Understanding how your content is shared on Instagram can provide valuable insights into your audience's engagement and help refine your content strategy. While Instagram doesn't offer a direct method to see exactly who has shared your posts, there are several approaches to gauge the reach and impact of your content.
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Do You Want to See Who Shared Your Instagram Posts?
You're not alone! If you have an Instagram business or creator account, there may be a way to see who reshared your post or reel publicly within 24 hours of publishing your photo or video. While the View Story Shares feature isn't available to personal accounts (or even all professional accounts), many users can see who shared their posts and reels to stories by checking their Insights.
Even if you can't see who shared your content, you can definitely see the share count. We'll show you how to view Instagram sharing insights on your Android, iPhone, and iPad. Unfortunately, if you have a personal account, you won't get to see these insights unless you upgrade to a professional account.
How to See Who Shared Your Instagram Post
1. Utilize Instagram Insights (For Business & Creator Accounts)
If you have a Business or Creator account, you can access Instagram Insights to see how many times your post has been shared.
Steps to Check Insights:
Open Instagram and go to your profile.
Select the post you want to check.
Tap View Insights below the post.
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Credit: wikihow.com Find the share count under the paper airplane icon. You'll see this icon in the row near the top of the "Post insights" window. This count includes every time someone shared your post with someone else, whether on their story or with a friend in a private message.
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While this doesn’t show exactly who shared your post, it gives you an idea of how engaging your content is.
3. Use the “Reshares” Feature (For Business & Creator Accounts)
Instagram allows Business and Creator accounts to see recent story reshares of their posts.
Steps to See Reshares:
Open Instagram and go to your profile.
Tap on the post.
Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
Select View Story Reshares (this option only appears if your post has been reshared in someone’s Story).
Credit: Pixomatic You’ll see a list of active shares. Tap on each to view the story.
If no reshares are listed, it means your post hasn’t been shared recently or the reshared stories have already expired.
Viewing Post Insights on a Computer
To view insights from a desktop computer:
Log In: Visit instagram.com and log into your account.
Go to Your Profile: Click your profile picture or username.
Select a Post: Click on the photo or reel you're interested in.
View Insights: Click "View Insights" below the post to see metrics, including shares indicated by the paper airplane icon.
Viewing Story Reshares
If someone shares your post to their public story, you might be able to see who shared it:
Select the Post: Go to your profile and tap the post in question.
Access Reshares: Tap the three vertical dots (more options) in the top-right corner of the post.
View Reshares: If available, tap "View Story Reshares" to see who has shared your post to their stories.
Why Does This Matter?
Understanding who shares your content can help you:
Boost Engagement – Shared content often leads to more likes, comments, and follows.
Identify Your Audience – See who’s interested in your posts.
Improve Your Strategy – Create more shareable content based on what’s being reshared.
Increase Brand Awareness – More shares mean more visibility and potential new followers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I switch to a Professional or Creator account?
To switch your Instagram account to a Business or Creator account:
Open Instagram and go to your profile.
Tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-right corner.
Select Settings and privacy.
Tap Account type and tools.
Choose Switch to professional account.
Follow the prompts to select your account type (Business or Creator) and category.
Complete the setup by adding contact details (optional) and linking to a Facebook page if desired.
Once switched, you’ll have access to Insights, allowing you to track engagement, including post shares.
Can I see exactly who shared my Instagram post?
No, Instagram does not provide a feature that allows users to see exactly who shared their post. However, you can check the number of shares through Instagram Insights if you have a Business or Creator account.
Why don’t I see the 'View Story Reshares' option?
The 'View Story Reshares' option is only available if your post has been reshared in an active Story. If no one has shared your post recently or the reshared Stories have expired, this option won’t appear.
Can I track shares if I have a personal account?
No, personal accounts do not have access to Instagram Insights. If you want to track shares, you need to switch to a Business or Creator account.
Do third-party apps show who shared my post?
Most third-party apps do not have access to this specific Instagram data due to privacy restrictions. However, some analytics tools like Sprout Social, Hootsuite, and Iconosquare can help track engagement and mentions.
How can I encourage more people to share my posts?
To increase shares, create high-quality, engaging content, use trending hashtags, encourage followers to tag you when sharing, and interact with your audience to build a community.
Final Thoughts
Although Instagram doesn’t offer a feature to see exactly who shared your post, using Insights, mentions, story reshares, and third-party tools can help track engagement. If knowing this data is crucial for your content strategy, consider switching to a Business or Creator account for better analytics.
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