How to Check Who Reposted a Post in Instagram

Have you been wondering who’s shared your Instagram posts on their page? The social media landscape has changed a lot in the last few years. One thing that has remained constant, especially for brands, is the power of a post going viral. Seeing who’s been interested enough in your post to reshare it lets you understand the level of your account’s popularity.

Learning who’s reposted your Instagram post or stories can be an important metric for your social media strategy. Here, we will show you exactly how to see who shared your Instagram posts.

Can You Check Who Reposted Your Instagram Post?

You need to have a business account to see who reposted your post. Unfortunately, Instagram has not made this feature available for regular accounts. You can however check who repost an Instagram story(read below to find out how)

It’s also worth noting that Instagram doesn’t reveal who shared the post, just how many times it was reposted. It’s, however, not difficult to switch your personal account to a business one. You can do that by following the steps below:

1. On Instagram, go to “Settings” then “Account.”
   
2. Tap on “Switch to Business Account” or “Switch to Creator Account.”
   

You are all set. Now you can see how often your post has been reshared on Instagram. Just go to “View Insights” on one of your posts, and you will see the number of people who shared your post. You’ll also see the number of saves, profile visits, and reaches for that specific photo.

How to Check Who Reposted Your Instagram Stories

Unlike regular posts, the platform has made it possible to see who reposted Instagram Stories. This is dependent on the user’s privacy settings, though.

If someone with a private account shares your Story, you will not be able to see their username or view the Story on their page. Shared Stories will be viewable for the next 24 hours or until users delete them from their accounts.

The step-by-step guide below will walk you through seeing who has reposted your Instagram Story.

How to Check Who Reposted Your Instagram Post on an iPhone

1. On your Instagram profile, click on the post you are interested in.
   
2. Click “View Insights.” The number underneath the arrow icon lets you know how many people reshared the post.
   
3. Select the three dots in the top right corner of the post.
   
4. Navigate to the “View Story Reshares” option.
   
5. This will open the “Current Public Reshares” page to see how many people shared your post to the Instagram Stories.
   
6. Click on a reshared story in the grid to see who shared the post. This will take you to the user’s Story.
   
7. You can now see their username. Click on the account to find out who reposted your post.

How to Check Who Reposted Your Instagram Post on an Android

If you are using an Android device to view your Instagram post insights, follow the steps below to discover the user who reposted your post.

1. Head to your Instagram profile, and tap on the post you are interested in.
   
2. Hit “View Insights.” The number indicated lets you know how many people reshared the post.
   
3. In the top right corner of the post, press the three-dot menu.
   
4. Click on the “View Story Reshares” option.
   
5. From the “Current Public Reshares,” you will see how many people shared your post to their Instagram Stories.
   
6. Click on a reshared story in the grid. This will take you to the user’s Story to see their username.

How to Check Who Reposted Your Instagram Post on a PC

You may be accessing your Instagram account through your PC browser. To find out who’s reposted your post, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Go to Instagram.com and log into your account.
   
2. On your Instagram profile, click on the post you are interested in.
   
3. To view how many people shared your post, click on “View Insights.”
   
4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the post.
   
5. Select the “View Story Reshares” option.
6. This will open the “Current Public Reshares” page.
7. Go to a reshared story in the grid. This will take you to the user’s Story.
8. Click on the account to find out who reposted your post.

How to Check Who Reposted Your Instagram Post on an iPad

You can also check to see who reposted your Instagram post from your iPad by following the steps below:

1. From your profile, click on the post you are interested in.
   
2. Press “View Insights.” The arrow icon points to the number of people who have reshared the post.
   
3. In the post’s top right corner, click on the three-dot menu.
   
4. Tap on the “View Story Reshares” option.
   
5. This will open the “Current Public Reshares,” and you will see how many people shared your post to their Instagram Stories.
   
6. Click on a reshared story in the grid to see who shared the post.
7. You can now see their username. Click on the account to find out who reposted your post.

Additional FAQs

How to check posts that mentioned you on Instagram

Instagrammers who share your posts will often mention your account on the reposted content. It’s just good etiquette. They will usually do this by tagging you, something you will be able to see on your profile. Sometimes, your photo will be shared, and you will only get a mention in the post caption. To check who has mentioned you on their Instagram post, follow the guidelines below:

1. On Instagram, go to the main menu of your App.

2. Tap on the “News” icon.

3. Select “You.” You can now see all your mentions along with recent likes and comments on your posts.

This feature is dependent on the user’s privacy settings. If a private account has mentioned you, you will not be able to view the mention.

How to check who saved your post on Instagram

You would have to have a business account to find out who saved your post on Instagram. The steps outlined below will show you who saved your post to their collection.

1. Open Instagram and tap on your profile.

2. Scroll to the post in question and click on it.

3. Under the image, hit “View Insights.”

4. The bookmark icon will indicate how many times your post has been saved.

How to check if someone takes a screenshot of your post

Unfortunately, there is no way to know if someone takes a screenshot of your post. Instagram had tested a feature that would send notifications if that happened. They, however, retired the feature after only a month in 2018.

Why Should You Check Who Reposted Your Post?

Success on Instagram is all about engagement. You will better understand what’s working by seeing who shares your posts and how other Instagrammers engage with your content. Shared posts are a powerful way of boosting your Instagram profile. With the detailed guide above, you can check who has reposted your post, no matter what device you are using.

Do you encourage other Instagrammers to engage with your posts? Do you often check to see who’s been reposting your content? Tell us about it in the comments section below.