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How to see who liked your Instagram comment: Try this method

News Center | 23 October 2026 Friday 10:52 | Last Updated:
How to see who liked your Instagram comment: Try this method
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Have you ever wondered who liked your Instagram comment, only to tap the like count and see the heart icon change instead? There is another method you can try to view the list of people who liked your comment. Here's how to see Instagram comment likes.

You've left a comment on Instagram, and the likes are pouring in. But who liked your comment? Seeing the list of people who liked an Instagram post is not the same as seeing who liked your comment. Tapping the heart icon next to a comment adds or removes your own like. However, you can try a different gesture to see the list of people who liked it.

Follow these steps to see who liked your Instagram comment:

  • Open the Instagram app and go to the relevant post or Reels video.
  • Find the comment whose likes you want to check.
  • Press and hold the heart icon next to the comment, or the like count beside it, for about one second.
  • A list of users will appear, allowing you to see who liked the comment.
  • The key is to press and hold. If you simply tap the heart icon and lift your finger, you'll only add or remove your own like.

This method allows you to view the people who liked your comment.

Why doesn't tapping the heart icon open the list?

Tapping the heart icon normally changes the comment's like status. As a result, instead of opening the list users are looking for, it may like the comment or remove an existing like.

What to do if Instagram comment likes aren't visible

If the press-and-hold method doesn't work, try the following steps:

  • Update the app: Make sure you're using the latest version of Instagram.
  • Try the gesture again: Press and hold for about one second instead of tapping briefly.
  • Check another comment: Try the same method on a different comment with a visible like count.
  • Reopen the app: Close Instagram and reopen it if you're experiencing a temporary glitch.