How to Manage Account Suggestions on Instagram: Removing or Hiding Unwanted Profiles

Instagram can sometimes display suggestions for accounts that are no longer relevant to your interests or interactions. This can be a bit annoying if you see accounts you want to remove constantly appearing after you start typing a certain letter. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to manage these suggestions. Here's how to delete or hide a suggestion on Instagram effectively.

Clearing Search History

If an account suggestion is filling your search results and you want to remove it from history, the first step is to clear your search history. This will help to ensure that Instagram no longer shows you these unnecessary suggestions. Here's how to do it:

Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Look for and tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the screen. This opens the menu. Select Settings. Navigate to the Security tab. Find and tap on Clear Search History. This will remove all past searches, including any suggested accounts that may be showing up.

Hiding Account Suggestions

If you see an account suggestion while typing in the search bar and you want to hide it, you can do so by long-pressing or tapping and holding on the suggestion. A contextual menu may appear with options to hide or remove the account. Note that the exact option may vary based on app updates, so it's always a good idea to check if this feature is available in your current version of Instagram.

Unfollowing or Blocking the Account

If the account is still showing up despite clearing your search history, the next step is to unfollow or block the account. Blocking is a more permanent solution as it prevents the account from seeing your profile or posts and vice versa. Here’s how to block an account:

Go to the profile of the account you want to remove. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen. Select Block from the options that appear.

If you want to simply unfollow the account without blocking it, you can find the account in your followers list and tap on the 'Follow' button to change it to 'Unfollow'.

Setting Your Account to Private for Enhanced Privacy

If you want to limit the suggestions to only accounts that have your permission, setting your Instagram account to private is a great option. By doing this, only approved followers can see your posts and interact with you. Here’s how to do it:

Go to your profile. Tap on the three lines in the top right corner. Select Privacy Settings. Toggle the Private Account option to on. Review and save your privacy settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to manage the suggestions that appear when you search on Instagram more effectively, ensuring your experience remains tailored to your interests and preferences.

We hope this guide helps you in managing unwanted account suggestions on Instagram. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to explore Instagram’s help center or reach out to their support team.