Can you delete your comment on someone else’s Instagram?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

You can delete a comment on Instagram if you have written it on someone else’s post, or if someone else has written it on your post. Deleting comments on Instagram is a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps.

To delete your own comment on someone else’s post, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and navigate to the post on which you have commented.
2. Find your comment and tap on it to open the comment thread.
3. Once the comment thread is open, you will see a trash can icon or three dots (depending on your app version) located next to your comment.
4. Tap on the trash can icon or three dots, and a pop-up menu will appear.
5. In the pop-up menu, select the option to delete your comment.
6. Confirm your action when prompted, and your comment will be permanently deleted from the post.

Similarly, if someone else has written a comment on your Instagram post that you wish to remove, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to the post where the comment is located.
2. Find the comment that you want to delete and swipe left on it (iOS) or tap and hold on it (Android).
3. A trash can icon or a menu with options will appear.
4. Tap on the trash can icon or select the appropriate option from the menu.
5. Confirm your action when prompted, and the comment will be deleted from your post.

It’s important to note that once a comment is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. Additionally, only the person who wrote the comment or the person whose post it is can delete comments on Instagram.

Deleting comments can be useful if you have made a mistake, want to remove inappropriate or offensive content, or simply change your mind about a comment you have made. It allows you to have control over the content on your own posts and maintain a positive and respectful online presence.

In my personal experience, I have found the option to delete comments on Instagram to be helpful in managing my social media interactions. It allows me to maintain a clean and respectful comment section on my posts, ensuring a positive environment for myself and others. I have also used this feature when I have accidentally posted a comment on the wrong post or made a typo that I wanted to correct.

The ability to delete comments on Instagram provides users with control over their own content and allows them to manage their online presence effectively.