How to See Recently Visited Profiles on Instagram

  • By Muhid Suleman

    Muhid Suleman

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    Muhid Suleman, An expert writer from Pureprivacy's content team, Dedicate to make data privacy simple and accessible for you. Muhid, Our Content Wizard, weaves tales about online privacy using simple and user friendly procedures. He firmly believes that online privacy is your right and a big deal in the digital jungle.

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  • 11 September 2024
  • 7 mins read

Did you forget the names of Instagram profiles you were browsing last night? You are not alone. 

Unlike your browsing history, Instagram does not keep track of every profile you visit. And, there is no magic button to return to your entire Instagram journey.

But, there are a few smart ways to find previously visited profiles. Let's dive in and learn how to check your Instagram history.

3 Methods to See Profiles You Visited on Instagram Recently

Instagram does not provide a straightforward way to view a list of profiles you have visited. However, there are other techniques you can take to get insights into your most recent profile visits. Let's look at a few options that can help you better understand your Instagram profile interactions.

You can see the profiles you have visited recently by reviewing your recent searches. Whether you're using a computer or a mobile device, here's how to easily view the Instagram profiles you've visited:

On the Desktop

Step 1: Open Instagram on your computer and input your login information.

Step 2: Locate and click the search bar on the left-side menu bar.

Navigate to insta desktop profile option

Step 3: Simply click inside the search box and wait for the dropdown selection to display.

Search for someone on instagram

Step 4: A list of your recent searches will appear on the main search bar.

Step 5: If you see any usernames in the list, these are the profiles you've explored.

On Mobile Phones (iPhone or Android)

Step 1: Launch the Instagram mobile app.

Step 2: Look for the magnifying glass symbol, found next to the home button in the bottom menu.

Navigate to insta app search options

Step 3: Tap the magnifying glass icon to enter the search bar.

Step 4: Press inside the search bar and a list of your recent searches will appear before you enter anything.

Search bar of instgram

Step 5: Even the profiles you have searched for on the web version of Instagram will appear here, as long as you use the app's search box.

Step 6: To get to the page, click on any of the shown profile handles.

By Finding Liked Posts

If you are still wondering how to see the accounts I visited on Instagram, here's another way to find out. It's as simple as following a series of posts you have liked. 

When you give a post a "like," Instagram records your activity. This indicates that by examining your recent "liked" posts, you may simply spot the profiles you have visited:

Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and log in to your account.

Step 2: Locate and click on the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Navigate to instagram hamburger icon

Step 3: Tap "Your Activity" from the menu shown.

Instagram account settings SS

Step 4: In the Interactions section, select Likes.

Instagram check your activity

Now, you will get a list of all the posts you have liked. Feel free to look through these liked posts to find profiles you have engaged with on Instagram.

By Getting to Your Saved Posts

Instagram's saved posts area serves as a digital library regarding profiles you have visited. When you save a post on Instagram, the profile that posted the material is preserved alongside it. 

This means that scrolling through your stored items can lead you to the profiles that have previously captured your attention.

Step 1: To get started, open the Instagram app.

Step 2: Tap on the profile symbol in the lower right corner of the screen.

Navigate to instagram profile section

Step 3: Next, locate the three-line icon in the top right corner.

Step 4: Choose Saved from the menu.

Step 5: All of the posts you have saved will appear on the screen.

Step 6: To browse your saved reels, tap the Reel icon. This will display a list of the profiles you've visited.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Do I need to switch my personal Instagram account to a business account to access the "Liked" and "Saved" posts sections?

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    There is no need to switch from your personal Instagram account to a business account to view your Liked and Saved posts. To access them, simply pick Interactions from both the Your Activity and Saved options.

  • Can I see other people's Instagram profile visits?

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    No, you cannot view other users' profile visits on Instagram. Instagram's privacy settings and standards ensure that user's search history, profile visits, and other activities are kept private and inaccessible to others.

  • Are the Instagram profiles I visited by clicking on random usernames included in the "Recent Searches" list?

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    Because you randomly clicked on an Instagram username and went to the profile from the timeline, it will not appear in the Recent Searches list. If you search for that Instagram profile using the app's search box, the username will appear in the Recent Searches section.

Keep Your Internet Usage Experience Safe!

While there is no direct way to see recently visited Instagram profiles, you can gain insights by exploring these above-mentioned methods. Also, keep your online privacy and ethical standards in mind always. 

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