Instagram: How to Hide Like and View Counts on Other Users' Posts

There's a new section in the app's settings menu

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Instagram introduced the ability for users to hide like and view counts on content shared by other users. Here’s how this is done.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: On your Instagram profile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen.



Screenshot of an Instagram profile with a red arrow pointing at the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Settings.”



Screenshot of Instagram's profile menu with a red arrow pointing at Settings

Step 3: Tap “Privacy.”



Screenshot of Instagram's Settings menu with a red arrow pointing at Privacy

Step 4: Tap “Posts.”



Screenshot of Instagram's Privacy menu with a red arrow pointing at Posts

Step 5: Tap the toggle to the right of “Hide Like and View Counts” to turn this setting on.

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