Can you bring back deleted Instagram posts?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

It is possible to bring back deleted Instagram posts. Instagram provides an option to restore deleted posts within a certain timeframe. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app on your device.
2. Go to your profile by tapping on the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of the screen to open the menu.
4. From the menu, select “Settings” at the bottom.
5. In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Account.”
6. Under the Account settings, select “Recently Deleted.”

In the Recently Deleted section, you will find all the posts that you have deleted within the last 30 days. Instagram retains deleted content for this duration, allowing you to restore them if needed.

7. Tap on the post you want to restore.
8. Once you have selected the post, tap on the three dots icon at the top right corner of the screen.
9. From the options that appear, tap on “Restore.”
10. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to restore the post. Tap on “Restore” again to proceed.

After following these steps, the deleted Instagram post will be restored and will appear back on your profile as it was before deletion. However, please note that you only have 30 days to restore deleted posts. After this period, the posts will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

It’s worth mentioning that this feature is only available for personal accounts and not for business accounts. Additionally, if you have permanently deleted a post or it has been deleted by Instagram due to policy violations, it may not be possible to restore it using this method.

In my personal experience, I have used this feature to bring back accidentally deleted posts on Instagram. It was quite helpful in recovering those posts, and I was able to share them again with my followers. However, it is always recommended to be cautious while deleting posts and to make regular backups of any important content to avoid any potential loss.

Instagram provides a feature called “Recently Deleted,” which allows users to restore deleted posts within a 30-day timeframe. By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily bring back your deleted Instagram posts and have them reappear on your profile.