How to See Someone's Comments on Instagram (and Why Some Are Missing)
Instagram has no official tool that lists all the comments another person has written. You can see your own comments in the Your activity section, and you can read the comments under any post you can open. A so-called comment viewer cannot show more than that, and many of them ask for your password.
The search for an Instagram comment viewer usually starts with one of three needs: to find a comment you wrote, to see what a specific person has been saying, or to understand why a post seems to show only some of its comments. Each has a different answer, and this guide takes them in turn.
Can you see all the comments someone made?
For other people, no. Instagram shows comments under the posts where they were written and does not collect them on a profile page. A person's activity feed is private to that person. The menu labels change between app versions, so treat the paths below as a guide and look for the closest wording on your screen.
The only legitimate ways to find someone's comments are manual:
- Open the posts where you expect them, such as the account's own, a friend's or a shared tag, and scroll to the person's name.
- Use the search field inside the comments if your version has one.
- Ask the person. A screenshot is a direct way.
Sites that advertise an "IG comment viewer" for any user cannot get data Instagram does not provide. Some are harmless pages that show only what you could open yourself; others collect logins. The password request is the sign to leave. For more on tools that ask for a login, see our guide on viewing private accounts.
How to see your own comments
For your own account, the app keeps a list.
- Press the menu icon on your profile page.
- Pick Your activity.
- Choose Comments. The list may sit under an interactions heading.
- Sort by date or filter if the options are shown.
From there you can open a comment's post or delete several comments at once. This is the route for "why can't I see all my comments on Instagram": if a comment is not in the list, it may have been deleted, hidden or removed, or it may sit on a post that is no longer available.
Why can't I see all comments on a post?
When a post seems to show only some of its comments, the cause is usually one of these.
| Cause | What you see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden comments | A link near the bottom of the comments | Tap it to open filtered comments |
| Sorting | Fewer comments than the count suggests | Switch the order if available |
| Comments loading | A spinner or an error | Reload the post or update the app |
| Restricted or blocked | Comments from some accounts missing | Depends on the owner's settings |
| Comments turned off | The box is missing | The owner disabled them |
| Deleted or removed | Count and list differ | Nothing to restore |
Instagram can filter comments with keyword rules and spam detection, which hide some without deleting them. The owner can also add words to block. A harmless comment can be caught by those rules, so a missing comment is not proof that someone removed it on purpose.
How to view all comments on an Instagram post
On a post you can open, tap the comment icon, scroll to the end and tap any "view more" or hidden-comments link. If the post has thousands of comments, loading takes a while. A browser version of Instagram can be easier on a large screen: open the post, scroll through the list and use the browser's find function for a word or a name.
If you own the post, you can see more: the hidden filter section, comments from followers only if you set that, and your Hidden Words settings. Check them if comments you expect are not appearing.
What about comments on Reels and Stories?
Reels work like posts: comments sit under the video. Stories have replies instead of public comments, and those go to the owner's messages. A story reply is private between sender and owner, so there is no public list of them.
A safe way to follow a conversation
If your goal is to keep track of discussion on your own posts, turn on notifications for comments, check the activity section, and reply within the first hours. If you manage several accounts for work, use the professional tools Instagram provides for creators and businesses instead of third-party sites. They show your own comment data, and they do not need your password.
Checklist: before you try a comment viewer
- [ ] Decide whether you need your own comments or someone else's.
- [ ] Use the activity section for your own.
- [ ] Open the posts manually for other people's.
- [ ] Never enter your password on a site that promises "all comments".
- [ ] Check for a hidden-comments link before assuming a comment was deleted.
- [ ] Update the app if comments do not load.
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FAQ
Can I see all comments someone made on Instagram?
No. Instagram does not list a person's comments for others. You can find your own in Your activity.
Why can't I see all my comments on Instagram?
Comments can be hidden by filters, deleted, or attached to posts that were removed. Check the hidden-comments link and the activity list.
Is there a safe Instagram comment viewer?
Anything that needs your password is not safe. The app itself and the web version already show every comment you are allowed to see.
Why does the comment count not match the list?
Filtered, deleted or restricted comments can cause the difference.
Conclusion
There is no official way to list another person's comments on Instagram. Your own sit in Your activity, and the rest of the visible comments can be found by opening the posts. When some are missing, filters, sorting and restrictions are the usual causes, and a tool that asks for your password is never the answer.
*Prepared with AI assistance and fact-checked by the Likemania editorial team. Last reviewed: 2026-10-15.*