Hide Instagram likes like this: Here's a step-by-step guide

Don't want others to see how many people liked your posts? Here's a quick guide on how you can disable likes on Instagram.

Published By: Techlusive India | Published: Jul 13, 2024, 06:31 PM (IST)

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Highlights

Instagram allows you to hide likes on your posts.
Users can choose to hide likes from posts while sharing or after sharing.
Users can also hide likes and shares of the posts they see.

techlusive.in Written By article news — Written By Pranav Sawant

In today’s digital age, social media platforms like Instagram play a significant role in our daily lives. One feature that has garnered both positive and negative attention is the ability to see the number of likes on a post. While likes can be a form of validation, they can also lead to feelings of pressure and anxiety. If you’re looking to take control of your Instagram experience and reduce the focus on likes, here’s a guide on how to hide likes on Instagram.Also Read: YouTube’s Next Big AI Upgrade: Lip-Syncing For Auto-Dubbed Videos Coming Soon

Here’s how to hide likes on your posts

Step 1: Update Your Instagram App Also Read: After Phone And iPad, Instagram Could Soon Be On Your TV: Here’s What We Know

Before you can hide likes on Instagram, ensure that your app is updated to the latest version. This will ensure that you have access to the most recent features and settings available.Also Read: Meta’s AI Can Now Dub And Translate Instagram And Facebook Reels In Hindi, Portuguese, And More

Step 2: Hide likes manually

To hide likes from your posts, you need to open each post and then tap on the three dots in the upper right corner. Then select Hide like counts. Even though you hide the like counts, you can still see then by tapping on the name of the people who liked it.

While sharing

Another way to hide likes is while sharing. While sharing the post, tap Advanced settings at the bottom. Tap on the toggle next to Hide like and view counts on this post. Now, the post you share won’t show the like counts.

Here’s how to hide likes on Posts you see

Step 1: Access Your Account Settings

Navigate to your profile and tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner. Once you tap on the three horizontal lines, you should be in the Settings and activity section.

Step 2: Look for the ‘What you see’ tab

Within the Settings menu, scroll down and look for the ‘What you see’ tab. It’s located below the ‘How others can interact with you’ and ‘Your app and media’ options.

Step 3: Hide likes and shares

Once you find the ‘What you see’ tab, tap on Like and share counts. Then toggle on Hide like & share counts