How To View Your Instagram Reel History: 4 Ways
Quick Answer
- Instagram does not keep a history of the Reels you watch.
- The app does collect all the Reels you’ve liked, which you can access through the Likes menu.
- If you saved a Reel, you can find it in the Saved menu. Alternatively, you can search for the specific song or audio used in the Reel.
Swiping endlessly through Instagram Reels is probably everyone’s favorite pastime. And while most Reels aren’t particularly relevant, there are times when you come across an amazing one that you want to share with your friends—only for it to disappear. Unfortunately, Instagram does track the reels that you have viewed, but there are ways to find it. This guide will help you with four easy ways to view your Instagram Reel history.
Ways to View Your Instagram Reel History
1. Access Your Liked Reels
While Instagram doesn’t track the reels your viewed, it does track the reels you’ve liked. To check them:
- Open the Instagram app and tap on your Profile photo in the bottom-right corner.
- Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right.
- Select “Your Activity” from the top menu.
- Choose “Likes” to view posts and reels that you have liked.
- Select the “All content types” dropdown, and see only your liked reels with “Reels”.
- Scroll through the list to locate the desired reels.
2. View Through Saved Reels
Saved reels are stored in a secure section where you can access them anytime. Here’s how to view them:
- To save a reel, tap on the three-dot icon on the side of the reel you’re watching.
- Select the “Save” option from the menu to save the reel.
- Go to your profile by tapping on the icon in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
- Select “Saved” from the menu.
- Open the folder where you stored the reels (e.g., “All Posts” or a dedicated folder).
- Scroll through your saved ones to find the reels you saved and those you would love to re-watch.
3. Use Music and Audio to Find Reels
Instagram lets you search for reels with specific audio or music. Here’s how:
- Tap the search icon at the bottom of Instagram to open the Explore page.
- In the search bar at the top, type the name or lyrics of the song you remember.
- Switch to the Audio tab from the search results and select the correct track.
- You’ll see a list of reels that use this audio, browse through to find the one you’re looking for.
- Now, save the audio for later by tapping the Save Audio option.
4. Use Hashtags and Creator Accounts to Search
If none of the above methods worked, then try recalling the account name of the creator or any hashtags they used in the reel. Now, head to the Explore page by tapping the search icon at the bottom. Type the account name or hashtag into the search bar. If it’s an account, switch to the Account section, select the profile, and browse through their reels to locate the one you’re looking for.
Conclusion
It is sometimes hard to locate your Instagram reel past, especially if you did not save or like the reel. You should usually be able to locate the content in saved folders, liked reels, or even sound searches. Save or like reels in the future to make it even easier to locate them next time.
