How to delete a comment on Instagram

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^{Updated by Steve Larner on September 6, 2021.}

No one likes to see comments with typos, irrelevant questions, or offensive content. Fortunately, when you find a comment that you don’t think is appropriate for your post, you can quickly delete it. However, when it comes to other people’s posts, the only one you can delete is your own.

So if you want to delete a comment on your Instagram post, but you’re not sure what the steps are to do so, read on. In this article, you will see how to remove comments from your posts and manage your profile on Instagram.

How to delete your comment on your Instagram post using iPhone and Android

If you are not happy with the Instagram comment on your post and want to delete it, here is how you can do it.

1. Click the comment icon and find the comment you want to delete.
   
2. If you have an iPhone, you can swipe left and if you’re using Android, tap the comment.
   
3. Click the trash icon to delete the comment.
   

How to delete other people’s comments using iPhone and Android

If you don’t like what someone wrote in your post, you can delete it by following a few simple steps. You cannot delete other people’s comments on your posts or on other people.

1. Open the Instagram app.
   
2. Find the post containing the comment, then tap the comment icon to find the comment you want to delete.
   
3. If you have an iPhone, you can swipe left and if you’re using Android, just tap the comment.
   
4. Click the trash icon to delete the comment.
   

How to delete comments in bulk on Instagram using iPhone and Android

Instagram decided to create an option to delete multiple comments at the same time. If that’s what you need, here we explain how to use it.

1. Open the Instagram app.
   
2. Find the post where you want to delete comments, click the three dots icon in the top right corner.
   
3. Click “Manage comments.”
   
4. Mark up to 25 comments.
   
5. Tap “Delete comments.”
   

Don’t forget that when it comes to deleting, you can only delete your comments anywhere and any comments on your posts. Comments on other people’s posts are off limits to you.

How to delete a comment on Instagram that you can’t find

If you can’t find a comment you made, there are ways to find it.

1. Go to Instagram in a browser and sign in.
2. Press the “CTRL + F” option to type what you wrote and review all available comments.
3. Click “Load more content” until you find the comment you need to delete.

How to delete Instagram comments on Windows, Mac and Chrome

If you prefer to delete Instagram comments on your computer, here’s how to do it.

1. Open your browser and go to Instagram.com
   
2. Locate the post you want to delete and click on it.
   
3. When you hover over the comment, you’ll see a three-dot icon in the right corner.
   
4. Click on it and choose “Delete.”
   

How to delete a comment in Instagram direct messages

The only way to delete a message in Instagram DM is to cancel sending it. This is how the process works:

1. Open your Instagram account.
   
2. Click the message icon in the upper right corner.
   
3. Select a conversation and the message.
   
4. Click and hold the message until you see options.
   
5. Select “Unsubmit” and click “Unsubmit” to confirm.
   

When you unsend a message, it will no longer be in the conversation, but there’s a chance the other person has already seen it.

In closing, comments are one of the best ways influencers communicate with their followers on Instagram. That is why it is essential to know all the options you have to manage them in the best possible way.

Hopefully, we’ve helped you understand how comment options work and the best ways to delete them on Instagram. Additionally, you will be able to successfully manage your profile and create a strong community around your profile.

Additional FAQs

Can I delete all my comments posted on Instagram?

Yes, you can delete all your comments, but unfortunately you will have to delete them one by one. So far, there is no way to delete all your comments at once using Instagram.

Can you recover an Instagram comment?

It is not possible to recover a comment on Instagram. There is no way to recover deleted comments or undo deleting comments on any of your posts.

Will the person receive a notification when you delete their comment?

The answer is no. Users do not receive notifications about their comments when someone deletes them. The only way to check what happened to your comment is to go to the post and try to find it.

Why aren’t my Instagram comments showing up?

When you can’t see your posted comments, one of the reasons could be that Instagram prevented you from posting too frequently. Another option is that your comment never reaches the post due to a poor internet connection. Lastly, if someone deleted or reported your comment, you won’t be able to find it.

How do I delete a comment on Instagram without them knowing?

Instagram doesn’t send any notifications to people whose comments you deleted. They won’t know what’s going on unless they revisit your post. Simply follow the procedures above for the selected device and you are good to go.

How do you delete a comment on Instagram from someone who blocked you?

If the comment is on your post, you can easily delete it like any other post. However, if the response is in a post that belongs to another Instagram user, you won’t be able to delete it.

How do you delete comments on Instagram Live?

There is no way to delete comments from your Instagram Live unless you end the live broadcast. However, if you decide to hide or disable them, you will no longer be able to see any of them.

How do I delete a comment on Instagram after reporting?

Once you report a comment on Instagram, it automatically disappears from your post. Since you can’t stop reporting it, you will have to think about it first because there is no going back once you do it.