{"id":29900,"date":"2025-01-13T23:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T23:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softgolfing.com\/auto-detailing\/how-to-hide-likes-and-views-on-instagram-posts-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:15:53","slug":"hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide Likes and Views on Instagram Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Interested users can now hide the likes and views attached to their posts. Here\u2019s how you can go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfJXWf6ApbYdb0I12pWNaAXfh8Tk2CDDhkiPpTi767zI0CJYnyx3iva367FbSjDLCRSFId7xZONq4LdLD6CbEQdxS6_hS-D_DX4aP32O9w-m1R1-I9aiqaCplfzQqHLIqB_g2V7c_xtn_R9wzJSUxlJ4IZUcop-RW6_vGsAb_9ofRzYaKeSaycXSdr\/w400-h225\/Stop%20Instagram%20likes%20and%20views.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The introduction of social media introduced us to a new phase where most people measure wealth by the number of likes, views, and engagements on their Instagram accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this doesn\u2019t matter to some people, Instagram has given you the option to hide your likes and views on Instagram, thereby making them only visible to you, the account holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Instagram&#8217;s CEO, the main reason for unleashing this feature is to create a more positive online interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as usual, most users were displeased when the feature was fully tested and rolled out, and this is why Instagram made it optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes in handy for those who don\u2019t chase clout on the net and are more focused on their real-life functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you aren\u2019t familiar with your Instagram app, you might find it difficult to navigate to this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to worry, this article will provide you with a complete guide to hiding likes and views on your Instagram account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#How_to_Hide_the_Number_of_Likes_and_Views_on_Instagram_Posts\" >How to Hide the Number of Likes and Views on Instagram Posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#How_to_Hide_the_Number_of_Likes_and_Views_on_Your_Instagram_Posts\" >How to Hide the Number of Likes and Views on Your Instagram Posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#How_to_Unhide_Like_Counts_on_My_Instagram_Post\" >How to Unhide Like Counts on My Instagram Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#Does_turning_off_Likes_decrease_engagement\" >Does turning off Likes decrease engagement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#How_do_I_hide_the_like_count_on_all_posts\" >How do I hide the like count on all posts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#How_to_Hide_Likes_on_an_Instagram_Business_Account\" >How to Hide Likes on an Instagram Business Account?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/hide-like-and-view-counts-instagram\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Hide_the_Number_of_Likes_and_Views_on_Instagram_Posts\"><\/span>How to Hide the Number of Likes and Views on Instagram Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature has been rolled out to every Instagram user, so there\u2019s no eligibility status attached to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t view other people&#8217;s likes and views once you turn this feature on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Instagram account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to your profile by clicking on your profile picture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the 3 horizontal lines usually located at the top right-hand corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose settings from the options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on Posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Toggle the \u201cHide likes and view counts<\/b>\u201d ON<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghg9KZrcEPikaylk9M9BtkK8oYdGw0ehmkKOQys4p_Jb5xSHulCPYNgHaCEftHTLZBaPnnPH9usuNMQ-bZ2T0kFJLC8VS7-rijHNx8JxVYXUzd0196wr7-36GdU2UE6y1f9SrgI_KLCZHlwOpInJoBUwOBs1-cqfFXZJsxdV0WDC2zhBS1neoThfwc\/s320\/Hide_view-like_counts_Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any post displayed on your Instagram feed will be displayed without the likes and views attached to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Hide_the_Number_of_Likes_and_Views_on_Your_Instagram_Posts\"><\/span>How to Hide the Number of Likes and Views on Your Instagram Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want other people to see the number of likes and engagements accrued on your Instagram post. Do this before or after publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a piece to post to your Instagram account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<b>Advanced Settings<\/b>\u201d under the caption section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle ON the \u201c<b>Hide like and view counts on this post<\/b>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can now go back and continue editing before hitting the publish button. You can also turn off commenting on the post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihFc33YTxDPJlzJ4u72Aw8L76VSPWkrM0nJ72qj3TuwnSO9vgWWMqqvCSDpwg5Qgb44rzBBrmztNK_G950qYNflk_c626pPePZD9Npr9eyNqikVnFlerYla5XetcL69UYDiCtet2HoqY6m8TnpCeVrmlK07XWj75NkFPfho_sP8S7aNeU5k70E0zRw\/w338-h400\/Advance%20settings_Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However,\u00a0 if you find yourself in a case where you\u2019ve already published the article without hiding like and view counts on a particular post, here\u2019s how to resolve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the post on your Instagram page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the three horizontal lines beside the post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201c<b>Hide like count<\/b>\u201d from the options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0dzm1zjhkiQ1sWoo5Jh7zywQQmdh-uEvHKDRo9CpB97GMjcisOIODZzyohrfdpvTO1rurbpTDu96M8JGzAj6sRGRGVips7rcoZIn1z8dgaljFi-M6N7jT809LRaRw-BonontfOGlAgnewOHkbe9BS6IsBt_WS5Ic91zbFUj2UKSAPtGI5gWoGqKGj\/s320\/Hide_Instagram_like_count.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to worry about seeing the amount of accrued likes or views on your Instagram post after these settings are implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Unhide_Like_Counts_on_My_Instagram_Post\"><\/span>How to Unhide Like Counts on My Instagram Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can unhide your like counts after some time for personal reasons. Here\u2019s how<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the Instagram post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the 3 horizontal lines at the top right-hand side of the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<b>Unhide like counts<\/b>\u201d from the options<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should now be able to view the number of likes and interactions that a particular video has accumulated over the days, while likes were hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_turning_off_Likes_decrease_engagement\"><\/span>Does turning off Likes decrease engagement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, to some extent, potential customers might think a post isn\u2019t engaged with and wouldn\u2019t pay attention to its details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning off likes favours top brands and social media influencers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_hide_the_like_count_on_all_posts\"><\/span>How do I hide the like count on all posts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t hide the likes for all your posts at a time, but you can hide the likes and views count for other Instagram posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Hide_Likes_on_an_Instagram_Business_Account\"><\/span>How to Hide Likes on an Instagram Business Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An Instagram business account can turn off its likes by going to <strong>Settings <\/strong>> <strong>Privacy\u00a0 <\/strong>> <strong>Posts<\/strong>, then hide likes and views counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding likes and view counts on Instagram is an ideal way to boost your self-esteem, especially if you\u2019re concerned about your number of followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above is a detailed way to successfully hide likes, views, and comments from other Instagram users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested users can now hide the likes and views attached to their posts. 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