There is no private browsing on Instagram, but you can clear your search history. Much like Google, Instagram keeps track of everything you’ve searched for in its app. If you head to Instagram’s Explore section, you can see the most recent people, tags, and places you’ve searched.
Can people view your Instagram search history?
Other people can’t see your search history. Only you can see it or someone who has your password. Make sure your password is good, that you don’t share it with others and regular change your password.
How do you hide your search history on Instagram?
The hide button
- Tap the search tab and then the search bar.
- Tap and hold the search you want to hide.
- Tap Hide.
How do I permanently delete my Instagram history?
Instagram app for Android and iPhone:
Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile. Tap in the top right, then tap Settings. Tap Security, then tap Clear Search History (iPhone) or Search History (Android). Tap Clear All, then tap Clear All to confirm.
How do you see who is searching you on Instagram?
In order to make use of this feature to reveal your Insta stalkers all you need to do is tap on the profile picture icons lined up in the bottom left corner of your recent Instagram Stories. This will bring up a list of all the users who’ve checked out your story, including users who don’t follow you.
Why has my Instagram top search listed an account a person that I haven’t searched before?
It’s all down to your recent activity
Although, Instagram’s algorithm does take into account who you’ve been liking and commenting on recently as well as your past post locations. People may also pop up if their content is very similar to what you’ve been loving lately.