing.webp 785w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/If-your-comments-are-turned-off-it-can-be-the-reasons-why-Instagram-comments-not-showing-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/If-your-comments-are-turned-off-it-can-be-the-reasons-why-Instagram-comments-not-showing-768x619.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/If-your-comments-are-turned-off-it-can-be-the-reasons-why-Instagram-comments-not-showing-150x121.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/If-your-comments-are-turned-off-it-can-be-the-reasons-why-Instagram-comments-not-showing-450x363.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you more control over the conversation. But hidden comments can be an issue for content you hope will get engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you turn off comments, it&#8217;ll hide the comment box and existing comments on that post until you turn comments back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/\">How to Delete Comments on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_You_Block_Someone_on_Instagram\"><\/span>13. You Block Someone on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you block someone on Instagram? If you did, Instagram&#8217;s algorithm stops any data exchange between your account and the blocked account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you both stop seeing each other\u2019s content. And any comments they made before will disappear from your view. This can be the reason why Instagram comments are not showing from that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Comments_Not_Showing_How_to_Solve_It\"><\/span>Instagram Comments Not Showing: How to Solve It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the reasons, you likely have ideas on how to fix the problem, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_if_Instagrams_Server_Is_Down\"><\/span>1. Check if Instagram&#8217;s Server Is Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Instagram&#8217;s servers are down, there&#8217;s nothing you can do to fix it. Outages hit everyone at once and clear up when Instagram&#8217;s technical team resolves the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1005\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Is-it-Down-Right-Now-is-the-tool-to-check-for-any-possible-downtime-of-a-service.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Is-it-Down-Right-Now-is-the-tool-to-check-for-any-possible-downtime-of-a-service.webp 1005w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Is-it-Down-Right-Now-is-the-tool-to-check-for-any-possible-downtime-of-a-service-300x214.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Is-it-Down-Right-Now-is-the-tool-to-check-for-any-possible-downtime-of-a-service-768x549.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Is-it-Down-Right-Now-is-the-tool-to-check-for-any-possible-downtime-of-a-service-150x107.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Is-it-Down-Right-Now-is-the-tool-to-check-for-any-possible-downtime-of-a-service-450x321.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before troubleshooting your device, check if it&#8217;s a server problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check server status<\/strong> \u2014 Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/downdetector.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downdetector<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isitdownrightnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is It Down Right Now<\/a> to see if Instagram has server issues. Over 1,000 reports in 15 minutes suggest problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Meta&#8217;s status page<\/strong> \u2014 Visit metastatus.com for official updates during outages. If they&#8217;ve acknowledged the issue, they&#8217;re working on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test on desktop<\/strong> \u2014 Open instagram.com on a computer. If comments still won&#8217;t load, it could be that Instagram&#8217;s comment servers are the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Server outages usually last 30 minutes to 2 hours. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/metas-instagram-down-thousands-us-users-downdetector-shows-2025-03-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 2025 outage<\/a> affecting 19,000 users was resolved in 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reinstall_the_Instagram_App\"><\/span>2. Reinstall the Instagram App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Instagram glitches after a bad update or corrupted files, restarting forces it to reload. This clears temporary errors in your device&#8217;s RAM that can stop comments from appearing correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reset Instagram cleanly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Force Stop the App<\/strong> \u2014 On Android, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> > <strong>Apps<\/strong> > <strong>Instagram<\/strong> > <strong>Force Stop<\/strong>. On iOS, swipe up and fully close the app card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for Stuck Updates<\/strong> \u2014 Sometimes, Instagram gets stuck updating in the background, causing server errors and hiding the comment feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do a Clean Reinstall<\/strong> \u2014 Uninstall Instagram. Restart your phone. Then, download the latest version from the App Store or Google Play. This clears corrupted cache or data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_Your_Instagram_App\"><\/span>3. Update Your Instagram App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s always recommended to keep your Instagram app updated to the latest version. So even if you&#8217;re not having any issues with comments, you need to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On Android<\/strong>, you can go to <strong>Google Play Store<\/strong> &gt; Search for <strong>Instagram<\/strong> &gt; Check if an <strong>Update<\/strong> is available &gt; Tap <strong>Update<\/strong> and wait for the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On iOS<\/strong>, you can go to the <strong>App Store<\/strong> &gt; Tap <strong>your profile<\/strong> &gt; Check <strong>Pending Updates<\/strong> &gt; Tap <strong>Update<\/strong> to install the latest version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If updating Instagram doesn\u2019t fix the problem with Instagram comments not showing, try deleting the app and then reinstalling it on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Clear_Your_Cache\"><\/span>4. Clear Your Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your internet connection is fine, the problem might be with the cache. To see if this is the issue, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open your phone&#8217;s Settings<\/strong> \u2014 On Android or iOS, go to your system <strong>Settings<\/strong> and tap on <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Instagram<\/strong> \u2014 Find Instagram in the list, then tap on <strong>Storage &amp; Cache<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear the cache<\/strong> \u2014 You can just tap <strong>Clear Cache<\/strong>, next to Clear Storage, and wait a moment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reopen Instagram app<\/strong> \u2014 Close the Instagram app and then open it. Check if comments are now showing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache-684x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache-684x1024.webp 684w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache-768x1149.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache-150x224.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache-450x673.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-fix-no-comments-on-Instagram-You-can-clear-cache.webp 808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a browser like Google Chrome, you can clear your browsing data by following these steps: Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy and security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Delete browsing data<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Delete data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_Your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>5. Check Your Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should do when you can&#8217;t see comments on Instagram is to check your internet connection. Basically, what you need to do is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn your connection off and on<\/strong> \u2014 Switch off your Wi-Fi or mobile data for a few seconds, then turn it back on. This can help your device find a better signal if it&#8217;s stuck on a weak one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try a different connection<\/strong> \u2014 If you&#8217;re on Wi-Fi, turn it off and switch to your mobile data to find out if the issue is with your Wi-Fi, or vice versa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get a better signal<\/strong> \u2014 Look at the Wi-Fi icon or the bars on your phone. If the signal is weak, move closer to the router or find a spot with a stronger signal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart your modem<\/strong> \u2014 Unplug your modem for 30-60 seconds and then plug it back in. Restarting can fix network issues and resolve stuck connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test your internet speed<\/strong> \u2014 Check your internet speed with a website like speedtest.net. 3 to 5 Mbps is enough for basic access on Instagram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Disable_Your_VPN_or_Proxy\"><\/span>6. Disable Your VPN or Proxy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram flags VPN and proxy IPs as suspicious. If you use these masked IPs, it may cause temporary restrictions on features like instagram comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are things you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn off your VPN<\/strong> \u2014 Go to your phone&#8217;s Settings and turn off the VPN completely. This lets the instagram app connect directly to the instagram server, preventing any ghost ban triggers from shared IPs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear Instagram&#8217;s Cache<\/strong> \u2014 After disabling the VPN, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> > <strong>Apps<\/strong> > <strong>Instagram<\/strong> > <strong>Storage<\/strong> > <strong>Clear Cache<\/strong>. This clears the cache\/data that stored the restricted visibility state during the VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Mobile Data Instead<\/strong> \u2014 Switch to your carrier&#8217;s cellular network from Wi-Fi with a VPN. This gives a unique IP that verifies your user account identity and removes the VPN block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whitelist Instagram<\/strong> \u2014 For users needing privacy, use &#8220;Split Tunneling&#8221; to exclude Instagram from the VPN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Switch_to_%E2%80%9CNewest_first%E2%80%9D_Comments\"><\/span>7. Switch to &#8220;Newest first&#8221; Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram rolled out a new comment update for creators with over 100K followers. Now, it shows &#8220;Top Comments&#8221; at the top, which can hide the new ones. To see the latest comments, try this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look for a Sort Option<\/strong> \u2014 Open the comments on a post. On supported accounts and regions, you might see a dropdown menu or filter icon at the top of the comments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose &#8220;Newest First&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 If you see it, select &#8220;Newest First&#8221; to view comments in order. Keep in mind, this feature might only be available for creators with 100K+ followers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scroll to Find Recent Comments<\/strong> \u2014 After switching, comments will display in the order they were posted, so you can see engagement that the &#8220;Top Comments&#8221; filter might hide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Top-comments-sorting-can-trick-you-into-thinking-Instagram-isnt-showing-comments.webp\" alt=\"Top comments sorting can trick you into thinking Instagram isn't showing comments\" class=\"wp-image-13113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Top-comments-sorting-can-trick-you-into-thinking-Instagram-isnt-showing-comments.webp 928w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Top-comments-sorting-can-trick-you-into-thinking-Instagram-isnt-showing-comments-300x292.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Top-comments-sorting-can-trick-you-into-thinking-Instagram-isnt-showing-comments-768x747.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Top-comments-sorting-can-trick-you-into-thinking-Instagram-isnt-showing-comments-150x146.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Top-comments-sorting-can-trick-you-into-thinking-Instagram-isnt-showing-comments-450x438.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @liahaberman on Threads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Wait_Out_Shadowban\"><\/span>8. Wait Out Shadowban<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When Instagram shadowbans your account, your visibility and engagement drop. The only fix is patience. Wait for Instagram&#8217;s algorithms to reevaluate your activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to do if you&#8217;re shadowbanned and Instagram comments are not showing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Freeze Everything<\/strong> \u2014 Take a break from Instagram for 24-48 hours. No posts, comments, likes, follows, or DMs. This show Instagram you&#8217;re not a bot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear Any Automation<\/strong> \u2014 Disconnect any third-party apps, bots, or auto-post tools. Instagram can spot those through API tricks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Your Recent Activity<\/strong> \u2014 Check if you were mass-commenting the same text or using banned hashtags. Delete any questionable posts that might have triggered the flag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease Back In<\/strong> \u2014 After 48 hours, start with 1-2 posts per day and normal engagement. Monitor your analytics to see if reach returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Check_Hidden_Comments_Folder\"><\/span>9. Check Hidden Comments Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram keeps filtered comments in a separate folder instead of deleting them. You&#8217;ll need to check that folder manually to see if your missing comments are there. Here&#8217;s how to find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Your Post<\/strong> \u2014 Go to the post where comments seem to be missing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scroll to the Bottom<\/strong> \u2014 Scroll past all visible comments until you reach the very end of the comments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tap &#8220;View Hidden Comments&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 Look for a link at the bottom that says &#8220;View Hidden Comments&#8221; or &#8220;Additional Comments.&#8221; Tap it to open the hidden comments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unhide Individual Comments<\/strong> \u2014 Look at each hidden comment. Tap &#8220;Unhide&#8221; next to the ones you want to see again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Wait_for_Comment_Limit_to_Reset\"><\/span>10. Wait for Comment Limit to Reset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram limits commenting to 200-500, liking to 300-500, and following to 200-400 times per hour. Once you hit this limit, comment sections stop loading until the timer resets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check for Action Block Message<\/strong> \u2014 If you see &#8220;Try Again Later&#8221; when loading comments, you&#8217;ve hit your hourly limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stop All Activity<\/strong> \u2014 Don&#8217;t like, comment, or follow anything else for at least 60 minute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CheckYour Usage<\/strong> \u2014 If you think you&#8217;ve completed over 300 tasks in the past hour, wait for the reset before trying again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Evaluate_Your_Custom_Words_Filtering\"><\/span>11. Evaluate Your Custom Words Filtering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that custom filters with certain words or phrases might be causing Instagram comments not to show, try reviewing those words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"939\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-evaluate-custom-words-you-use-to-filter-comments.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-evaluate-custom-words-you-use-to-filter-comments.webp 808w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-evaluate-custom-words-you-use-to-filter-comments-258x300.webp 258w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-evaluate-custom-words-you-use-to-filter-comments-768x893.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-evaluate-custom-words-you-use-to-filter-comments-150x174.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-evaluate-custom-words-you-use-to-filter-comments-450x523.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, check if you&#8217;ve accidentally included words you didn&#8217;t mean to add to the filter. To do so, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Instagram and go to <strong>Settings &amp; Activity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on <strong>Hidden Words<\/strong>, then choose <strong>Manage Custom Words or Phrases<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tap on View Your List<\/strong> to see and review the words and phrases you&#8217;ve saved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Turn_On_Commenting\"><\/span>12. Turn On Commenting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no comments on Instagram due to the settings for the comment section, then you need to adjust it. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>Settings and Activity<\/strong>, go to <strong>Comments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Who Can Comment<\/strong>, choose <strong>Everyone<\/strong> for Posts and Reels, or Stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re okay with GIF comments, make sure to turn on <strong>Allow GIF Comments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enable comments on a post you accidentally turned off, just go to that post, tap the three dots, and choose <strong>Turn on Commenting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-turn-on-commenting-on-the-post-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-1-529x1024.webp\" alt=\"You can turn on commenting on the post you cant see comments on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-11319\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-turn-on-commenting-on-the-post-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-1-529x1024.webp 529w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-turn-on-commenting-on-the-post-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-1-155x300.webp 155w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-turn-on-commenting-on-the-post-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-1-150x290.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-turn-on-commenting-on-the-post-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-1-450x871.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/05\/You-can-turn-on-commenting-on-the-post-you-cant-see-comments-on-Instagram-1.webp 707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-does-quiet-mode-mean-on-instagram\/\">What Does Quiet Mode Mean on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-does-restrict-mean-on-instagram\/\">What Does Restrict Mean on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Unblock_Commenters_or_Users\"><\/span>13. Unblock Commenters or Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally blocked some Instagram users so that you don&#8217;t see their comments, then maybe it&#8217;s time for you to unblock them. And to do so, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your profile, then tap <strong>Settings and Activity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Blocked<\/strong> to see the accounts you&#8217;ve blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Unblock<\/strong> next to the accounts you want to unblock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm unblocking when prompted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you can also unblock people from commenting. From <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; go to <strong>Comments<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Block Comments From<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Unblock commenters<\/strong> you don\u2019t want to block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-happens-when-you-unblock-someone-on-instagram\/\">How to Unblock on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Report_a_Problem\"><\/span>14. Report a Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this if the issues started after you updated the app. So, you\u2019re letting Instagram know what\u2019s going on after their latest update, which can help them understand the problem and fix it in their next update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To report a problem, Instagram gives you two options. If your shake feature is off, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings and Activity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Help<\/strong> and then <strong>Report a Problem<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Report a Problem without Shaking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;d like, choose <strong>Include Log and Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the issue and add any images that can help explain it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use Shake features, just shake your phone while you&#8217;re on the section or page where you&#8217;re having trouble. Then, tap <strong>Report Problem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_Cant_See_Comments_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Still Can&#8217;t See Comments on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram comment issues are easier to fix than you think, right? No need to panic or let it cause trouble for your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comments keep your content lively and help it reach more people, thanks to Instagram\u2019s algorithm. If you ignore comments, your reach could drop, and it can hurt your personal brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to fix the issue, start talking with your audience in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you find this helpful. If you\u2019d like more easy tips like these, subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/\">our blog<\/a> and get ready to learn how to grow as a content creator and earn more from your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_About_Instagram_Not_Showing_Comments\"><\/span>FAQ About Instagram Not Showing Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767620759667\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_some_comments_not_visible\"><\/span>Why are some comments not visible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Instagram might not show all comments after updates like the June 2025 change. For creators with over 100,000 followers, the default is &#8220;Top Comments.&#8221; This setting hides newer comments.<\/p>\n<p>Comments can also be removed if the commenter deletes theirs, if you get blocked, or if spam filters flag them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767620779894\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Instagram_hiding_comments\"><\/span>Why is Instagram hiding comments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Instagram hides comments mainly to fight spam, harassment, and guideline violations. Its automated system detects offensive words, repetitive text, and bot-like behavior.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767620797617\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_comments_back_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How do I get comments back on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To restore comments, clear your app cache (Android) or offload the app (iOS) to fix display issues. Then, change the comment filter from &#8220;Top Comments&#8221; to &#8220;Newest First.&#8221; Check &#8220;Hidden Comments&#8221; at the bottom to unhide flagged ones. 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