How I Figured Out How to See Who Shared My Instagram Post (So You Can Too)

Okay, real talk — I remember the first time someone told me they shared my post on Instagram. I was like,

“Cool, but… how do I see that?”

I clicked around for 20 minutes like a confused squirrel, trying to find some secret list that shows who shared it.

Guess what?

Instagram doesn’t let you see who shared it.
Yeah. I know. Kinda rude.

But — you can see how many people shared your post, where they shared it, and which posts are getting the most attention. You just need to know where to look.

So I put together this little guide to show you exactly how I figured it out — step-by-step.

Let’s go.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read)

• You can’t see who shared your post.
• But you can see how many people shared it.
• You just need a Professional account.
• Check insights under each post or your full profile.

First Off: Can You Actually See Who Shared Your Post?

The honest answer?

Nope.
Instagram doesn’t tell you who shared your post — not directly.

But…

👀 You can see how many people shared it, and that’s still super helpful.

Step 1: I Switched to a Professional Account (And You Should Too)

If you’re using a regular personal Instagram account, you can’t see shares, reach, saves, or any of the cool insights.

So the first thing I did was switch to a Professional Account.
It’s free. It takes like 60 seconds.

Here’s how I did it:

1. Opened Instagram and went to my Profile.
2. Tapped the ☰ menu (top right corner).
3. Went to Settings and privacy.
4. Tapped Account type and tools.
5. Hit Switch to professional account.
6. Picked Creator (but Business works too).
7. Followed the steps and boom — done.

Heads up: You won’t lose anything. All your posts and followers stay the same.

Step 2: I Posted Something (Or You Can Use an Old Post)

After I switched my account, I either posted something new or used an old post I already had up. Doesn’t matter — as long as it’s live.

Step 3: Here’s How I Check Who Shared My Post (Well, How Many People Did)

Once your post is live:

1. Go to that post on your profile.
2. Tap “View Insights” right below it.
3. Look for this icon: 🔁
   That number shows how many times your post was shared.

Here’s what it usually looks like:

Post Insights:

❤️ Likes: 112  
💬 Comments: 8  
🔁 Shares: 19  
🔖 Saves: 23  
📈 Reach: 2,645

🔁 = People who shared your post (usually to their Stories or sent in a DM)

What About Instagram Stories? Can I See Who Shared It There?

Depends.

• If someone tags you in a Story, you’ll get a notification. Easy.
• But if someone just reshared your post to their Story and didn’t tag you, Instagram won’t show their name. Just the number of shares.

Bonus Trick: How I Check My Most Shared Posts

Wanna know which of your posts are getting shared the most?

Here’s what I do:

1. Go to my profile.
2. Tap the ☰ menu.
3. Tap Insights.
4. Tap Content you’ve shared.
5. Tap Posts, then sort by Shares.

That gives you a nice overview of what’s actually working.

Quick Table Recap

🔍 Feature	✅ Available?	📱 How I Access It
See how many people shared	✅ Yes	Post > View Insights
See exactly who shared	❌ Nope	Not available (yet)
See who tagged me in Stories	✅ Yes	Notifications > Mentions
See most shared posts	✅ Yup	Menu > Insights > Content You Shared

What I Learned About Getting More Shares

After trying all this out, I realized a few things help boost shares big time:

• ✅ Posting tips, advice, or helpful info
• 😂 Funny memes or relatable quotes
• 🎯 Content that hits emotions or real-life moments
• 📣 Telling people to “share if this helped” (it actually works)
• 📸 High-quality visuals that make people want to repost

Final Thoughts

Honestly, I wish Instagram just told us who shared our stuff. But for now, we work with what we’ve got.

Seeing those shares still gives you a clue that people care about what you post. And when you know what’s working, you can do more of it.

So — try this out. Switch your account. Look at those insights. Learn what people love. And keep creating.

And hey — if this helped you out, maybe share this post.
(Yeah, I said it. 😎)

Still figuring things out, but helping you do the same.

– Sahadat.