Shadowban on Instagram: What you can do about it

Shadowban on Instagram: If your Insta account is affected, then there are few likes. Read what a shadowban is and what you can do about it

What is an Instagram Shadowban anyway?

A “shadowban” on Instagram is when your posts can no longer be found by other users when they should be publicly visible. Instagram takes this step to combat spam or inappropriate behaviour on the platform.

• If you have a shadowban, it means your reach will be severely limited and your posts will be seen by fewer users.

• There are several reasons Instagram might impose a shadowban, including spam behaviour, use of inappropriate hashtags, or violation of Instagram’s terms of service.

• A “shadowban” may also exist on TikTok, or on YouTube or other social media platforms.

This is what you can do about a shadowban on Instagram

If you think you are affected by a shadowban, you can try taking the following steps:

• Check your hashtags: Don’t use banned or abusive hashtags as this can cause Instagram to hide your posts. Instead, use relevant and authentic hashtags.

• Avoid spam behaviour: Do not try to send too many comments or likes in a short period of time, as Instagram considers this to be spam behaviour.

• Check your account settings: Make sure your account is public and that you are not violating Instagram’s terms of service.

• Review your content: Make sure your posts don’t contain inappropriate content or content that violates Instagram’s Terms of Service.

• Contact Instagram Support: If you’ve followed all of these steps and still suspect you have a shadowban, contact Instagram Support for help and assistance.

• Be aware that a shadowban on Instagram may not be lifted immediately and it may take some time for your reach to be restored. It is therefore best to follow Instagram’s guidelines and create authentic and relevant content to avoid the shadowban.

How to find out if you’re affected by a shadowban on Instagram?

There are several ways to find out if you are affected by a shadowban on Instagram:

• Check your Instagram stats: You can check your Instagram Insights to see if there has been a sudden drop in interactions or reach. If so, this may indicate that you have been affected by a shadowban.

• Use a shadowban testing tool: There are also online tools specifically designed to check shadowbans on Instagram. These tools analyse your Instagram accounts and give you an assessment of whether or not you are affected by a shadowban.

• Quest the Instagram support directly: Probably the most promising solution here is again to contact the Instagram support directly. There they can check whether your Instagram account is affected by a shadowban and possibly lift it again directly.

• Please note that not all decreases in reach or interactions are due to a shadowban. There may be other factors causing these changes. Therefore, it is best to do a thorough check before assuming that you are affected by a shadowban.