- Instagram Highlights allow stories to remain visible on your profile beyond the standard 24-hour story limit.
- You can see who viewed your Highlights only within the first 48 hours of the original story post.
- To check viewers on mobile, go to your profile, open a Highlight, and swipe up to view the list—valid only for 48 hours.
- On desktop, Instagram does not allow viewing Highlight viewers; this feature is limited to the mobile app.
- After 48 hours, the viewer list is no longer available, but you can still track view counts with a business or creator account.
- Switching to a professional account enables access to Instagram Insights for metrics like total views, reach, and impressions.
- To switch, go to Settings > Account type and tools > Switch to professional account, and choose Business or Creator.
- In Insights, go to “Content You Shared” > “Stories” > “Highlights” to view analytical data for your saved stories.
- While individual viewers aren’t shown after 48 hours, you can still monitor engagement through aggregated insights.
- Highlights are an effective way to showcase evergreen content and increase profile engagement over time.
Instagram Highlights allow you to showcase your best stories on your profile beyond the usual 24-hour limit. They help keep important moments easily accessible to both new and existing followers. However, tracking who has viewed your Highlights works differently than regular stories. Here’s what you need to know about viewing insights and checking engagement, even after 48 hours.
Can You See Who Views Your Highlights on Instagram?
Yes, but only for a limited time. Instagram allows you to see who viewed your Highlights for up to 48 hours after they were first posted as a story. However, after that, the viewer list disappears, and you won’t be able to check who has seen your Highlights.
Android/iPhone
If you’re using the Instagram mobile app on Android or iPhone, follow these steps to see your Highlight viewers within 48 hours:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap on the Highlight you want to check.
- Swipe up on the screen.
- You’ll see a list of users who have viewed that Highlight.
After 48 hours, Instagram will no longer display the viewers list.
Computer
If you’re using Instagram on a desktop or laptop, unfortunately, there’s no way to check who viewed your Highlights. Instagram only allows users to view Stories and Highlights insights on the mobile app.
How to See Who Viewed Your Instagram Highlights After 48 Hours
While Instagram doesn’t allow you to see individual viewers after 48 hours, you can still get insights on your Highlights by switching to a business or creator account. This gives you access to Instagram Insights, where you can track how many people viewed your Highlights, but not their specific usernames.
Step 1 – Convert Your Instagram Account Into a Creator or Business Account
To access Instagram Insights, you need a creator or business account. Here’s how to switch:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings and privacy > Account type and tools.
- Tap Switch to professional account and choose Business or Creator.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Step 2 – Accessing Instagram Insights for Your Highlights
Once you have a business or creator account, you can check the total number of views on your Highlights:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select Insights.
- Scroll down to the Content You Shared section.
- Tap on Stories, then select the Highlights tab.
Here, you’ll see metrics like total views, reach, and impressions, but not individual viewers after 48 hours.
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