Instagram Comments and Notifications: How Can You Stay Informed?

In the world of social media, staying informed about the activities of those you follow is paramount. This article explores how you can see comments made by others on Instagram and how to manage notifications to keep up with their posts.

Can You See Comments on Other People's Photos?

Yes, if you follow someone on Instagram and they comment on a public post, you can see their comment. Their comments will appear below the post, alongside comments from other users. Keep in mind, however, that you will not be able to see comments on private posts unless you also follow the account that posted the photo. If the person has restricted their comments to only their followers, you can only see their comments if they also follow you back.

How to View Comments Made by Someone You Follow

Go to the profile of the person you are following.

Scroll through their posts and find a photo that they have commented on.

Click on the photo to view it.

Scroll down to the comments section and look for the comment made by the person you are following.

Remember, you will only be able to see their comments if the comment is public. If the person has a private account and their comment is on a private post, you may not be able to see it.

Managing Your Notifications on Instagram

The notification system on Instagram is quite limited. To get notified when someone you follow makes a post (not a comment), you must go to your “Following” list, click on the 3 little dots next to a person's name, and manually enable the switch next to 'Posts'. You can also enable notifications for other activities like live streams and IGTV.

However, there is no notification for when someone you follow has made a comment on another person's post. For someone who doesn’t follow you, finding a comment of yours is quite challenging, especially in long comment threads. For someone who follows you, your name will be highlighted at the top if you've Liked or commented on a post. Your comments may also bubble up to the top, making them easier to find.

For someone who follows you AND follows the person who made the post, finding and interacting with your comments on their posts will be exceptionally straightforward, as they will see the same post in their feed as well.

Conclusion

Staying informed on Instagram can sometimes be a challenge, but with a bit of effort, you can navigate through the platform and keep track of the activities of those you follow. Use these tips to maximize your experience on the platform.

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