{"id":6440,"date":"2024-10-10T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T09:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=6440"},"modified":"2025-07-30T11:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:30:50","slug":"how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Comments on Instagram In The App and Web"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to know how to delete comments on Instagram? Why? Maybe you find a comment that feels rude, hurtful, or just spammy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting comments can help keep your content positive. But think about your personal brand, too. If you just remove authentic fan comments, it might hurt your image as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\">content creator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, you need comment moderation for a better experience, right? So, let\u2019s learn how to delete Instagram comments and turn off commenting if that\u2019s what you prefer.<\/p>\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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Delete_Comments_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Delete Comments on Instagram\">How to Delete 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Remove_Comments_on_Instagram_Using_the_Mobile_App\" title=\"How to Remove Comments on Instagram Using the Mobile App\">How to Remove Comments on Instagram Using the Mobile App<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Delete_Instagram_Comments_Using_the_Website\" title=\"How to Delete Instagram Comments Using the Website\">How to Delete Instagram Comments Using the Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Manage_Instagram_Comments_Besides_Deleting_Them\" title=\"How to Manage Instagram Comments Besides Deleting Them\">How to Manage Instagram Comments Besides Deleting Them<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Turn_Off_Commenting_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Turn Off Commenting on Instagram\">How to Turn Off Commenting on Instagram<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Block_Certain_Instagram_Users\" title=\"How to Block Certain Instagram Users\">How to Block Certain Instagram Users<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_Restrict_Certain_Instagram_Users\" title=\"How to Restrict Certain Instagram Users\">How to Restrict Certain Instagram Users<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#Hide_Comments_Automatically_Based_on_Selected_Words\" title=\"Hide Comments Automatically Based on Selected Words\">Hide Comments Automatically Based on Selected Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#Why_Remove_Comments_on_Instagram\" title=\"Why Remove Comments on Instagram?\">Why Remove 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#1_Avoid_Spam_or_Bot-Driven_Comments\" title=\"1. Avoid Spam or Bot-Driven Comments\">1. Avoid Spam or Bot-Driven Comments<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#2_Stay_Away_from_Hate_Speech\" title=\"2. Stay Away from Hate Speech\">2. Stay Away from Hate Speech<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#3_Minimize_False_Information\" title=\"3. Minimize False Information\">3. Minimize False Information<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#4_Block_Inappropriate_Content\" title=\"4. Block Inappropriate Content\">4. Block Inappropriate Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#5_Clear_Irrelevant_Comments\" title=\"5. Clear Irrelevant Comments\">5. Clear Irrelevant Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#6_Protect_Your_Privacy\" title=\"6. Protect Your Privacy\">6. Protect Your Privacy<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#7_Prevent_Trolling\" title=\"7. Prevent Trolling\">7. Prevent Trolling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#Delete_Instagram_Comments_as_Needed\" title=\"Delete Instagram Comments as Needed\">Delete Instagram Comments as Needed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#FAQs_About_Deleting_Comments_on_Instagram\" title=\"FAQs About Deleting Comments on Instagram\">FAQs About Deleting 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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#How_to_delete_comments_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to delete comments on Instagram?\">How to delete comments on Instagram?<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#If_you_delete_a_comment_on_instagram_can_others_still_see_it\" title=\"If you delete a comment on instagram can others still see it?\">If you delete a comment on instagram can others still see it?<\/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\/how-to-delete-comments-on-instagram\/#Do_people_know_when_you_delete_their_comment_on_Instagram\" title=\"Do people know when you delete their comment on Instagram?\">Do people know when you delete their comment on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Delete_Comments_On_Instagram\"><\/span>Can You Delete Comments On Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can delete comments on Instagram. If you own an account, whether it&#8217;s a personal profile or a creator account, you can delete your own comments or remove comments made by others on your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if someone leaves an inappropriate comment, you can delete it directly or report it to Instagram for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But keep in mind that you can&#8217;t delete comments on other people&#8217;s posts. Only the account owner who posted the original content has that ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting comments happens instantly. You can also restore hidden comments if you change your mind. Bu, if you accidentally delete a comment, there is no official undo option. So, be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-comments-not-showing\/\">Instagram Comments Not Showing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Comments_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Delete Comments on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can delete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> comments in the social platform\u2019s mobile and web app. Follow the methods below to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Comments_on_Instagram_Using_the_Mobile_App\"><\/span>How to Remove Comments on Instagram Using the Mobile App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to delete comments in Instagram\u2019s mobile app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Find the post or Reel that has a comment that you wish to delete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Tap the comments icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> For Android users, long tap on the comment you want to get rid of. For iOS users, swipe that comment to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Delete<\/strong> on the pop up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deleting-instagram-comment.webp\" alt=\"how to delete comments on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-6442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deleting-instagram-comment.webp 616w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deleting-instagram-comment-300x294.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deleting-instagram-comment-150x147.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deleting-instagram-comment-450x441.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That is how to delete comments on Instagram\u2019s mobile app. An undo button will appear at the bottom of the screen after you delete the comment. If you did not undo within three seconds, you will not be able to recover the comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Instagram_Comments_Using_the_Website\"><\/span>How to Delete Instagram Comments Using the Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the steps to delete comments in Instagram\u2019s web app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Find the post or Reel that has a comment that you wish to delete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Hover your cursor over the comment you want to get rid of and click the three-dot button that appears next to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Click <strong>Delete<\/strong> on the pop up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is how to delete comments on Instagram\u2019s web app. Unfortunately, there is no way to delete multiple Instagram comments simultaneously as of this writing. If you want to get rid of many comments at the same time, consider the alternative methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-happens-when-you-mute-someone-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What Happens When You Mute Someone on Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manage_Instagram_Comments_Besides_Deleting_Them\"><\/span>How to Manage Instagram Comments Besides Deleting Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are at least four ways to make comments disappear from your Instagram posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turning off comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocking users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restricting users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiding comments based on certain words<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike when you practice how to delete comments on Instagram, the methods above will only hide comments except for blocking. When you block someone on Instagram, all of their comments on your posts are deleted and are not recoverable if you decide to unblock them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about how each method works and how to do them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_Off_Commenting_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Turn Off Commenting on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram lets you turn off comments for posts individually. If you do so, existing comments will disappear and users cannot leave new ones unless you turn commenting back on. So, the result will be different from how to delete comments on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to turn off comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Find the post which comments you want to turn off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Tap the comments icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap the three-dot button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Turn off commenting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/turning-off-instagram-comments.webp\" alt=\"turning off Instagram comments\" class=\"wp-image-6443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/turning-off-instagram-comments.webp 502w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/turning-off-instagram-comments-252x300.webp 252w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/turning-off-instagram-comments-150x178.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/turning-off-instagram-comments-450x535.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Certain_Instagram_Users\"><\/span>How to Block Certain Instagram Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blocking a user on Instagram allows you to get rid of their comments they have ever left on your posts. Even if you <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-happens-when-you-unblock-someone-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unblock someone on Instagram<\/a>, their old comments will not return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, blocked users will not be able to comment on your content again unless they make a new account. So, blocking is more effective than how to delete comments on Instagram in a way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to block negative commenters, do the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Find the user you want to block in the comments section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Long tap on that user\u2019s comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Block Account<\/strong> on the pop up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blocking-instagram-commenter.webp\" alt=\"blocking an Instagram commenter\" class=\"wp-image-6444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blocking-instagram-commenter.webp 616w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blocking-instagram-commenter-300x293.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blocking-instagram-commenter-150x147.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blocking-instagram-commenter-450x440.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-do-you-know-if-someone-blocked-you-on-ig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How do You Know if Someone Blocked You on IG<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restrict_Certain_Instagram_Users\"><\/span>How to Restrict Certain Instagram Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-does-restrict-mean-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restrict someone on Instagram<\/a>, that person can still comment on your posts. Nevertheless, their comments are not visible to other users. So, restricting can be considered as a subtle version of blocking and how to delete comments on Instagram.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If willing, you have the option to approve the restricted person\u2019s comments to make them visible to other people. Otherwise, you can ignore or delete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple ways to restrict Instagram users, but we will only focus on how to do it from the comments section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Find the user you want to block in the comments section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Long tap on that user\u2019s comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Restrict account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/restricting-instagram-commenter.webp\" alt=\"restricting an Instagram commenter\" class=\"wp-image-6445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/restricting-instagram-commenter.webp 616w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/restricting-instagram-commenter-300x294.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/restricting-instagram-commenter-150x147.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/restricting-instagram-commenter-450x441.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-does-quiet-mode-mean-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What Does Quiet Mode Mean on Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hide_Comments_Automatically_Based_on_Selected_Words\"><\/span>Hide Comments Automatically Based on Selected Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So far you have learned how to delete comments on Instagram and a few alternative ways to get rid of negative responses. But unfortunately, all of the explained methods require you to monitor comments manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can save time by letting Instagram hide inappropriate comments. You just have to set the words that you want Instagram to filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this feature is turned on, comments containing those terms will be only visible to the commenter. Also, future comments with the specified terms will be deleted automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to learn how to delete comments on Instagram and hide past comments based on words that you choose, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Visit your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Tap the hamburger button on the top-right corner, then tap <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Privacy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Hidden Words<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hidden-words-settings-menu.webp\" alt=\"hidden words settings menu on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-6446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hidden-words-settings-menu.webp 464w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hidden-words-settings-menu-247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hidden-words-settings-menu-150x182.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hidden-words-settings-menu-450x546.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Under the <strong>Custom words for messages and comments <\/strong>section, tap <strong>Manage custom words and phrases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/menu-to-manage-custom-words-and-phrases.webp\" alt=\"menu to manage custom words and phrases on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-6447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/menu-to-manage-custom-words-and-phrases.webp 606w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/menu-to-manage-custom-words-and-phrases-300x259.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/menu-to-manage-custom-words-and-phrases-150x129.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/menu-to-manage-custom-words-and-phrases-450x388.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Type the words you want Instagram to filter. Once you are finished, tap the back button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Tap<strong> Hide comments<\/strong> under <strong>Manage custom words and phrases <\/strong>to filter comments containing the words you just typed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have learned how to delete comments on Instagram and hide past comments automatically. But if you want to double down, tap <strong>Hide comments<\/strong> under the <strong>Harmful or offensive comments and messages<\/strong>. This option lets Instagram hide potentially offensive comments from your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hide-offensive-comments-toggle.webp\" alt=\"hide offensive comments on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-6448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hide-offensive-comments-toggle.webp 608w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hide-offensive-comments-toggle-300x285.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hide-offensive-comments-toggle-150x142.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hide-offensive-comments-toggle-450x427.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-does-quiet-mode-mean-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Delete Instagram Posts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Remove_Comments_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Why Remove Comments on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why removing comments on Instagram makes sense:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avoid_Spam_or_Bot-Driven_Comments\"><\/span>1. Avoid Spam or Bot-Driven Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spam comments or random emojis can mess up your Instagram look. People want real connections, not junk. Deleting comments on Instagram makes your profile look more professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you post about fashion and get comments like &#8220;Win a free iPhone!&#8221;, it looks bad. Getting rid of spam shows you care about good content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Stay_Away_from_Hate_Speech\"><\/span>2. Stay Away from Hate Speech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram should be a place to connect. Think about a creator trying to promote their new merchandise and receiving many mean comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing negativity isn&#8217;t about censorship. It&#8217;s about protecting your followers and your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Minimize_False_Information\"><\/span>3. Minimize False Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fake news spreads fast on Instagram. If false info show up under your post, you must act. Someone might label your workout \u201cdangerous\u201d without proof, which can harm your reputation. So, you need to know how to delete such comments on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Block_Inappropriate_Content\"><\/span>4. Block Inappropriate Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve created your brand&#8217;s image, so don&#8217;t let a bad comment ruin it. This keeps your feed calm and shows you&#8217;re all about a positive and welcoming space. Your followers will see and appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Clear_Irrelevant_Comments\"><\/span>5. Clear Irrelevant Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comments should improve the conversation, not distract. Off-topic comments, like politics under a pet photo, can be removed. Managing comments keeps your audience focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Protect_Your_Privacy\"><\/span>6. Protect Your Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your safety and privacy matter. So, delete Instagram comment that contains personal info like your address or phone number immediately. This can protect you and your followers better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Prevent_Trolling\"><\/span>7. Prevent Trolling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trolls and bots often post mean comments online to upset people or attack them personally. Ignoring them doesn&#8217;t help. It makes the online environment worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting comments from trolls and bots helps you keep your online space positive and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Instagram_Comments_as_Needed\"><\/span>Delete Instagram Comments as Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can delete comments on Instagram using the mobile app or the web through the Instagram comment settings. But, make sure you do that based on your comment moderation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can delete bad comments that hurt your online reputation or remove spam and harassment. But you should never remove genuine comments just to avoid criticism or ignore feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative to how to delete comments on Instagram, there are four options to make comments disappear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off comments for certain posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block Instagram users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide comments based on specific words you choose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that this article helps you to manage comments in a better way. If you want more social media and content creation tips, be sure to subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/\">Gank blog<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Deleting_Comments_on_Instagram\"><\/span>FAQs About Deleting Comments on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_delete_comments_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to delete comments on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Android users can long tap on a comment to reveal the trash can icon for deletion. If you are an iOS user, swipe the comment to the left instead of long tapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_delete_a_comment_on_instagram_can_others_still_see_it\"><\/span>If you delete a comment on instagram can others still see it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Once you delete a comment, users will no longer see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_know_when_you_delete_their_comment_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Do people know when you delete their comment on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Others will not be notified if you get rid of their comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know how to delete comments on Instagram? Why? Maybe you find a comment that feels rude, hurtful, or just spammy? Deleting comments can help keep your content positive. 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