TL;DR: Instagram recommends using 3 to 5 relevant hashtags per post in 2025 Too many hashtags can reduce engagement and make posts look spammy Focused, high-quality hashtags help reach a more targeted audience Best practice applies to Feed posts, Reels, and Stories with slight var...
TL;DR: Hashtags still work on Instagram but require a targeted and relevant approach Simply adding popular or random tags no longer guarantees engagement Studies show posts with 4 to 11 well-matched hashtags often perform best Using banned or irrelevant hashtags can hurt visibilit...
TL;DR: You can only share someone’s Story if you're tagged and their account is public with resharing enabled If tagged, use the “Add to Your Story” option from the DM notification If not tagged, use screen recording, screenshots, or third-party apps, and always credit the creator ...
TL;DR: You can share Instagram profiles via DM, copy link, or using a QR code To share your own profile, use “Copy Profile URL” or the “Share This Profile” option QR codes offer an offline sharing method for events or printed materials You can also share other profiles via direct ...
TL;DR: You can share any public Instagram post to your Story using the paper plane icon If the “Add to Story” option is missing, it could be due to privacy settings, app version, or using desktop Only public accounts with resharing enabled allow their posts to be shared to Stories ...
TL;DR: Share Reels to your Story, via DM, or externally using the copy link option Cross-posting to Facebook boosts visibility and engagement across platforms Reshare high-performing Reels by reuploading with updated captions and credit Use creative tools like stickers, text, and ...
TL;DR: You can share posts via Story, Direct Message, link copy, or to external platforms Use third-party apps like Repost for Instagram to share posts to your own feed with proper credit Only public posts can be shared; private posts and resharing-disabled content are restricted ...
Realized you’ve added the wrong song to your Instagram post or want to get rid of the audio altogether? You’re not alone. While Instagram currently doesn’t offer a direct “remove music” button for already published content, there are reliable workarounds that can help you fix the issue without compr...
Whether it’s a trending audio on Reels, a catchy tune in someone’s Story, or an unexpected gem found via Explore, Instagram makes it possible but not always obvious. To save music from a Reel, simply tap on the audio title below the username and hit the Save icon. For Stories, if the music was added...
One of the most effective (and overlooked) strategies is using trending music on Instagram. Songs that are currently popular on Reels tend to be favored by the algorithm, helping your videos appear on more feeds and the Explore page. In this post, we’ve curated a fresh, diverse, and creator-frien...
To add music to your Instagram Story, open the Instagram app, create a new story, tap the sticker icon, and select the Music sticker. From there, you can search for a song, choose a 5–15 second clip, and customize how it appears whether with lyrics, album art, or audio-only. If the sticker is mis...
Here are the most common reasons why Instagram Music doesn’t work: You’re using a business accountBusiness accounts have limited access to copyrighted music due to licensing rules. The music feature is not available in your regionInstagram Music is only available in certain countries. If you'...