Short and to the point. You cannot view a complete list of someone else’s likes inside the app – Instagram removed that long ago. But you can find your own likes, and the list of likers for a specific post is also open if the account isn’t private. Below I give quick paths, breakdown of scenarios, and safe options when you need an exportable list.
Quick answer
- Your own likes – Profile – menu – Your activity – Interactions – Likes.
- Who liked a specific post – tap the number of likes or the line with the like under the post.
- See who another person likes – only manually by individual posts or via parsing open data from public accounts.
- Stories and data hidden by an account – not public, cannot be collected legally.
Instagram applies algorithms to hide the total number of likes to reduce pressure on users. Below is how the hide likes function works on Instagram.
What you can and cannot do directly in the app
Your own likes: where they are
- Open Profile – three lines at the top – Your activity.
- Go to Interactions – Likes.
- There’s a list of posts you’ve liked. Filters by date and authors are available – check the top panel.
If the interface is different – look for the section Your activity or Interactions. In older versions, the item might have been called Posts You’ve Liked.
Who liked a specific post
- Open the post – tap the number of likes or the line/label with the like.
To precisely determine who liked your post, use the instruction below, which shows how to see who liked a publication on Instagram?
- Scroll the list – your friends and recent likes are shown at the top.
- If the post’s like count is hidden – the number isn’t visible, but the list of likers will open via the like label. If the account is private and you aren’t following – the list is inaccessible.
Notifications
- The Notifications section shows likes on your content – this is convenient when you need to quickly understand who reacted to you.
- Notifications do not show what others like outside of your posts.
Scenarios and suitable methods
In practice, people most often do this – choose the method for the task, not the other way around. The summary table will help you not waste time.
| Task | How to do it | Speed | Limitations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View your own likes | Profile – Your activity – Interactions – Likes | Fast | Latest app version needed | Feed of posts you’ve liked |
| Find out who liked a specific post | Tap the number of likes under the post | Instant | If account is private – access needed | Full list of post likers |
| Understand who a specific person likes | Manually view their likes under others’ posts or parse open data | Medium – Slow | No built-in list, works only for public profiles and posts | Fragmented manually or a file with lists via parsing |
| Export likers for analysis | Parsing tools via post links and profiles | Medium | Security, limits, platform policy | CSV/Excel with list of accounts |
When it seems someone “disappeared” from the list of likers, the reason is obvious. This explains why I can’t see everyone who liked a post on Instagram? Access depends on profile privacy and openness.
Mobile app and web – where to look for the items
The interface changes, but the logic is the same. If you don’t find the item immediately – check adjacent sections.
| Action | iOS/Android App | Web Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your own likes | Profile – menu – Your activity – Interactions – Likes | Profile – menu – Your activity – Likes (may be missing) | If not in web – use the app |
| List of post likers | Open post – tap number of likes | Open post – click number of likes | If count is hidden – click the like label |
| Filter by date/authors | In Likes – filters at the top | Not always available | Check the filter panel |
Important: common mistakes
- Looking for the Friends’ Activity tab – it’s gone, others’ likes aren’t shown as a list.
- Confusing hidden count and private account – the count can be hidden, but the list opens, while a private account without a follow won’t show the list.
The invisible like count often raises questions. This explains why likes are hidden on Instagram? The platform setting doesn’t prevent seeing the list of likers on public accounts.
- Trying to log into third-party services with their login – this leads to lost accounts. For parsing, only give links to posts, not your login and password.
Engagement can drop sharply due to platform restrictions. The checklist shows Instagram shadowban how to check without threatening the account.
- Collecting likes from stories – their list is not publicly available.
Parsing open data: when needed and how to do it safely
When the result is important and you need a file – use parsers. The principle is simple – you give links to posts, and you get lists of likers as output. It’s important to check one often-forgotten detail – the service should not ask for your Instagram login and password.
| Selection criterion | What to check | Why it’s important |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization | No request for Instagram login/password | Reduces risk of ban and account theft |
| Data source | Works only with public posts and profiles | Legally and technically correct |
| Limits | Speed, delays, number of requests per hour | To avoid hitting blocks |
| Export | CSV/Excel with columns: username, id, profile link, post link | Convenient for work and filtering |
| Support | Offer a trial, have instructions, refunds | Saves time on setup |
Step by step: collect a list of likes without account access
This method is suitable when the account is public and you need an export for several posts. In practice, people most often do this – take 5-20 key posts and collect from them.
- Collect links to the needed posts from the profile – via the feed or profile grid.
- Open each link in a browser on a computer – it’s more convenient to scroll.
- Click the number of likes – the list will open.
- Scroll the list to the end – to load all likes.
- Copy the list using a browser extension for copying elements or save the page as HTML and extract usernames with a script – if you don’t want to code, use a parser that accepts a link and outputs CSV.
If you just need speed – don’t bother with copying, take a ready-made parser for links and test the export with one post before big tasks.
Mini-instruction for mobile: quick and without extra steps
- Need to find your own likes – Profile – menu – Your activity – Interactions – Likes.
- Need to see who liked your post – open the post – tap the number of likes.
- Need to check likes on someone else’s post – open the post – tap the number of likes. If the account is private and you aren’t following – the list won’t open.
Check yourself before starting
- The goal is clear – a list of likers for specific posts or an overview of a person’s activity.
- The account and posts you need are public – otherwise you can’t see them.
- The interface is checked – the Your activity section is available in the app.
- Security is in place – do not enter your Instagram login and password anywhere.
- You tested on one post – confirmed the method works.
Data format that’s convenient to receive
When the result matters, it’s better to have a clear file as output. Here is the minimal set of fields that’s convenient to work with in Excel or Google Sheets.
| Field | Description | Why it’s needed |
|---|---|---|
| username | Username without @ | Search and filtering |
| user_id | Internal profile ID | Identification for duplicate usernames |
| post_url | Link to the post | Verify the source of the like |
| liked_at | Time of like if available | Relevance of interaction |
| is_private | Indicator of private profile | Understand accessibility for further analysis |
Frequent questions about limitations
- Can I see all likes of a specific person as a list – not natively. Only indirectly by viewing likers under posts and parsing open data.
- If the post author hides the like count – the number isn’t visible, but the list can be opened as long as the post and profile are public.
- Stories – likes and reactions are only seen by the story author.
- Private accounts – without following, you won’t see the list of likes under their posts.
Summary
For quick tasks, use built-in paths – your likes in the Your activity section, likers of a specific post by tapping the count. This covers 80 percent of everyday scenarios.
When you need a list for work – collect via post links. Or connect a parser that doesn’t ask for login and password and outputs CSV. With temporary restrictions, there are methods to restore activity. Here’s briefly, Instagram shadowban how to get out safely and following platform rules. This way you avoid surprises and don’t break your account access.
What’s your scenario – quickly check the reaction to one post or gather a list of likers across several publications for analysis?
