How to See Who Shared Your Instagram Post

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:

1. Open Instagram and go to your profile.

2. Select the post you want to check.

3. Tap View Insights below the post.

   

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4. 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:

1. Open Instagram and go to your profile.

2. Tap on the post.

3. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.

4. Select View Story Reshares (this option only appears if your post has been reshared in someone’s Story).

   

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5. 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:

1. Log In: Visit instagram.com and log into your account.

2. Go to Your Profile: Click your profile picture or username.

3. Select a Post: Click on the photo or reel you're interested in.

4. 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:

1. Select the Post: Go to your profile and tap the post in question.

2. Access Reshares: Tap the three vertical dots (more options) in the top-right corner of the post.

3. 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 access Instagram Insights and other professional tools, you’ll need to switch your account type:

1. Open Instagram and go to your profile.

2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.

3. Select Settings and privacy.

4. Tap Account type and tools.

5. Choose Switch to professional account.

6. Follow the prompts to select either Business or Creator and pick your category.

7. Complete the setup by adding contact info (optional) and linking to your Facebook page for cross-promotion.

Once switched, you’ll unlock Insights, Ads Manager, and branded content tools to better understand your audience and track engagement — including post shares, reach, and saves.

Pro tip: Even if you’re a personal brand, Creator accounts often give better flexibility for influencers and content creators.

Can I see exactly who shared my Instagram post?

No — Instagram prioritizes privacy and doesn’t reveal the specific users who shared your post. However, you can still track how many shares a post gets under Post Insights (tap View Insights below your post).

If knowing who shares your content is essential, consider focusing on Story shares and tagged mentions, as these will show up in your notifications.

Important: Shares count towards your overall engagement rate, helping with organic reach and visibility.

Can I get notified when someone shares my Instagram post?

No, Instagram does not send notifications when someone shares your post. The only way to track shares is by checking your post Insights if you have a Business or Creator account.

Are Instagram shares public or private?

It depends. When someone shares your post to their Story, it is visible to their followers (public or private, depending on their account settings). Shares via direct messages are private and not visible to anyone else — not even you.

Does switching to a professional account affect my reach?

Switching to a Business or Creator account won’t reduce your organic reach. In fact, you’ll get better insights to understand what’s working and adjust your strategy for better performance.

Is it safe to use apps that claim to show who shared my Instagram post?

No. Most apps claiming to reveal who shared or viewed your posts violate Instagram’s terms of service and risk compromising your account security. Always use trusted analytics tools and avoid apps that ask for your login credentials.

Why don’t I see the 'View Story Reshares' option?

The View Story Reshares option only appears when:

• Your post has been reshared by others to their Stories.

• The Stories are still active (within 24 hours).

If no one has reshared it recently or if the Story has expired, you won’t see this option.

Tip: Use engaging calls to action like "Share this to your Story!" to boost resharing.

Can I track shares if I have a personal account?

Unfortunately, personal accounts have limited analytics and do not include share metrics. To unlock detailed insights like reach, saves, and shares, switch to a Business or Creator account.

The switch is free, reversible, and doesn’t require a registered business — even hobby accounts can benefit.

Do third-party apps show who shared my post?

Due to Instagram’s API privacy restrictions, no reliable third-party app can tell you who shared your posts. However, some advanced tools like:

• Sprout Social

• Hootsuite

• Iconosquare

• Later

…can track overall engagement metrics, hashtags, mentions, and trends over time. These are especially useful for campaign performance and competitor analysis.

Reminder: Avoid shady apps claiming to show user identities — they’re often scams and can risk your account security.

How can I encourage more people to share my posts?

Here’s what works best:

• Create shareable content: Relatable quotes, tips, or timely memes perform well.

• Ask directly: Include calls to action like “Share this with a friend!” in your captions.

• Use Stories: Create Stories with poll stickers or questions to boost interaction.

• Run giveaways: Incentivize sharing for a chance to win.

• Collaborate: Partner with creators or brands to expand your reach.

• Engage actively: Reply to comments and DMs to build community loyalty.

Pro tip: Posts that evoke emotion or are highly informative are statistically more likely to be shared.

Final Thoughts

While Instagram doesn’t show you exactly who shares your posts, you can still track share counts and overall engagement through Insights and trusted third-party tools. Focus on creating content that’s worth sharing, switch to a Business or Creator account for full analytics access, and build a community that’s excited to spread your content.

Remember: Growth comes from consistency and connection. Track your data, engage authentically, and your shares will naturally increase over time.