Instagram Comment Management GuideHow to Delete Comments on Instagram (2026 Guide)
You can delete comments on Instagram in a few taps. On your own posts you can remove any comment, including ones from other people, and on other people’s posts you can remove your own. This guide shows how to delete a single comment, how to delete many at once, what you cannot delete, and how to stop unwanted comments before they appear.
Key Takeaways
- Swipe left on a comment (iPhone) or press and hold it (Android), then tap the trash can.
- You can delete any comment on your own posts and your own comments on other people’s posts.
- You can delete up to 25 comments at once on a single post.
- You cannot delete other people’s comments on someone else’s post, but you can report them.
1. Delete a Comment on Your Own Post
You control the comments on your posts, so you can remove any of them, including comments from other people.
- Open your post and tap the comment icon to see the comments.
- On iPhone, swipe left on the comment. On Android, press and hold the comment.
- Tap the trash can icon.
The comment disappears from the post. Instagram does not give you an undo button, so check before you tap. The person is not told that you removed their comment.
If you regret something you wrote on another account’s post, you can remove it yourself. Open the post, find your comment, then swipe left (iPhone) or press and hold it (Android) and tap the trash can. Menu steps can vary slightly by app version.
3. Delete Multiple Comments at Once
If a post has a lot of spam or unwanted replies, you can select several comments and delete them together. You can select up to 25 at a time on one post.
- Open the post and tap the comment icon.
- On iPhone, tap the three dots at the top right and choose Manage comments. On Android, press and hold a comment to start selecting.
- Tap the circles next to each comment you want to remove.
- Tap Delete, then confirm.
Tip: While you have comments selected, you can also use the options to restrict or block the accounts that wrote them.
4. Delete Your Comments From Your Activity
To remove comments you have written across several posts, use your activity history:
- Go to your profile, open the menu and tap Your activity.
- Tap Interactions, then Comments.
- Press and hold a comment to select it, choose any others, then tap Delete.
Some menu names may differ depending on your app version. If you cannot find it, search for “Your activity” in Settings.
What You Cannot Delete
You cannot delete other people’s comments on a post that is not yours. If a comment breaks Instagram’s rules, such as harassment or spam, you can report it: press and hold (or swipe left on) the comment and tap the report option. You can also learn how to deal with spam comments.
If you only need to fix a typo in your own comment, note that Instagram does not let you edit comments after posting. Our guide on how to edit a comment on Instagram explains the options.
Stop Unwanted Comments Before They Appear
Deleting comments one by one takes time. These Instagram features help you prevent or hide them:
- Hidden Words: go to Settings and activity → Hidden Words to filter comments with offensive words, and add your own custom words to hide.
- Restrict: restricting an account hides their new comments from everyone else unless you approve them.
- Block: blocking an account stops them from interacting with your profile.
- Turn off commenting: on a single post, you can turn off comments from the post’s menu before or after sharing it.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Deleting when you only wanted to hide. Deleting removes the comment for good, so use Restrict if you want to keep it out of sight but review it later.
- Using third-party apps that promise to delete everything. Some ask for your login. Stick to Instagram’s own tools.
- Ignoring repeat offenders. If the same account keeps posting spam or harassment, restrict or block them instead of deleting comment after comment.
Want to Reply to Comments Automatically?
Deleting comments clears the unwanted ones. For the good ones, the DMpro platform can answer comments and DMs for you in plain-English rules. It replies and starts DMs, but it does not delete comments.
See How DMpro WorksFAQ
Can you delete comments on Instagram?
Yes. You can delete any comment on your own posts and your own comments on other people’s posts. Swipe left (iPhone) or press and hold (Android) on a comment and tap the trash can.
Can I delete someone else’s comment on my Instagram post?
Yes. On your own posts you can delete any comment, including comments written by other people.
Can I delete someone else’s comment on another person’s post?
No. You can only delete your own comments there. If a comment breaks the rules, you can report it.
How do I delete multiple Instagram comments at once?
Open the post’s comments, use Manage comments on iPhone or press and hold on Android, select the comments (up to 25 at a time) and tap Delete.
Does Instagram tell someone when I delete their comment?
No. Deleted comments are removed without a notification to the person who wrote them.
Can I undo a deleted Instagram comment?
There is no undo button for a deleted comment. If it was your own comment, you can write it again, but you cannot bring back the original.
Conclusion
To delete a comment on Instagram, swipe left or press and hold it and tap the trash can. You can remove any comment on your own posts, your own comments elsewhere and up to 25 comments at once on a post. You cannot delete other people’s comments on someone else’s post, but you can report them. To save time, use Hidden Words, Restrict and Block to stop unwanted comments before they show up.
How to Delete Comments on Instagram (2026 Guide)
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How to Delete Comments on Instagram (2026 Guide)
You can delete comments on Instagram in a few taps. On your own posts you can remove any comment, including ones from other people, and on other people’s posts you can remove your own. This guide shows how to delete a single comment, how to delete many at once, what you cannot delete, and how to stop unwanted comments before they appear.
Key Takeaways
Table of Contents
1. Delete a Comment on Your Own Post
You control the comments on your posts, so you can remove any of them, including comments from other people.
The comment disappears from the post. Instagram does not give you an undo button, so check before you tap. The person is not told that you removed their comment.
2. Delete Your Own Comment on Someone Else’s Post
If you regret something you wrote on another account’s post, you can remove it yourself. Open the post, find your comment, then swipe left (iPhone) or press and hold it (Android) and tap the trash can. Menu steps can vary slightly by app version.
3. Delete Multiple Comments at Once
If a post has a lot of spam or unwanted replies, you can select several comments and delete them together. You can select up to 25 at a time on one post.
Tip: While you have comments selected, you can also use the options to restrict or block the accounts that wrote them.
4. Delete Your Comments From Your Activity
To remove comments you have written across several posts, use your activity history:
Some menu names may differ depending on your app version. If you cannot find it, search for “Your activity” in Settings.
What You Cannot Delete
You cannot delete other people’s comments on a post that is not yours. If a comment breaks Instagram’s rules, such as harassment or spam, you can report it: press and hold (or swipe left on) the comment and tap the report option. You can also learn how to deal with spam comments.
If you only need to fix a typo in your own comment, note that Instagram does not let you edit comments after posting. Our guide on how to edit a comment on Instagram explains the options.
Stop Unwanted Comments Before They Appear
Deleting comments one by one takes time. These Instagram features help you prevent or hide them:
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Want to Reply to Comments Automatically?
Deleting comments clears the unwanted ones. For the good ones, the DMpro platform can answer comments and DMs for you in plain-English rules. It replies and starts DMs, but it does not delete comments.
See How DMpro WorksFAQ
Can you delete comments on Instagram?
Yes. You can delete any comment on your own posts and your own comments on other people’s posts. Swipe left (iPhone) or press and hold (Android) on a comment and tap the trash can.
Can I delete someone else’s comment on my Instagram post?
Yes. On your own posts you can delete any comment, including comments written by other people.
Can I delete someone else’s comment on another person’s post?
No. You can only delete your own comments there. If a comment breaks the rules, you can report it.
How do I delete multiple Instagram comments at once?
Open the post’s comments, use Manage comments on iPhone or press and hold on Android, select the comments (up to 25 at a time) and tap Delete.
Does Instagram tell someone when I delete their comment?
No. Deleted comments are removed without a notification to the person who wrote them.
Can I undo a deleted Instagram comment?
There is no undo button for a deleted comment. If it was your own comment, you can write it again, but you cannot bring back the original.
Conclusion
To delete a comment on Instagram, swipe left or press and hold it and tap the trash can. You can remove any comment on your own posts, your own comments elsewhere and up to 25 comments at once on a post. You cannot delete other people’s comments on someone else’s post, but you can report them. To save time, use Hidden Words, Restrict and Block to stop unwanted comments before they show up.