Instagram highlights are old stories that can be shown on your profile.

It is different from a story because the story can remain active for 24 hours but a highlight will remain forever.

If you are using a public account, your highlights will be visible to everyone.

However, after 24 hours, you cannot know who viewed your highlights.

In some cases, some of the highlights might be missing from your profile or fail to load.

In this article, I will tell you why your Instagram highlights are not loading, not showing, disappearing, or missing.

Why did my Instagram highlights disappear?

Your Instagram highlights disappeared due to a bug/glitch on the IG app.

You can also face it due to an incorrect date and time.

The bug contains multiple variations.

Firstly, not all of your highlights will be disappeared or missing so half of them are accessible.

In some cases, your highlights might not load.

In the end, your highlights might be a photo with music.

To find out if other users are getting the same issue, search for “Instagram highlights” on Twitter search bar.

After searching for the term, you will see the results to find out if someone else is facing it.

How to fix Instagram highlights not loading

To fix Instagram highlights not loading, use a web browser to view your highlights or visit the app again.

Apart from that, try enabling “Save story to archive” or download an older version of the IG app.

Other troubleshooting tips are logging out of the app and sign in again, updating the application, setting your date and time to automatic and reinstalling the app after uninstallation.

If you have tried everything and it is not working, you have to wait for at least 24 hours for the problem to be resolved if it is happening from the servers.

Method 1: Use a web browser to view your highlights and go back to the app

1. Force exit the Instagram app.
2. Use your computer to go to this link: https://www.instagram.com/.
3. Go to your profile after logging in.
4. View your Instagram highlights.
5. Open the Instagram app again.

Method 2: Enable “Save story to archive”

1. Go to the Instagram app and visit your profile.
2. Tap on the menu icon and select “Settings”.
3. Select “Privacy” next to “Story”.
4. Enable “Save story to archive”.

Method 3: Download an older version of Instagram (For Android users)

1. Remove the Instagram app from your android mobile.
2. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android.
3. Choose the “Older versions”.
4. Download the APK of an older IG and install it.
5. Open Instagram and the problem will be fixed!

Note: This fix is only for Android users.

Method 4: Important troubleshooting methods

• Set your date and time to automatic: For iOS users, go to Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically.
• Log out and log in: Go to the Instagram app and follow these steps > Profile > Menu > Settings > Log out > Log back in.
• Update the app: Go to App Store or Google Play Store, search for “Instagram”, and tap on “Update” if there is any.
• Remove and reinstall: Tap and hold the Instagram app, delete it, and go to the App Store or Google Play Store and reinstall it.
• Wait for 1 day: If Instagram is down, the ideal way is to wait for 24 hours or more so the issues related to the server to be fixed.

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You are allowed to like posts, photos and videos on Instagram.

There are two methods to like posts—tapping on the like button or double-tapping on the post.

The heart becomes red when you tap on the like button.

To like it, you can also use the double-tap and it will play the heart animation.

However, the double-tap feature does not work all the time.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix the Instagram double tap not working on Android or iOS devices.

Why can’t I double tap to like on Instagram?

You can’t double tap to like on Instagram due to a bug/glitch on the app.

To improve the user experience, you will get new updates from Instagram on a regular basis.

The updates are meant to add new features and improvements to the app.

However, some updates have bugs/glitches.

A bug/glitch can occur and prevent you from double tapping on the posts.

You can get this error whether you are an Android or iOS user.

How to fix Instagram double tap not working

To fix Instagram double tap not working, the instant fix is to download an older version of the app (Android).

You can also wait for the new Instagram update or remove the app’s cache.

If the new version is not released yet, you can wait.

Instagram will send a new update to fix bugs including the inability to use the double tap feature.

Solution 1: Download an older version of Instagram (for Android devices)

1. Remove the latest version of Instagram app from your Android device.
2. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android.
3. Select “Older versions”.
4. Install an older version of Instagram available in APK.
5. Open Instagram and it will resolve the issue!

Note: This is only suitable for Android devices.

Solution 2: Clear Instagram’s cache

• On Android devices: Force exit Instagram > open the Settings app > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache > Clear Data > re-open Instagram.
• On iOS devices: You cannot remove the Instagram’s cache on iOS devices, so the only way is to uninstall and reinstall the app instead.

Solution 3: Update Instagram to the latest version

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Search for “Instagram” app.
3. Tap on the “Update” button if it is available to update Instagram.

Note: If the update is not available on the app store, the only way is to wait so the team sends it to fix the bug (you may have to wait for a few days).

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Are you not able to see a piece of content in your Instagram DM?

You can share posts on Instagram via direct messages.

The posts can be your and other users as well.

To share it, you need to tap on the airplane icon under a post, choose the user that you want to share it with, and select “Send” to send it.

It will allow the user to view the post as well as the original poster.

However, some users are not able to see the contact that is shared.

In this article, I will tell you why Instagram says “Content unavailable cannot find this user” in your DM and how to fix it.

Why does Instagram say that the content is unavailable?

Instagram says that the content is unavailable because you are blocked by the original poster.

Otherwise, the post was taken down by Instagram or the post was removed by the original poster.

If you are blocked from the user, the system will stop you from seeing the content posted by the user.

Alternatively, the posts that are removed either by the poster or Instagram itself will not be available.

What does “Content unavailable cannot find this user” mean on Instagram?

“Content unavailable cannot find this user” means that you are blocked by the original poster on Instagram.

Consequently, you will be restricted from seeing their profile and the content that they post.

Otherwise, the account of the original poster is deleted or deactivated on Instagram.

The error can also occur when the original poster is suspended or the post was removed by Instagram.

Reason 1. The original poster blocked you

If the content is unavailable, the reason can be that the original poster might have blocked you on IG.

If you are blocked by the user, you will not be able to find that user.

Additionally, you will not be able to see the profile of original poster and content.

Therefore, if a user DMs you one of the posts of the original poster, you will not be able to view it.

Reason 2. Deactivated or deleted

The profile of the original poster might be removed or deactivated.

In this case, all of their posts will be removed from Instagram permanently.

Consequently, the posts will not be available anywhere on the application to see.

For instance, posts that are shared via direct messages will not be accessible.

Reason 3. Suspended account

If the account of the original poster is suspended, the posts will no longer be available in your DMs.

When an account is suspended from the platform, the posts will be temporarily removed—but you cannot see them.

Instagram can suspend your account if you break one or more of its terms and community guidelines.

If the user gets unsuspended by appealing, the posts will be restored automatically.

Reason 4. The post was taken down

Instagram contains a lot of community guidelines that you need to abide by.

The prominent ones are no illegal content, hate speech, violence, and so on.

If your post violated a community guideline, Instagram will take it down.

As a result, if a post is unavailable on Instagram, the reason might be the action from IG.

How to fix content unavailable on Instagram

To fix content unavailable on Instagram, you can ask original poster to take a screenshot of the post and send it to you.

This method will only work if the sharer who sent it can see it.

If both you and the sharer cannot view it, it indicates that the original poster might be suspended from Instagram.

In this case, the post will not be visible to you unless the sharer took a screenshot of it before its unavailability.

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Are you facing a “Disabled accounts can’t be contacted” error on Instagram?

You will get the error when you try sending someone a direct message.

You won’t be able to type in order to send a DM because the text field is blocked or disabled.

You can temporarily disable your Instagram account.

However, you might face some errors after reactivating it.

One of the problems is that your friends might not be able to send you a direct message.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix “Disabled accounts can’t be contacted” on Instagram direct messages (DM).

Why does Instagram say that disabled accounts can’t be contacted?

Instagram says that disabled accounts can’t be contacted when the account is temporarily deactivated.

As Instagram allows you to disable or deactivate your account temporarily.

This process can be done from all platforms including ap, web browser and computer.

When you disable it, Instagram system will hide your profile, posts, likes, and comments.

You can restore them by reactivating your account and it can be done by signing in.

However, reactivation can result in different problems including the inability to receive direct messages.

How to fix “Disabled accounts can’t be contacted” on Instagram

To fix “Disabled accounts can’t be contacted” on Instagram, the first step you need to perform is to reactivate your account first (by logging back in).

After activation, you can try restricting or unrestricting the account.

In addition, you can also follow and unfollow or unblock and block the account.

If everything fails, the best bet is to wait for 2 days or more to use the DM feature again.

The reason behind it is that you might be restricted from receiving DMs for a while after reactivation.

Solution 1: Restrict and unrestrict

1. Go to the conversation between you and the user.
2. On the top bar, tap on the person’s username.
3. Select “Options” and select “Restrict”.
4. From the list of your DM, you need to find the username of that person and select them.
5. Select “Unrestrict” and resend the message

Solution 2: Unfollow and follow

1. Go to the person’s profile.
2. Tap on the “Following” button.
3. Select “Unfollow” next to “Follow”.
4. Now, send them a message again.

Solution 3: Block and unblock

1. Go to the conversation between you and the person.
2. From the top bar, tap on the username of that person.
3. Select “Options” and select “Block”.
4. From the same screen, select “Unblock”.
5. Try to send them a DM.

Solution 4: Wait for 24 to 48 hours

• If an account is temporarily disabled, the account should be reactivated to receive messages from you.
• To reactivate an Instagram account, it is necessary to log in to that account and follow the instructions there.
• The system might stop you from sending messages to an account that is recently unblocked.
• If an account was recently reactivated, you should wait for 2 days to send the message again.

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Are you facing a “Failed to send network request” error on Instagram?

The next part of the error is, “Please try again when connection improves”.

You will get the error when you’re trying to view your message requests on Instagram.

You can also encounter it when you are scrolling your feed on IG app.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix “Failed to send network request. Please try again when connection improves” on Instagram.

Why does Instagram fail to send a network request?

Instagram fails to send a network request because its servers are not fully functional.

Otherwise, your internet connection is not active or your internet has too slow speed.

You will get the error when you try to see your message requests on Instagram.

You have to ensure if Instagram is down before you try to fix it.

It can be done by using this link downdetector.com/status/instagram and check if there’s a spike in the graph.

You will be able to see a spike when they are down.

Downtime will not last more than a few hours, so you have to wait it out.

Another way to find out if Instagram is down is to search for “Instagram down” from Twitter search.

You will see an increase in tweets that shows that Instagram servers are down.

How to fix “Failed to send network request” on Instagram

To fix “Failed to send network request” on Instagram, download and use an older version of Instagram.

In addition, you can also use the desktop version of IG or update the app.

If you’ve sent too many message requests, or Instagram server is down, the best bet is to wait for 2 days for the error to be fixed.

Other ways to fix it are removing the app and reinstalling it, force quit the app and relaunch it, or remove the cache.

Solution 1: Download an older version of Instagram

1. Remove the Instagram app.
2. Copy and paste the link into your browser: https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/.
3. Select “Older versions”.
4. Select an older version of the app.
5. Download the APK file by selecting “Download”.

Note: This method can be used only on Android devices—if you’re an iPhone user, you need to try the other solutions below.

Solution 2: Update the Instagram app

• Visit the App Store or Google Play Store which your device is supporting and search for “Instagram”.
• To update it, select “Update”.
• If you don’t see an “Update” option, revisit the store later.

Solution 3: Use the desktop version of Instagram

1. Go to web version from instagram.com via a desktop or mobile browser.
2. Log in to your Instagram account.
3. Visit your profile and inspect if your message requests are visible.

Solution 4: Other troubleshooting methods

• Wait for 24 to 48 hours: If you’ve sent too many message requests in a short time, you need to wait for up to 2 days to see your message requests.
• Change your network: If you have a Wi-Fi connection, try using mobile data (and vice-versa).
• Force quit and reopen the app: Swipe up from the middle of your screen, swipe up on Instagram to force quit it, and open the app again.
• Remove the app’s cache: For Android users: Settings > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache.
• Remove the app and reinstall it: Remove Instagram from your home screen and install it again from your operating system’s store such as App Store or Google Play Store.

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Instagram Reels is the same as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Usually, a reel is 15 seconds long.

The reels feature was not fully rolled out in the beginning.

The feature was only present in some countries including the United States and Canada.

After testing the feature for a long time—Instagram released the feature globally.

Even though it is released on a global level, everyone does not have the feature.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix the Instagram Reels option not showing, missing, or not working.

Why is the Instagram Reels option not showing?

The Instagram Reels option is not showing the option is not rolled out in your country yet.

Otherwise, in phone settings, you didn’t grant Instagram permission to access your photos, microphone, or camera.

Some users also complained that the Reels feature is missing from the app even though it was there in the past.

Other users reported that the option is available in one account and the secondary account does not have it.

How to fix Instagram Reels not showing

To fix Instagram Reels not showing, the first step you need to take is to give Instagram all permissions.

The permission you need to give will help it to access your photos, microphone, and camera.

You can also use the older version of IG by downloading it or update it to the newest version.

Other troubleshooting methods which can be used are installing a VPN or reinstalling the application.

Solution 1: Give Instagram all permissions

For iPhone users:

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and select “Instagram”.
3. Now, allow Instagram to access “All Photos”.
4. Enable “Microphone”.
5. Enable “Camera”.

For Android users:

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Choose “App management”.
3. Select “Instagram” next to “Permissions”.
4. Allow “Camera”, “Microphone”, and “Storage”.

Solution 2: Download an older version of Instagram

1. Uninstall Instagram from your Android phone.
2. Visit this link by copying and pasting it: https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/.
3. Select “Older versions”.
4. Select an older version of the app.
5. To download the APK, you need to select “Download”.

Note: This method can be used only on Android devices—if you’re an iPhone user, you need to try the other solutions below.

Solution 3: Update the Instagram app

• Visit the App Store or Google Play Store which your device is supporting and search for “Instagram”.
• To update it, select “Update”.
• If you don’t see an “Update” option, revisit the store later.

Solution 4: Other troubleshooting methods

• Connect to a VPN: Download a free VPN app and connect it to the best country like United States/Canada/United Kingdom VPN.
• Force quit and reopen the app: Swipe up from the middle of your screen > swipe up on Instagram > and relaunch Instagram.
• Clear the app’s cache: For Android devices: Settings > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache. For iPhone users: Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Instagram > Offload app > Install the App again.
• Remove the app and reinstall: Remove Instagram from your home screen and install it again from the App Store or Google Play Store.

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Is your Instagram profile not showing your posts, followers, or following and do you want to fix it?

When you go to someone’s profile, Instagram app/site will show you their profile picture, name, and bio.

You will be able to see how many posts and followers they have, and the number of people they are following.

This information will be shown publicly—even if the user is using a private account.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix posts, followers, and following not showing, missing, or not working on Instagram.

Why is Instagram not showing posts, followers, and following?

Instagram is not showing posts, followers, and following due to a bug or glitch on the app.

You can also experience it when you’ve followed or unfollowed too many people in one go.

In this case, the information on your profile will be invisible for a while.

Because the followers and following list are hidden, it will restrict you from following or unfollowing users.

This measure is taken by the Instagram team to avoid spam, bots, or automation on the app.

In addition, your posts, followers and following can be hidden due to third-party apps so you have to remove them.

The reason behind it is that some third-party apps offer the tool to follow or unfollow people in one click.

In some cases, Instagram servers can go down and result in this issue, so you have to make sure that the app is not having outage from downdetector.com/status/instagram/.

How to fix Instagram posts, followers, following not showing

To fix Instagram posts, followers, or following not showing, you can download and use an older version of Instagram.

You can also start using Instagram on desktop or try to update the application.

If you are following or unfollowing too many people within seconds, or Instagram is facing outage, you have to wait for 2 days so the error will be gone.

Other troubleshooting methods can be used including reinstalling the app, force exiting the app and reopen it, or removing the app’s cache.

Solution 1: Download an older version of Instagram

1. Remove the Instagram app.
2. Visit this link by copying and pasting it: https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/.
3. Select “Older versions”.
4. Select an older version of the app.
5. To download the APK, you need to select “Download”.

Note: This method can be used only on Android devices—if you’re an iPhone user, you need to try the other solutions below.

Solution 2: Update the Instagram app

• Visit the App Store or Google Play Store which your device is supporting and search for “Instagram”.
• To update it, select “Update”.
• If there is no update available, revisit later to find out.

Solution 3: Use the desktop version of Instagram

1. Visit instagram.com on a mobile browser or desktop web browser.
2. Log in to your Instagram account.
3. Visit your profile and inspect if your posts, followers, and following are shown.

Solution 4: Other troubleshooting methods

• Wait for 24 to 48 hours: If you’ve followed/unfollowed too many people in one go or Instagram is not up, you need to wait for up to 2 days to see your posts/followers/following.
• Force exit and reopen the app: Swipe up from the middle of your screen, swipe up on Instagram to force quit it, and open it again.
• Clear the app’s cache: For Android users, follow these steps: Settings > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache.
• Remove the app and reinstall: Remove Instagram from your home screen and install it again from the App Store or Google Play Store.

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To download a voice message on Instagram, you have to open Instagram on your PC or computer and go to the voice message.

After reaching there follow these steps, inspect the page, choose “Network”, refresh the page, and download the voice message.

You can communicate with people on the application via the direct message feature.

Instagram allows you to DM to anyone who accepts it.

On the app, it allows you to send messages, photos, videos, and even voice messages.

To send a voice message, voice message icon is used and it can be done by tapping on it.

After recording a voice message, you can send it by tapping on the arrow icon.

If you want to record again, use the trash icon to delete it.

In this article, I will tell you how to save or download an Instagram voice message.

Steps 1 & 2. See the voice message on Instagram.com

1. Visit instagram.com from your computer.
2. Sign in to your Instagram account.
3. On the left sidebar, select “Messages”.
4. Go to the direct message that has the voice message.
5. Right-click the page and select “Inspect”.

Steps 3 & 4. Inspect the page and select “Network”

1. From the top bar of developer tools, select “Network”.
2. Refresh the page by clicking on the refresh icon (or press CTRL + R from your keyboard).

Steps 5 & 6. Open and download the voice message

1. Right-click the audio file that’s available.
2. After that, select “Open in new tab”.
3. Download the Instagram voice message!

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Instagram recently released a new feature that helps you to comment GIFs on a post.

These GIFs you use come directly from the GIPHY website.

GIPHY is a search engine that provides GIFs that is owned by Meta in May 2020, they acquired it.

Instagram will retrieve GIFS from GIPHY, all you need to do is search for them.

However, the feature is not rolled out to all the users and you might be thinking how to get it.

In this article, I will tell you why can’t you comment GIFs and how to fix the GIF comment option not showing, not working, or missing on Instagram.

Why can’t I comment GIFs on Instagram?

You can’t comment GIFs on Instagram because the feature is not available for everyone yet.

Instagram recently rolled out the feature to some users only.

A Reddit user shared a screenshot of a user who is using the GIF option.

Some users are using it because they got it and some of them do not have it yet.

Each time Instagram releases any new feature, they first test it.

The testing period can take weeks to months to complete.

For example, when Instagram first introduced Reels, the option was not rolled out in every country.

It took a few months of testing and after that, they launched it globally.

Same is the case with GIF comments feature on Instagram, they are testing it on the platform to check whether it increases the engagement or not.

If it increases it, the option will be launched on a global level.

How to fix GIF comment option not showing on Instagram

To fix the GIF comment option not showing on Instagram, the best bet is to update the app on the App Store or Google Play Store.

After updating the application, go to the comments section of an Instagram post and find out if you have the option.

Additionally, you have to inspect if there’s a “More” option under a GIF comment.

If the feature is present, you can choose the option, search for a GIF, and choose it to post it.

Otherwise, you have to wait until the feature is available globally.

The process can take weeks to months to fully roll out the option.

You will see many users on Twitter who are saying that the Instagram GIF feature is not working for them.

Here are some examples:

“How are people commenting GIFs on instagram”.

“Everybody using GIFs on Instagram but I can’t see them. It’s just blank!”

“You can add GIFs to comments on Instagram now, but I don’t have that option. Wow!”.

After going through different social media sites like Twitter, Reddit, I found that everyone does not have the post GIFs as comments feature.

Unfortunately, Instagram has not made it clear that when will they release the feature to everyone.

In fact, Instagram did not even release news related to the launch of the feature in a blog.

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Instagram recently released a new feature which helps you to comment GIFs on a post.

These GIFs which you use come directly from the GIPHY website.

You can find any GIF by searching for it and Instagram will get it from GIPHY.

However, everyone is not capable of posting a GIF as a comment.

The reason behind it is that the option is not rolled out to everyone yet.

If you don’t have the option—you have to wait until it is available to you.

In this article, I will tell you what a GIF comment is and how to comment GIFs on Instagram under a post.

What is a GIF comment on Instagram?

A GIF comment on Instagram is a Graphics Interchange Format image that can be posted on the comments section of a post.

The GIF is retrieved from GIPHY which is a search engine launched by Meta.

Adding GIFs in Instagram comments is a new option launched by IG.

The feature was made available after the announcement of Mark Zuckerberg about the paid verification cost of Instagram that is, $12 per month.

It is similar to Twitter’s $8 per month verification subscription.

Posting GIFs as a comment is not new if you are a social media user, you might have seen it on other apps too.

For instance, 9GAG also has a feature that enables the users to comment on posts with GIFs.

On Instagram, everyone does not have the ability to comment GIFs.

The reason behind it is that the feature is not rolled out to everyone yet.

Currently, the team is testing the option to find out if it boosts engagement on the platform.

So, if you are not able to find it, the only way is to wait until it is released globally.

How to comment GIFs on Instagram

To comment GIFs on Instagram, go to the comments section of a post and select the “GIF” option beside the comment field.

After selecting the option, search for a GIF and choose it to post it.

If the “GIF” option is not available to you, you need to select the “More” option available under an existing GIF comment.

If both options are not available, you have to wait until it is available for you.

#1 Method: Select the “GIF” option

1. Go to Instagram and visit the comments section of a post.
2. Select “GIF” beside the comment field.
3. Search for a GIF (for example, Tom) and select it to post it.

A limited number of Instagram users can also use GIF option for now.

If you have the option, it means that you are one of the lucky ones who can use it.

If you don’t have the option—update the Instagram app to find out if it is present.

Otherwise, the only option is to wait until it is released globally.

#2 Method: Select the “More” option

1. Go to Instagram and go to the comments section of a post.
2. Select the “More” option available under an existing GIF.
3. Then, tap on the “See all by creator” button.
4. Search for a GIF (for example, Tom) and select it to post it.

Just keep in mind that not all comments have the “More” option.

If the “More” option is not available under every comment, the feature is not being tested in your account.

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